Law
Exam Board & Specification: AQA A-Level Law (7162)
Subject Lead:
Mr K Towl
What will students study at Key Stage 5?
Year 12: Students study English legal system and sources, criminal law elements and law‑making, developing precise legal reasoning and case citation.
Year 13: Students progress to tort/contract (per option) and evaluative essays on justice, fault and law reform with scenario application.
What do assessments test?
- AO1: Legal knowledge and understanding
- AO2: Apply legal principles to scenarios
- AO3: Analyse/evaluate legal rules and arguments
What are the expectations of my child in this subject?
Attend all lessons, meet deadlines, keep high‑quality notes, and use independent study effectively (at least the Sixth Form expectation per subject). Build habits of spaced retrieval, interleaved practice and regular past‑paper work.
What should my child do if they feel they are struggling in this subject?
Speak to the subject teacher promptly, identify precise topic/skill gaps, attend clinics/interventions, and use targeted resources (examiner reports, model answers, required practical write‑ups or assignment checklists).
How can I best support my child in this subject?
Have short, frequent check‑ins on progress; help plan assessment timelines; encourage retrieval practice and timed responses; and ensure use of department‑recommended texts, platforms and mark schemes.