A-Level Law Course Structure and Teaching Approach

Exam Boards Covered

I teach A-Level Law tailored to the AQA, OCR, and Edexcel specifications, ensuring comprehensive preparation for the exact curriculum of your chosen exam board.

Course Structure

The A-Level Law course explores deeper aspects of the legal system, key concepts of substantive law, and critical thinking skills needed for success in exams and beyond. Below is a breakdown of the key areas:

1. Topics Covered (Aligned with Exam Boards)

AQA

• The Legal System and Law-Making (20 hours)
  • Nature of Law and Morality.
  • Parliamentary Law-Making and Delegated Legislation.
  • Role of Judges and Judicial Precedent.
  • Civil and Criminal Court Structures and ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution).
• Criminal Law (30 hours)
  • Fatal Offenses: Murder, Manslaughter.
  • Non-Fatal Offenses: Assault, Battery, ABH, GBH.
  • Defenses: Self-Defense, Consent, and Insanity.
• Tort Law (30 hours)
  • Negligence: Duty of Care, Breach, and Damage.
  • Occupiers’ Liability and Defenses.
  • Remedies and Damages.
• The Nature of Law and Human Rights (20 hours)
  • Relationship Between Law and Justice.
  • Human Rights Act 1998.
  • Role of Law in Society and Law Reform.

OCR and Edexcel

While the core content is similar, OCR and Edexcel may have variations in case studies or additional content (e.g., contract law for Edexcel). Lessons are tailored to ensure all board-specific topics are covered comprehensively.

Teaching Approach

• Conceptual Understanding: Focus on breaking down complex legal principles into digestible components with real-life case studies to illustrate theoretical concepts.
• Exam Practice and Strategies: Intensive focus on mastering IRAC (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) for essay writing. Regular timed practice on exam-style questions for each topic. Focus on board-specific question formats and assessment objectives.
• Engagement Through Activities: Mock Trials, Debates on ethical issues and moral dilemmas in law, and Case Analysis Workshops like Donoghue v Stevenson or R v Cunningham.
• Weekly Progress Reviews: Personalized feedback after every assessment, guidance on time management, and question prioritization for exams.
• Resources Provided: Comprehensive notes aligned with the specification, exam board-approved past papers, mark schemes, topic-by-topic revision cards, and video summaries.

Completion Time

The course is designed to be completed in 140-150 hours , depending on the chosen exam board and student pace.

• Weekly Schedule: 3-4 hours per week (approximately 10-12 months).
• Intensive Option: 6-7 hours per week (approximately 6-8 months).

Additional Support

• Trial Classes: A free 1-hour trial session to introduce students to the course structure.
• Flexible Payment Options: Pay-as-you-go (weekly or monthly payments) and full upfront payment discount of 5-10%.
• Holiday Revision Courses: Intensive revision sessions during half-terms or holidays to solidify understanding and boost confidence.
• University Application Support: Guidance for students aspiring to pursue Law at university.