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AQA A Level Law
AQA A-level Law (7162). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
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- 7162
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- AQA
- Qualification
- A Level
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- Topic 1
The nature of law and the English legal system
Covers Nature of law, Nature of law: law and society, Nature of law: law and morality, Nature of law: law and justice, The rule of law, Law making: parliamentary law making, Law making: delegated legislation, Law making: statutory interpretation, Law making: judicial precedent, Law making: law reform, Law making: the European Union, The legal system: the civil courts and other forms of dispute resolution, The legal system: the criminal courts and lay people, The legal system: legal personnel and the judiciary, The legal system: access to justice and funding
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- Topic 2
Criminal law
Covers The rules of criminal law, Theory in criminal law, General elements of liability, Fatal offences against the person, Non-fatal offences against the person, Property offences, Preliminary offence, Capacity defences, Necessity defences
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- Topic 3
Tort
Covers The rules of tort law, Theory of tort law, Liability in negligence for physical injury to people and damage to property, Liability in negligence for economic loss and psychiatric injury, Occupiers' liability, Nuisance and the escape of dangerous things, Vicarious liability, Defences, Remedies
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- Topic 4
Law of contract
Covers The rules of contract law, Theory of contract law, Essential requirements of contract, Contract terms: general, Contract terms: specific terms implied by statute law in relation to consumer contracts, Contract terms: exclusion clauses, Vitiating factors, Discharge of a contract, Remedies
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- Topic 5
Human Rights
Covers Rules in Human Rights law, Theory in Human Rights, Human Rights in international law, Human Rights in the United Kingdom prior to the Human Rights Act 1998, Human Rights in the United Kingdom after the enactment of the Human Rights Act 1998, The European Convention on Human Rights 1953, Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1953, Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1953, Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1953, Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1953, Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights 1953, Restrictions, Enforcement, Human Rights and English law, Reform
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Source: AQA — official A-level Law (7162) specification PDF — For teaching from September 2017 onwards, A-level exams 2019 onwards. Verified 2026-08-21. Every subtopic the document lists is shown. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- AQA A Level Law
- Spec code
- 7162
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Aizaz Raoof Ali
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 8 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- AQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 7162 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-21, official AQA specification
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The qualification
AQA A-level Law (7162)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
AQA A-level Law develops knowledge and understanding of legal rules and principles, and the ability to apply this to particular situations, together with skills in the analysis and evaluation of legal rules, principles and concepts.
The board's own description is on the official AQA syllabus page.
UK domestic GCE A-level, for teaching from September 2017, A-level exams 2019 onwards.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the AQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7162/1: Paper 1: The nature of law and the English legal system / Criminal law | 2h | 100 | 33% | Written exam |
| 7162/2: Paper 2: The nature of law and the English legal system / Tort | 2h | 100 | 33% | Written exam |
| 7162/3: Paper 3: The nature of law and the English legal system / Law of contract OR Human rights | 2h | 100 | 34% | Written exam |
Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official AQA specification-at-a-glance page: linear, not tiered, three written papers, each 2h/100marks, each mixing multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-writing questions. Paper 1: the nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks) plus Criminal law (75 marks), 33% of A-level. Paper 2: the nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks) plus Tort (75 marks), 33% of A-level. Paper 3: the nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks) plus EITHER Law of contract OR Human rights (75 marks, centre/candidate choice of option), 33% of A-level (recorded as 34% on the third paper so the total sums to exactly 100). Total 300 marks. First teaching September 2017, first A-level assessment June 2019.
Questions about this course
How is AQA Law (7162) assessed?
AQA Law (7162) is assessed through: 7162/1 (Paper 1: The nature of law and the English legal system / Criminal law) — 2h, 100 marks, 33% of the qualification; 7162/2 (Paper 2: The nature of law and the English legal system / Tort) — 2h, 100 marks, 33% of the qualification; 7162/3 (Paper 3: The nature of law and the English legal system / Law of contract OR Human rights) — 2h, 100 marks, 34% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does AQA A Level Law (7162) cover?
5 topics in the current syllabus: The nature of law and the English legal system; Criminal law; Tort; Law of contract; Human Rights. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for AQA A Level Law (7162)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches AQA A Level Law (7162) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free AQA A Level Law (7162) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 8 free resources for this course (study guides, exam preparation guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Law teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Law at other qualifications
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