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Pearson Edexcel A Level Law

Law for Pearson Edexcel A Level (syllabus YLA1) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
YLA1
Board
Pearson Edexcel
Qualification
A Level

At a glance

Qualification
Pearson Edexcel A Level Law
Spec code
YLA1
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 6 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-21, official Pearson Edexcel specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Pearson Edexcel specification on 2026-08-21.

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The qualification

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Law

The Edexcel International AS/Advanced Level Law syllabus develops students' knowledge and understanding of legal rules, institutions and principles across different branches of law, using English law terminology relevant to international customers. — Pearson Edexcel, official syllabus page

Not split into separate IAS/IAL stages — two compulsory papers (Paper 1 YLA1/01, Paper 2 YLA1/02) both taken in the same series, each 50% of the total qualification. Specification Issue 4, November 2021.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Pearson Edexcel syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for Pearson Edexcel Law YLA1
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
YLA1/01: Paper 1: Underlying Principles of Law and the English Legal System 3h 100 50% Written exam
YLA1/02: Paper 2: The Law in Action 3h 100 50% Written exam

Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-30. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Specification Issue 4, November 2021): not split into separate IAS/IAL stages -- two compulsory papers, both taken in the same series (June only), each 3h, 100 marks, 50%, externally assessed. Paper 1 covers the English legal system, the law of contract basics and criminal law; Paper 2 covers the law of tort and applied/synoptic content. First teaching September 2015, first examination June 2017.

Assessment FAQs

How is Pearson Edexcel Law (YLA1) assessed?

Pearson Edexcel Law (YLA1) is assessed through: YLA1/01 (Paper 1: Underlying Principles of Law and the English Legal System) — 3h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; YLA1/02 (Paper 2: The Law in Action) — 3h, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-30.

The subject

Law teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Law at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 2 topics below are the official subject content of Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Law, for the Issue 4, November 2021 examination series, reproduced from the Pearson Edexcel syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 2 of 2 topics.

  1. 1 Paper 1 – Underlying Principles of Law and the English Legal System

    3 Marlbridge resources

    The nature, purpose of and liability in law · The sources of English law, its enforcement and administration

  2. 2 Paper 2 – The Law in Action

    3 Marlbridge resources

    The market · The criminal offender · The individual

Source: Pearson Edexcel — official International Advanced Level Law specification PDF — Issue 4, November 2021 series. Verified 2026-08-21. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

Law at other qualifications

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