Code: 9084
LAW - A Level
A Level the next step in the GCE qualification, is offered in Pakistan by a variety of private institutions based on the examination standards of the UK. Spanning across Pre-Engineering, Business, Computing, Art or Pre-Medical
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Last updated 09/30/2023
Cambridge A Level Law Subject Introduction (9084)
A Level Law introduces students to the study of the law of England and Wales. They learn about some of the legal systems in the world and the place of English law before going on to study English law in more depth. The term ‘English law’ is used in this syllabus to refer to the law of England and Wales.
Course Contents
Law of contract
- Formation of a valid contract
- Contents of a contract
- Discharge of a contract
- Remedies for breach of a contract
Law of tort
- The tort of negligence
- Torts affecting land
- Torts affecting the person
- General defences and remedies
How you will be assessed
Paper 1
- English Legal System 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks
- Section A: five compulsory questions. There are four short answer questions and one extended answer question.
- Section B: two essays from a choice of three.
- There are two parts to each essay.
- Externally assessed 50% of the AS Level 25% of the A Level
Paper 2
- Criminal Law 1 hour 30 minutes 60 marks
- Section A: one compulsory scenario-based problem question using source material.
- There are three parts to the question.
- Section B: one question from a choice of two.
- There are two parts to the question: one short answer question and one essay.
- Externally assessed 50% of the AS Level 25% of the A Level
Paper 3
- Law of Contract 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks
- Section A: one scenario-based problem question from a choice of two
- Section B: two essays from a choice of three
- Externally assessed 25% of the A Level
Paper 4
- Law of Tort 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks
- Section A: one scenario-based problem question from a choice of two
- Section B: two essays from a choice of three
- Externally assessed 25% of the A Level