AQA • Law

This is a comprehensive, exam-focused set of contract law notes, covering all key theories, principles, and case law for AQA, OCR, and WJEC/Eduqas A-Level Law. Perfect for essays, problem questions, and revision! What’s Included? 1. Freedom of Contract vs. Consumer Protection Classical theory (L’Estrange v Graucob) vs. modern statutory controls (Consumer Rights Act 2015) Key cases: Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking, First National Bank Exam debate: Does freedom of contract still ex...

This detailed suggested answer is ideal for A-Level Law and LPC students studying Contract Law. It provides a comprehensive analysis of service contracts under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and explores the principles of misrepresentation in private sales. Using a clear, exam-style scenario, it explains how consumer rights apply to both professional service providers and individuals acting in a private capacity. The document applies essential legal principles including reasonable care and skil...

This detailed suggested answer is ideal for A-Level Law and LPC students studying Contract Law. It offers a comprehensive breakdown of consumer rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and explores common law breach of contract principles in a practical, exam-style scenario. With a focus on defective goods and service failures, it explains how statutory rights apply even when businesses attempt to exclude liability. The document applies key legal principles including satisfactory quality, fi...

This is a complete, exam-style suggested answer to a typical AQA A-level Law problem question on contract frustration, ideal for revision or assessment preparation. The scenario involves the cancellation of outdoor activities due to severe weather, examining frustration principles through the dispute between Claire (event organizer) and Dylan (customer). Covers: Doctrine of frustration (Taylor v Caldwell) Radical change in obligations (Krell v Henry) Partial performance (Herne Bay St...

This is a complete, exam-style suggested answer to a typical A-Level Law problem question on misrepresentation, ideal for revision or assessment preparation. The scenario involves a disputed roof repair contract between Mark (contractor) and Rosie (homeowner), examining whether Mark's statements about the roof's condition amounted to actionable misrepresentation. Covers: Elements of misrepresentation (Spice Girls Ltd, Attwood v Small) Material fact vs. opinion (Bisset v Wilkinson)...

This is a complete, exam-style suggested answer to a typical AQA A-level Law contract formation problem question, ideal for revision or assessment preparation. The scenario involves an advertisement for a racing bike and gym weights, examining offer, acceptance and counter-offer principles through the dispute between Cora and Del. Covers: Invitation to treat vs offer (Partridge v Crittenden, Fisher v Bell) Counter-offers and termination of original offers (Hyde v Wrench) Lapse of tim...

A-Level Law: Freedom of Contract & Consumer Rights Act 2015 – Full Analysis (15 Marks) This detailed study note is perfect for A-Level Law students tackling Contract Law. It provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Freedom of Contract principle, key case law (such as L'Estrange and Thornton), and how the Consumer Rights Act 2015 influences the contractual relationship between businesses and consumers. With a focus on consumer protection and exclusion clauses, this document explains h...

Below is A* material notes on the defence of Insanity for AQA A-Level Law students. This contains detailed notes, with case law that is easily understood, explained and analysed in summary. The document is easy to read and accessible to all.

Well written, detailed summary on Private Nuisance AND Rylands v Fletcher. Includes welll written notes, definitions, cases, essay structure to secure full marks on your next exam !

Well written, detailed notes on non-fatal offences in law aqa a-level. Including cases, summaries, definitions, exam structures. Everything you need to secure full marks on your exams !

This file contains a well written detailed summary on Murder. Law AQA Paper 1. Includes cases, definitions and exam structures, everything you need to get full marks in your exam questions. Really helpful to structure your essays!

This is a high-scoring, easy-to-learn 15/15 model answer for the AQA A-level Law question: "Examine the meaning and significance of fault. Discuss the extent to which the rules relating to vicarious liability are based on fault." Perfect for students preparing for Paper 2 (Tort and Nature of Law), this answer clearly defines fault, explains its legal significance, and evaluates the extent to which vicarious liability is fault-based, using all the relevant case law from the official A...

Complete summary of everything needed for an A* in the AQA A Level Criminal Law Paper; includes all key cases and acts, and in-depth explanations that are easy to read.

Complete, detailed notes with everything needed for an A* in your A Level Contract Law exam! Includes all cases and key cases, with in-depth explanations that are worded to help you understand the course to the fullest extent!

Complete notes with everything needed for an A* in your A Level Tort Law exam! Includes all cases and key cases, with in-depth explanations that are worded to help you understand the course to the fullest extent!

This is a complete, exam-style structure guide and suggested approach to answering an AQA A-level Law problem question on vicarious liability, ideal for revision, essay planning, or assessment preparation. It breaks down how to determine whether an employer is liable for the actions of their employee, with clear legal principles and case examples. Covers: Employee status tests (Control Test – Yewens v Noakes, Integration Test – Cox v MoJ, and Multiple Test – Ready Mixed Concrete) ...

This resource includes two high-quality materials tailored for AQA A-level Law students studying psychiatric harm within the law of negligence: Model Answer: Secondary Victim Scenario A fully written, exam-style suggested answer to a question involving a secondary victim. It applies the key case law and tests from Alcock, McLoughlin, and White, with a clear PEEL structure and top-band reasoning. Ideal for revision and practising application of the law in context. Structure Guide: Primar...

This detailed suggested answer analyzes Ravi’s potential claim under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 (OLA 1957) with clear legal reasoning and case law support. Perfect for law students looking to master occupiers' liability, this resource breaks down key elements: Duty of Care (s.2(1)) – Establishes Paul as the occupier (Wheat v Lacon), Ravi as a lawful visitor (Lowery), and premises liability. Breach of Duty (s.2(2)) – Examines whether Paul took reasonable care, including th...

This is a complete, exam-style suggested answer to a typical AQA A-level Law problem question on negligent misstatement, ideal for revision or assessment preparation. The scenario involves incorrect professional advice leading to economic loss and examines liability using the Hedley Byrne principle and the extended Caparo framework. Covers: Duty of care in negligent misstatement (Hedley Byrne v Heller) Special relationship and reasonable reliance (Caparo v Dickman, Chaudhry v Prabhakar...

This resource includes two high-quality materials tailored for AQA A-level Law students studying psychiatric harm within the law of negligence: Model Answer: Secondary Victim Scenario A fully written, exam-style suggested answer to a question involving a secondary victim. It applies the key case law and tests from Alcock, McLoughlin, and White, with a clear PEEL structure and top-band reasoning. Ideal for revision and practising application of the law in context. Structure Guide: Primar...