OCR A-Level Law Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free OCR A-Level Law (H418) past papers and mark schemes. Legal System, Criminal Law, Tort, Contract, Human Rights, and Nature of Law papers. 27 resources.
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Law – Mark scheme – The legal system and criminal law
Law – Mark scheme – The nature of law and human rights
Law – Mark scheme – The nature of law and the law of contract
Law – Examiners’ report – Law making and the law of tort
Law – Examiners’ report – The legal system and criminal law
Law – Examiners’ report – The nature of law and human rights
Law – Examiners’ report – The nature of law and the law of contract
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Law – Question paper – Law making and the law of tort
Law – Question paper – The legal system and criminal law
Law – Examiners’ report – Law making and the law of tort
Law – Examiners’ report – The legal system and criminal law
Law – Mark scheme – Law making and the law of tort
Law – Mark scheme – The legal system and criminal law
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Law – Question paper – Law making and the law of tort
Law – Question paper – The legal system and criminal law
Law – Question paper – The nature of law and human rights
Law – Mark scheme – The legal system and criminal law
Law – Mark scheme – The nature of law and human rights
Law – Mark scheme – The nature of law and the law of contract
Law – Examiners’ report – Law making and the law of tort
Law – Examiners’ report – The legal system and criminal law
Law – Examiners’ report – The nature of law and human rights
Law – Examiners’ report – The nature of law and the law of contract
Law – Mark scheme – Law making and the law of tort
Law – Modified papers
Law – Question paper – Law making and the law of tort
Law – Question paper – The legal system and criminal law
Law – Examiners’ report – Law making and the law of tort
Law – Examiners’ report – The legal system and criminal law
Law – Mark scheme – The legal system and criminal law
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Law – Law making and the law of tort
Criminal Law, Tort, and Contract: OCR's Three-Component Legal Education
Exam Paper Structure
The Legal System and Criminal Law
Law Making and the Law of Tort
Further Law
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | H418 |
| Qualification | A-Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E |
| Assessment Type | 3 components |
| Number Of Papers | 3 |
| Exam Duration | Component 1: 2 hours. Component 2: 2 hours. Component 3: 2 hours |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | June 2017 – June 2024 |
| Total Resources | 27 |
Key Topics in Law
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Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Discuss | Examine a legal issue from multiple perspectives, using case authority and statutory references |
| Advise | Apply relevant legal rules to a problem scenario, reaching a reasoned conclusion for each party |
| Evaluate | Assess the effectiveness, fairness, or adequacy of a legal rule, system, or reform |
| Analyse | Examine the components and implications of a legal principle, case, or statute |
| Assess | Consider the strengths and limitations of a legal argument, theory, or approach |
| Explain | Set out a legal rule or principle with supporting case authority and/or statutory reference |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 74–86% |
| A | 63–73% |
| B | 53–62% |
| C | 43–52% |
| D | 34–42% |
| E | 25–33% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across all components (300 total marks). Actual boundaries vary — check OCR's website.
Case Authority, Statutory Precision, and Applying Law to Problem Scenarios
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