Law (OCR H418)

Exam Board

OCR (H418)

Number of Papers

3

NEA/Practical Elemen & Percentage

None: 100% Exam

How NEA Practical is Marked

All assessed via written exams

Total Marks Per Paper

Paper 1 = 100
Paper 2 = 100
Paper 3 = 100

Length of Time Per Paper

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE 9-4 Grades

(Including English & Maths)

A-Level Subjects that pair well

• Sociology
  

Undergraduate Options

Essay-based subjects such as histiry or English will set up nicely for law at dergree level.

Many law students take subjects like:

• Foreign language
• Maths
• Science
• English
• History
• Geography

These are good choivces for students who want to keep their degree options flexible.

Skills You'll Develop

• Understanding of legal systems and processes
• Knowledge of criminal, civil, and tort law
• Critical thinking and constructing legal arguments
• Application of legal principles to real scenarios
• Essay writing and case-based analysis
• Research and referencing legal sources
• Evaluation of legal rules and reforms
• Logical reasoning and drawing conclusions
• Interpretation of statutes and precedent
• Ethical reasoning and understanding justice systems

Possible Career Pathways

• Solicitor
• Barrister
• Legal Executive
• Police Officer
• Probation Officer/Social Worker