AS Law

There are no planned changes to AS Law for 2021 following Ofqual’s consultation

The last time schools can enter for AS Law will be summer 2021. This will also be the final resit opportunity.

  • Teaching from: September 2017
  • Exams from: June 2018
  • Specification code: 7161
  • QAN code: 603/1008/X
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We’ve worked with teachers and higher education representatives to develop our new qualifications, refreshing and modernising the content. To support you and your students, we’ve taken a fresh approach to the structure of the specifications, creating a clear and straightforward layout. AS and A-level Law students will develop a variety of transferable skills such as analysis, reasoning and problem-solving, alongside the ability to construct legal arguments.

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Assess

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Key dates

  • 6 October 2020 Exam for AS Law Paper 1 (7161/1)
    Series: November 2020
    Start time: pm
    Duration: 1h 30m
  • 13 October 2020 Exam for AS Law Paper 2 (7161/2)
    Series: November 2020
    Start time: pm
    Duration: 1h 30m

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Tel: 01483 477822
Email: law@aqa.org.uk

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