A Level Law is won on three things: knowing the law and its key cases, applying them to problem scenarios, and evaluating the law in extended essays. The best A Level Law revision resources help you with all three, not just memorising case names. Most students who get top grades use their exam board’s materials, a solid textbook, a reliable case list, and plenty of scenario practice.
This guide covers the main options for students sitting AQA (7162) or OCR (H418) A Level Law in summer 2027: free resources, online platforms, textbooks and case books. For each, we say who it suits and what it costs. We run Study Dog, so we’ve included it too. We’ve tried to be straight about where other resources are the better fit.
At a glance
| Resource | Type | Exam boards | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam board specification, past papers and examiner reports | Official materials | AQA, OCR | Knowing exactly what’s tested and how it’s marked | Free |
| Study Dog | Online revision platform | AQA, OCR | All-in-one revision: notes, audio, quizzes, model answers, simulators, progress reports | From £7.50/month |
| The Law Bank | Notes and case resources | OCR (some AQA use) | Free topic notes written by a Law teacher | Free |
| e-lawresources | Case summaries and notes | AQA, OCR | Looking up case facts and principles | Free |
| A-LevelLaw.com | Notes and exam guidance | AQA | Free AQA-focused topic notes | Free |
| tutor2u Law | Blog and student workshops | AQA, OCR | In-person exam-technique workshops | Blog free; workshops £36 |
Free resources
Start with free resources before you pay for anything. In Law they matter even more than usual, because examiners reward precise use of cases and statutes.
Your exam board’s specification
AQA and OCR cover similar areas of law but examine them differently. Print your specification and tick topics off as you go.
- AQA (7162): three 2-hour papers of 100 marks each, using multiple choice, short answer and extended questions. Content covers the English legal system, criminal law, tort, and either contract or human rights.
- OCR (H418): three 2-hour papers of 80 marks each:
- Paper 1: the legal system and criminal law
- Paper 2: law making and tort
- Paper 3: the nature of law with either human rights or contract
Past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports
All three assessment objectives are weighted heavily. AO1 is knowledge, AO2 is applying the law to scenarios, and AO3 is evaluation. Examiner reports show exactly where students lose marks. For example, OCR’s reports repeatedly note students rushing the shorter law-making questions.
We’ve gathered every available paper by exam board and year on our A Level Law Past Papers page.
A case list you build yourself
For every topic, keep a one-line summary of each key case: the facts, the legal principle, and which part of a scenario it helps you apply. Writing it yourself is revision. Free case-summary sites such as e-lawresources are useful for checking facts.
Legal news
New cases and law reform give you evaluation points examiners notice. OCR has a two-year rule: you won’t be expected to know changes in the two years before your exam, but recent developments still make strong AO3 material. BBC News legal coverage and the UK Supreme Court’s case summaries are reliable free sources.
Online revision platforms and sites
Choose a resource on three things: whether it matches your exam board, whether it gets you applying the law to scenarios, and whether it’s kept up to date.
Study Dog
AQA and OCR, from £7.50/month
Study Dog is an all-in-one revision platform covering every topic in both specifications. Each topic comes in several formats:
- Course notes and audio notes
- Key case summaries linked to each topic
- Flashcards and quizzes with instant feedback
- Model answers for scenario and essay questions, plus exam guidance on applying and evaluating the law
- Reports, which use your quiz results and progress to tell you what to revise next
- StudyBot, an AI tutor that answers questions using only Study Dog’s Law content and points you back to the right lesson
Best for: students who want notes, case knowledge, scenario practice and progress tracking in one place.
Worth knowing: Law is our newest subject. If you want a single printed book to annotate, a textbook will suit you better.
The Law Bank
Mainly OCR
The Law Bank is a free notes site started by an AQA Law teacher and now run by an OCR Law teacher. It covers criminal law, tort and contract. It’s a good free option, especially for OCR students.
e-lawresources
AQA and OCR
e-lawresources is a long-running free site of case summaries and topic notes. It’s best as a quick reference for checking case facts and principles.
A-LevelLaw.com
AQA
A-LevelLaw.com is a free AQA-focused site with topic notes and exam guidance, run by one person. It’s a useful free starting point for AQA students.
TeachLaw.net
AQA and OCR
TeachLaw.net offers revision guides, flashcards and active recall packs written by Law teachers, plus TikTok revision videos. It suits students who like concise case summaries for quick revision.
tutor2u
AQA and OCR
tutor2u runs cinema-based student revision workshops for both boards ahead of the 2027 exams. It’s useful for a focused day on exam technique with lots of other students.
Try Study Dog for Law
Notes, case summaries, quizzes, model answers, simulators and progress reports for AQA and OCR, all in one place. From £7.50/month, cancel anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best website for A Level Law revision?
It depends on your exam board and what you need. Study Dog suits students who want notes, case summaries, quizzes, model answers and progress tracking in one place for AQA or OCR. Free sites such as The Law Bank, e-lawresources and A-LevelLaw.com are useful for notes and case lookups.
Are there free A Level Law revision resources?
Yes. Your exam board’s specification, past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports are free and are the most important resources you can use. Free case-summary and notes sites are useful for checking facts.
Is AQA or OCR A Level Law harder?
Neither is officially harder. Both use the same assessment objectives and cover similar areas of law. The papers are structured differently, though: AQA includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions, while OCR papers are built around scenario and extended-response questions. Use resources written for your board.
How many cases do I need to know for A Level Law?
There’s no fixed number. For each legal rule, aim to know at least one case that establishes it and one that develops or limits it. Knowing the principle each case stands for matters more than memorising its facts.
How do I get an A* in A Level Law?
Apply the law methodically in scenario questions, support every point with an accurate case or statute, and evaluate with a clear judgement in essays. Practise under timed conditions and compare your answers with mark schemes.
How much does Study Dog cost?
Study Dog Law membership starts from £7.50 a month and you can cancel anytime. Schools can buy access for whole classes.
