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any revision techniques for law? (OCR)

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Hi I do a level law -ocr !
I would say try and focus on being able to answer the question so getting used to scenario questions specifically, so try and complete practice questions!
Also make sure you know cases/statues so you can confidently apply them to the questions - so blurting is really good for this or flashcards!

Reply 2

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Original post by izzybfc

any revision techniques for law? (OCR)

Hello there!

I did A-Level Law (OCR) before starting my LLB at The University of Law, so I totally get where you’re coming from – there’s a lot of content to get your head around, but with the right revision techniques, it becomes way more manageable!

Here are a few techniques that really helped me:
1. Make concise case cards and statute summaries. OCR Law is very case-heavy, so try to boil each case down to the key facts, legal principle, and why it matters. Use flashcards (physical or apps like Quizlet) to test yourself regularly – short bursts of active recall really help it stick.
2. Use mind maps for topics. Especially for tricky areas like Criminal Law or Tort, mind maps help you visualise how everything connects (e.g. elements of a crime, defences, causation, etc). This is super useful when structuring essay answers.
3. Practice application! Don’t just memorise – practice writing answers to scenario questions. OCR loves application, so get used to using the cases and statutes to support your points clearly and logically. Your examiners want to see that you understand how to use the law, not just quote it.
4. Teach it to someone else (or pretend to). If you can explain a topic out loud without looking at notes, you probably know it well. Teaching forces you to simplify and understand the material on a deeper level.
5. Use examiners’ reports and past papers. OCR publishes them every year, and they’re gold – they tell you exactly what examiners are looking for, what students often miss, and how to improve your answers.

Bonus: Make a cheat sheet of key cases and principles per topic as you get closer to exams. It’s great for quick revision and confidence boosts.

You've got this! A-Level Law sets a solid foundation for uni law, and putting in the time now really pays off later. Best of luck!