revision

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These are your gold standard for revision and it gets you familiar with the marking scheme and what kind of questions they might ask in the actual exam

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I would try and aim to do at least 1 full past paper each week to get you into the habit of sitting these

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I would also time yourself on these to help you understand what questions you spend too long on

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You can find these by asking your teacher for some or finding them online and downloading them (make sure they are the correct exam board)

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You could also just do one long question such as a 25 marker now and then to help you familiarise yourself with the questions

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Test your memory through games or flashcards for those dates and figures that you’ll need to remember for your exams

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You can use kahoot with your friends to have a bit of fun whilst still learning

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I would try and use online flashcards such a quizlet to help you save time not having to make them (make sure it’s the correct exam board again)

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This is where you get a piece of paper and write down everything you can on a specific topic to test your memory

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I always like to write or highlight things I remember in green, then use my study books for reminders and then write or highlight this in orange/yellow, then finally anything I couldn’t remember at all goes in red! Really helps you visualise that you remember

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This can help you prep yourself in weaker topics before doing practice papers!

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Find what environment works best for you and your studying. This might be in a library, a cafe or at home.

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You might find that work better with others, with music, with a snack to your side etc. Make sure though to practice exam conditions now and then so it’s not that big of a shock to yours system when you do your mocks and actual papers!

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I like to compile all my notes into one Word document, print it out, and read it like a book. I make annotations or add clarifying points as I go; even if it feels repetitive, it helps with memory and understanding.

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Create a set of case revision cards with one side for the facts, the other for the legal principle. Try to remember what's on the other side of the card, both ways. You can also make flashcards for key legal terms or tricky concepts that you often forget.

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Practise past papers or write mini essays to strengthen your structure and application skills. I always use the IRAC method (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) to keep my answers clear and logical.

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If your exams follow a specific question format, try outlining the ideal structure for each type of question. For example, you could create a mini decision tree, start by asking yourself what area of law applies (e.g. Tort or Contract), then narrow it down step-by-step: if it’s Contract, is the contract written or oral? Was there offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention? If it’s Tort, what duty, breach, and damage need to be proven? Having this kind of formula helps you apply the right legal principles quickly and confidently under exam conditions.