We revise our qualifications regularly to make sure that they continue to meet the needs of learners, schools and higher education institutions around the world and reflect current thinking. We have consulted and worked with subject experts who recommended that we updated the topics and introduced English law in a broader context. Teachers told us that some variety of question types would help students’ learning. Following the review, we have updated this syllabus and all the assessment materials for examination from 2023. Please see the 2023-2025 syllabus document for full details on the changes.
What are the main changes to the syllabus?
To support teachers and learners, we have:
- revised and updated the topics. Topic 1 - English Legal System and Topic 2 - Criminal Law topics for Cambridge International AS Level and Topic 3 - Law of Contract and Topic 4 - Law of Tort for Cambridge International A Level
- revised the assessment objectives and their weightings
- included a list of key concepts, command words and their meanings.
What are the main changes to the assessment?
- We have simplified the structure of the question papers.
- We have updated the Cambridge International AS Level topic focus and each paper is now equally weighted.
When do these changes take place?
The updated syllabus is for examination from June 2023 onwards. Please see the 2023-2025 syllabus above for full details.
Support
We are developing a comprehensive range of materials to help you teach the updated syllabus. These resources will be available from June 2021 onwards (before first teaching) through our School Support Hub and include:
- Scheme of work
- Learner guide
- Example Candidate Responses (after first examination).
Training
Face-to-face and online training will be available. For up-to-date information, visit our Events and training calendar.
Endorsed resources
View the latest resource that is being developed by our Endorsement Partner for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Law syllabus (9084).
Cambridge International AS & A Level Law (Second edition) (Hodder Education)
Build strong subject knowledge and skills with the only published course to offer full and comprehensive coverage of the syllabus for examination from 2023.
Read more on the Hodder Education website