AQA A Level Law Paper 3a 2025 Mark Scheme

Get the official AQA A-Level Law Paper 3A (Contract Law) mark scheme for the June 2025 series (7162/3A) — the final v1.0 examiner-approved document used to award all 100 marks.

This mark scheme provides complete answers, indicative content, and Level of Response criteria across all sections of the paper. *Page 4* lists all correct multiple-choice answers (e.g. Q1 = D, Q2 = B, Q5 = C), while *pages 5–8* explain how marks are awarded for shorter application questions such as statutory instruments and privity of contract.

For problem questions, *pages 11–13* outline detailed examiner guidance for the 30-mark contract scenario (Foxton Ltd v Gabriel Ltd), including frustration, anticipatory breach, and remedies under the Law Reform (Frustrated Contracts) Act 1943. The *Assessment Objectives grid on page 18* shows how marks are distributed (AO1 = 40, AO2 = 27, AO3 = 33), helping students understand how to maximise marks across knowledge, application, and evaluation.

Use this mark scheme to mark your answers accurately, understand examiner expectations, and learn how to structure Band 5 responses using real legal authority and terminology. Pair it with the June 2025 question paper for complete exam practice. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year and optimised for revision.

This mark scheme is essential for A-Level Law students preparing for the 2026 exam series, including Year 13 candidates, retake students targeting A/A*, and independent learners focusing on contract law.

It is also highly valuable for teachers, tutors, and revision providers delivering AQA 7162, enabling accurate marking, grade standardisation, and structured feedback using official Level of Response criteria. Students aiming for top law degrees will benefit from mastering examiner expectations and advanced legal analysis.