#19838 - Ocr Exam Technique For Problem Scenario Questions - OCR A-Level Law (with Human Rights Law)

OCR General structure for answering 20 mark problem/scenario questions

• what you say has to come from the law - you need to give a case for every rule to show where your application comes from

• make a list at the start of the question and tick off the elements as you go.

• read the sentences and the instructions to work out what crimes/torts/contracts/defences/remedies need to be covered.

Structuring a paragraph:

• Either: write out all the law at the start of the question. Then apply. Then conclude.

• Or: IRAC.

• Issue - outline the relevant crime/tort/contract.

• Relevant law - outline the relevant law, ensure to include cases.

• Apply - apply the relevant law to the facts. Extra marks: include other cases.

• Conclude - say whether the crimes/torts/terms are liable/apply. If time, summarise the keep steps/elements to highlight why/why not the outcome you've decided to come to.

Structuring the entire essay:

• make a list of the key elements of the offence/other in a list - this should cover the building blocks of the definition of the offence/other.

• write a paragraph for each of the elements.

• example: for crimes it will be 1 AR, 2 MR, 3 Causation, 4 (if applicable) Remedies and/or Defences.

• Arrange your answer...