Tutoring
Tutoring
How does the tutoring work?
Every session is taught by Lak on Google Meet, recorded and sent to you within 24 hours, with WhatsApp support in between. There are three programmes — Private Mentorship, the Mastery Programme and the Exam Technique Intensive — depending on how much support you want and how long you have. Every one includes the LawByLak learning platform and the modules for the topics covered. Start with a free 15-minute trial.
What's the free 15-minute Trial Lesson?
It's a no-card discovery chat with Lak on Google Meet — bring your questions, see how Lak teaches, and decide if it's the right fit before booking anything. No commitment, no upsell script, no card required. Book at lawbylak.co.uk/book.
What happens on the free trial?
It’s 15 minutes with Lak on Google Meet — no card, no commitment. Bring whatever’s worrying you, whether that’s a topic, a mock result or a question you can’t crack, and you’ll get an honest view of where the marks are going and which programme would help, if any.
Which programme is right for my child?
It depends where they’re starting and how long there is before the exam. Private Mentorship suits students well below their target or aiming for an A or A*. The Mastery Programme suits students who work hard but whose grade isn’t moving. The twelve-week Exam Technique Intensive suits students who know the content but lose marks on technique. Book the free trial and Lak will give an honest recommendation — no pressure.
Do I have to book tutoring, or can I just buy the modules?
Either works. Standalone notes are £49.99 per topic, or bundle up to 53% off. But honestly — the tutoring is where the real value is. Notes are the reference material; sessions are where Lak shows students how to use them in an exam. That's the thing that moves a Level 3 answer to Level 4. Every tutoring package includes the modules free.
Is Lak the actual tutor for every session — or a substitute?
Always Lak. Never a substitute, never a rotating tutor, never handed off to an assistant. Every session in every programme — including the group masterclasses — is taught by Lak himself. That’s the point of the service.
How are sessions delivered and recorded?
Every session runs on Google Meet (browser-based, no app install). Every session is recorded and sent to you within 24 hours so students can rewatch anytime — especially valuable in the two weeks before exams. Recordings are yours to keep and revise from.
Can I book from outside the UK?
Yes — tutoring is delivered on Google Meet so timezone is the only constraint. Lak is based in the UK (Europe/London time). If you're in a compatible timezone (Europe, Middle East, some Africa/Asia), book any time that shows as available. For very different timezones (Americas, Australia), email hello@lawbylak.co.uk to arrange a slot.
General
General
About LawByLak
What is LawByLak?
LawByLak is a premium A-Level Law revision platform — built by a First-Class Law graduate qualifying as a solicitor. Each topic is a complete, self-contained module: interactive HTML study file, printable PDF, audit-checked cases, AO3 evaluation paragraphs, mnemonics, practice questions, and a RAG tracker. Designed for OCR and AQA.
Who is LawByLak for?
A-Level and AS-Level Law students (OCR H418 and H018, and AQA 7162, each with its own full set of modules) — and their parents and teachers. Most users are sitting Paper 1 in May/June and want clear, accurate, exam-aligned content rather than the patchy quality of most free resources.
Who built LawByLak?
Lakshan Satheeskumar — a First-Class Law graduate with a Master's in law, currently qualifying as a solicitor. Lak has tutored A-Level Law for 1,000+ hours, so the content is shaped by what students actually struggle with in real lessons, not what a textbook author assumes they need. More about Lak →
Where is LawByLak based?
Built in the UK by a UK-trained First-Class Law graduate. Every topic is aligned with the English & Welsh legal system as it applies to OCR and AQA A-Level Law.
Is LawByLak affiliated with OCR or AQA?
No. LawByLak is independent. The content is built to match the OCR H418 and OCR H018 specifications, but is not endorsed by, partnered with, or owned by either exam board. Always cross-reference the official specification on ocr.org.uk or aqa.org.uk.
What's actually inside a topic module?
Each topic module contains: (1) an interactive HTML study file with 14 tabs covering the topic end-to-end, (2) a printable PDF revision guide, (3) a printable quick-reference summary, (4) 50+ audit-checked case authorities, (5) 22 practice questions across Bronze, Silver, and Gold difficulty, (6) 10 AO3 evaluation paragraphs, (7) mnemonics for legal tests, (8) a RAG (red/amber/green) self-assessment tracker, and (9) every future update to the topic — free.
How do the interactive tabs work?
Each topic's 14 tabs walk you through the legal content step by step: definition → actus reus → mens rea → causation → cases → defences → AO3 evaluation → practice → recall games → model answers → exam tips. The order is the order an examiner expects you to think in. You can click between tabs freely — there's no forced sequence.
Do the modules work offline?
Yes. Once downloaded, the HTML file runs entirely in your browser with no internet connection needed. The PDF works on any device with a PDF reader. Both are yours forever.
Will I get updates?
Yes. Every time the content is improved — a new case added, a mark scheme update, an examiner-report insight — you get the updated file at no extra cost. Just re-download from your Payhip account.
Can I print the PDF?
Yes. Each topic ships with a printable PDF designed to be A4-readable. Many students print the quick-reference summary and keep it folded in their textbook.
Pricing, Buying & Refunds
How much does it cost?
Tutoring fees depend on where you’re starting and how long you have, so they’re discussed on a free 15-minute call rather than listed — you’ll have a clear figure before anything is booked. Revision modules are £49.99 per topic, and bundles save between 20% and 72%, from £79.99 for the Paper 1 Foundation bundle to £699.99 for the Full OCR A-Level Library of all 51 topics. See every topic and bundle →
Why are the bundles cheaper per topic?
Bundles are priced as complete sets rather than as a discount on single topics. Paper 1 Essentials covers General Elements, Murder and all four manslaughters — six topics — for £199.99, a third off buying them individually. Paper 1 Complete covers all 24 Paper 1 topics for £599.99, half the individual price, and the Full OCR A-Level Library covers all 51 for £699.99, saving 72%.
Is it a one-off payment or subscription?
Always one-off. No subscription, no auto-renewal, no "trial periods" that bill you later. Pay once, own it forever.
How are the bundles structured?
Eight bundles, following how OCR H418 divides the specification: Paper 1 Foundation (Topics 1–2, £79.99), Paper 1 Essentials (Topics 1–6, £199.99), Paper 1 Complete (Topics 1–24, £599.99), Paper 2 Complete (Law Making and Tort, 12 topics, £349.99), one for each Paper 3 option — Nature of Law (£129.99), Human Rights (£169.99) and Contract (£199.99) — and the Full OCR A-Level Library of all 51 (£699.99). See all bundles →
If I buy a bundle, do I get future topics free?
Yes — any topic added within a bundle’s scope is yours free. Paper 1 Complete covers Topics 1 to 24; the Full OCR A-Level Library covers all 51, plus every OCR topic added after you buy.
Can I upgrade from a single topic to a bundle?
Not retroactively — Payhip doesn't support credit-on-upgrade. Plan ahead: if you know you'll need most of a category, the bundle is the cheaper route. If you only need one topic, buy that topic.
Is there a student discount?
Every price already assumes you’re a student — there’s no separate “non-student” price. The best value is usually a bundle, which saves between 20% and 72% on the modules. For tutoring, fees are discussed on the free trial call.
Do you accept PayPal / Apple Pay / card?
Yes to all three — Payhip handles checkout and supports debit/credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Payment is processed securely; LawByLak never sees your card details.
How do I receive the files after buying?
Payhip sends the download link to your email within seconds of purchase. You can also re-download from your Payhip account at any time.
What if my download link doesn't work?
Email hello@lawbylak.co.uk with your order number and the issue. Replacement links sent within 24 hours.
Which devices does it work on?
Anything with a modern web browser: laptop, desktop, tablet, phone, Chromebook. The interactive HTML runs in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and most mobile browsers. PDFs work everywhere.
Can I share with my classmates?
Each purchase is licensed to one student. Sharing files is a copyright breach and is technically monitored. If you and a friend both need access, both buy a copy — at £49.99 per topic it's still less than a typical hour of private tuition. Sharing also undermines the small-business sustainability that allows LawByLak to keep producing accurate content.
What's the refund policy?
Because these are instant digital downloads, all sales are final by default. But if you have a genuine issue — file won't open, content error, technical problem — email support and you'll get a fix or refund. LawByLak operates a 14-day money-back guarantee for buyers who can show the product wasn't what was described.
Do you have an affiliate / referral programme?
Not currently. If you'd like to recommend LawByLak to your tuition centre, sixth-form, or school department, email Lak directly — bulk arrangements are negotiable for ≥10 students.
Content Accuracy
Is the content accurate? Audited by who?
Yes. Every case authority, every statute citation, every legal principle has been audit-checked against textbook treatment, CPS guidance, and OCR mark schemes. The most recent glossary audit (May 2026) cross-referenced every entry against current legal sources and fixed five small attribution errors. LawByLak prioritises accuracy over speed — content that's wrong is worse than no content at all.
How current is the law?
Content reflects the law as it currently stands (May 2026 release). Significant changes — for example, the November 2024 reinstatement of the 12-month magistrates' sentencing power — are updated immediately. Buyers get those updates free.
Why "Law graduate" instead of "lawyer"?
Because precision matters in law. Lak holds a First-Class Law degree and a Master's, but is still qualifying as a solicitor — full qualification involves the SQE assessments and the qualifying work experience. Calling oneself a "lawyer" prematurely would be misleading. The content is no less accurate for it — but the language is honest.
Does LawByLak cover every case I'll need?
Every case named on the OCR H418 mark scheme is covered (and the AQA 7162 modules do the same for AQA's own mark schemes), plus the most common "strong" cases that examiners reward but don't strictly require. The Cases section is searchable. Browse the case index →
How does LawByLak handle changes in the law?
Major changes (statutes, leading-case overrulings, sentencing changes) trigger a content update within days. Minor changes (e.g. mark-scheme phrasing refinements) are batched into the next monthly update. All updates are free for existing buyers.
Exam Technique & Comparisons
Are there mock exams?
Each module includes Bronze, Silver and Gold practice questions and a worked Level 4 model answer. Tutoring students also get full Paper 1 mock papers with mark schemes on the learning platform. OCR and AQA publish their own official past papers too.
How do I revise effectively for A-Level Law?
Active recall + spaced repetition + worked examples. Read the topic once, then drill recall (the Match Game and Fill-in-the-Blank inside each module), then attempt a Silver practice question, then read the model answer and identify gaps. Repeat at increasing intervals. The full guide: How to revise A-Level Law like a top student →
How long should I spend per topic?
First pass: 3–4 hours per topic (reading, taking notes, attempting Bronze questions). Second pass (after 1 week): 90 minutes (Match Game, Silver questions). Third pass (after 3 weeks): 45 minutes (Gold questions, model answers). Final-week revision: 30 minutes per topic for spaced recall.
What's the difference between AO1, AO2 and AO3?
AO1 is knowledge (state the law correctly). AO2 is application (apply to the scenario). AO3 is analysis/evaluation (critique the law — strengths, weaknesses, reform). AO1+AO2 ≈ 80% of marks; AO3 ≈ 20%, but is concentrated in extended questions and is the grade-changer. More on AOs →
How are problem questions marked?
Problem questions use the IRAC structure: Issue → Rule → Application → Conclusion. AO1 is the Rule. AO2 is the Application. AO3 is rare in problem questions but appears in some questions worth 15+ marks. Each LawByLak topic includes a problem-question scaffold with examiner-aligned phrasing.
How are essay questions marked?
Essays use thesis-driven structure. State your position, support with legal authority (AO1), apply to legal contexts (AO2), then evaluate — strengths, weaknesses, reform options, and alternative views (AO3). Top-band essays demonstrate a clear, sustained argument, not a list of points. LawByLak provides 10 worked AO3 paragraphs per topic.
What's the time allocation in the exam?
Roughly 1 minute per mark for short answers, 1.3 min/mark for mid (10–15 marks), and 1.4 min/mark for extended (20–25 marks) — plus a 5-minute planning buffer per essay. See full time table →
Is exam technique covered?
Yes. Each topic includes an Exam Technique tab covering question signposting, marking allocation, common mistakes, and the difference between Level 3 and Level 4 answers. The standalone study tips guide covers cross-topic technique.
How does LawByLak compare to Save My Exams?
Save My Exams is a multi-board, multi-subject subscription that covers many subjects shallowly. LawByLak is A-Level Law only, written by a First-Class Law graduate, and built for OCR with AQA coverage. The depth-versus-breadth trade-off means more case detail, more AO3 evaluation and more exam-technique nuance — but only for Law. LawByLak modules are a one-off £49.99 per topic, or included with any tutoring programme; Save My Exams is a monthly subscription.
How does LawByLak compare to a private tutor?
A typical private tutor charges for their time alone. A LawByLak programme includes the sessions, marked exam answers with written feedback, the learning platform, recordings of every session, WhatsApp support in between, and the revision modules — all from someone working in law with a First-Class Law degree and a Master’s in Law. If you only want the material, the modules are £49.99 per topic on their own.
How does LawByLak compare to a textbook?
Textbooks are exhaustive — and slow. LawByLak is curated: only the cases that come up in mark schemes, only the AO3 angles that score, organised by what you need to do in the exam (not by chapter). Use a textbook for first-principles understanding; use LawByLak to actually revise for the exam.
Why not just use YouTube?
Most A-Level Law YouTube channels are run by tutors with varying levels of currency and accuracy. Video is excellent for first-pass understanding but terrible for fast reference. LawByLak is built for the times you need to look something up in 30 seconds — and want to be confident the answer is right.
Why not use ChatGPT?
ChatGPT hallucinates legal cases — invents fictional case names, misremembers years, attributes the wrong principles. For A-Level Law, this is dangerous: cite a fake case and your AO1 collapses. LawByLak is verified content, audited and updated by a human Law graduate.
Roadmap & Future
What's already shipped?
All 51 modules, covering the complete OCR H418 specification: 20 Criminal Law, 4 English Legal System, 6 Law Making, 6 Tort, 4 Nature of Law, 5 Human Rights and 6 Contract. See every topic →
What's coming next?
Every OCR H418 topic is already live, so what comes next is dedicated AQA modules. Existing modules keep being updated as the law and mark schemes change — free for anyone who has bought them.
Does it cover the whole specification?
For OCR H418, yes: all three papers and all 51 topics, including every Paper 3 option — Nature of Law, Human Rights and Contract. The core Criminal Law content also covers most of AQA 7162, with dedicated AQA modules to follow.
How quickly do topics ship?
The OCR specification is complete — all 51 topics are live. New material now arrives as updates to existing modules and as dedicated AQA modules. Buyers get every update free.
Can I request a topic?
Yes — email hello@lawbylak.co.uk with the topic you need. Requests from students currently sitting exams are prioritised.
For Parents
Will this actually help my child?
It’s designed to. The content is audit-checked, exam-aligned and built around what examiners actually reward. How much it helps depends on how consistently it’s used: the modules are the material, and practice and feedback are what move a grade. More for parents →
Is there a parent-friendly summary?
Yes — the For Parents page explains what your child gets, how to support their revision without nagging, and the realistic timelines for grade improvement.
What if my child is not engaging with revision?
Common at this age. Two things often help: (1) interactive content (LawByLak's tabs, games, RAG tracker) creates measurable progress, which is motivating; (2) a 6-week structured plan removes the "where do I start" paralysis. The study tips guide includes such a plan.
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