Law · YLA1

How International A level Law works

Start here: International A level Law is different from the other subjects. It is linear, not modular.

A linear qualification

Law has one cash-in code, YLA1, and no separate International AS. You sit Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the same exam series, at the end of the course.

When

In 2026/27 Law is offered in June 2027 only (not October 2026 or January 2027). Pearson's subject page also lists Law as a June-only subject.

Code	What it covers	Oct 2026	Jan 2027	Jun 2027
YLA1	Law, Papers 1 and 2	No	No	Yes

Source: Pearson Information Manual 2026/2027

Worked example

Can a student bank Law Paper 1 in January and sit Paper 2 in June?

Law is linear: both papers must be sat in the same series.
It is offered in June only.

Answer: No. Both papers are sat together in June.

Key idea: Law (YLA1) is linear: Papers 1 and 2 in the same series, June only, no separate AS.

Check yourself

What is the cash-in code for International A level Law?
- XLA1
- YLA1
- WLA01
- YLA11
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YLA1. Pearson's manual lists Law as YLA1.
Law is
- linear: both papers in the same series
- modular, unit by unit
- coursework only
- offered every October
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linear: both papers in the same series. Papers 1 and 2 must be sat in the same series.
In 2026/27, when can Law be sat?
- October, January and June
- June only
- January and June only
- January only
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June only. The 2026/27 manual lists Law in June 2027 only.
How many papers make up International A level Law?
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2. Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Is there a separate International AS in Law?
- No
- Yes, XLA1
- Yes, after Paper 1
- Only for private candidates
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No. The manual lists only the A level cash-in code YLA1.

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Last updated 7 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email alevel@lifereadysociety.com.