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LAW (APPLIED LAW) BTEC LEVEL 3
(equivalent to 1 A-level or AS level)
Examination Board: Pearson
Course Leader: Mrs J Cole
Entry Requirements: Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 mainly at Grade 4 or above. Grade 4 + in English Language is essential.
Course Content:
You will learn about civil law disputes and alternative methods of resolution. You will learn how laws are made and used, and will investigate who decides the outcome of criminal cases and where advice and representation can be obtained and how it is paid for. You will apply criminal law and procedures to scenarios and will also gain an understanding of the laws governing aspects of tort.
You will get the opportunity to see law in action through court visits, a Houses of Parliament Trip and visits from personnel involved in the law. Assessment will be by coursework and examination.
Future Prospects: Applied Law is an excellent springboard to a university Law degree or getting into the legal profession. The evaluative and critical skills learnt are also valued by universities and other career providers.