Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £1,263 if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.
BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, full-time during the day over two years. It's free for some learners and fees may apply for others. Funding is available for 16 to 18 year olds, and for 19 to 23 year olds working toward their first full Level 3. Adult learner loans may be available for others. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English, plus at least one grade 6 in a written subject. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec applied law qualification covers criminal law, civil law, legal processes, and the justice system in practice.
Who this course is for
16-18 Year Old Learners
Entry requirements
You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English. Students must also have at least one grade 6 in a written subject.
What you will learn
You'll explore how criminal law works in England and Wales.
You'll study civil law, including contract and tort law.
You'll examine how courts and legal processes operate.
You'll analyse real legal cases and apply legal reasoning.
You'll develop skills in constructing legal arguments.
You'll investigate the roles of legal professionals and the justice system.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Chesterfield College. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Assignments are marked by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Exams test your knowledge of specific units under timed conditions. There is no single final exam. Your work builds across the two years of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Paralegal. Supporting solicitors with casework and legal research.
Legal secretary. Administrative and document support in a law firm.
Court clerk. Assisting with court administration and case management.
Police officer. Entry-level law knowledge supports the application process.
Probation services officer. Working with offenders in the justice system.
LLB Law Degree. The main route into qualifying as a solicitor or barrister. Your BTEC Applied Law qualification is a recognised entry route for many universities.
BA (Hons) Criminology. Builds on your understanding of crime, justice, and the legal system.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Law. A larger qualification if you want to study law in more depth before university.
Solicitor Apprenticeship (Degree Level). A work-based route into qualifying as a solicitor without a traditional degree.
