Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Cannock. Classes run at Cannock Chase High School, full-time over two years. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, to join. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec applied law qualification covers how law works in practice across criminal, civil, and other areas of the legal system. It's a strong foundation if you're considering a career or further study in law.
Who this course is for
Coursework and External Assessments
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4
Inc. English and maths
required.
What you will learn
You'll explore the English legal system and how courts operate.
You'll study criminal law, including offences and defences.
You'll examine civil law and how disputes are resolved.
You'll analyse how legislation and case law shape legal decisions.
You'll develop skills in applying legal rules to real scenarios.
You'll build the written communication skills that law demands.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Cannock Chase High School. Assessment combines coursework and external examinations. The coursework units are internally assessed and marked by your teachers. The external assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Both elements count toward your final BTEC Applied Law Certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cannock Chase High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Paralegal, supporting solicitors with casework and research
Legal secretary, handling documents and correspondence in law firms
Court clerk, assisting with court administration and proceedings
Police officer, where legal knowledge supports the role
Probation officer, working with offenders in the justice system
Legal administrator, managing files and client records in legal settings
What you could study next
LLB Law Degree, the main route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
BA Criminology or Criminal Justice, for those interested in the justice system more broadly.
Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Law, a work-based higher education route into the legal sector.
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), for graduates who want to convert to law after studying another subject.
