Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Bexley – Blackfen School for Girls

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Bexley. Classes run at Blackfen School for Girls, full-time during the day over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec applied law qualification covers how law works in practice, from criminal and civil law to the legal system and rights. You'll explore real legal processes and develop the analytical skills that law, policing, and public services roles require. Contact the centre directly to find out about entry requirements and whether this course is right for you.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure of the English legal system and how courts operate.
  • You'll study criminal law, including offences, defences, and sentencing.
  • You'll examine civil law and how disputes are resolved outside criminal courts.
  • You'll analyse the rights of individuals under UK and human rights law.
  • You'll develop skills in reading and applying legal rules to real scenarios.
  • You'll practise constructing legal arguments and evaluating evidence.
  • You'll investigate the roles of legal professionals, from solicitors to judges.

How you will learn

The BTEC format combines coursework assignments with some external assessment. You'll complete written assignments that apply legal knowledge to set scenarios, building a portfolio of work across the two years. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel externally through written exams. Classroom sessions involve case studies, discussion, and analysis of legal materials. Contact Blackfen School for Girls for the exact unit breakdown and assessment schedule.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackfen School for Girls 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, handling administration in a law firm
  • Police officer, applying knowledge of criminal law on the job
  • Court clerk, supporting proceedings in magistrates or crown courts
  • Probation officer, working with offenders in the justice system
  • Legal compliance officer, ensuring organisations follow regulations
  • Civil service administrator, working in justice or home affairs departments

What you could study next

  • LLB Law Degree, the standard route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister
  • BA Criminology or Criminal Justice, for careers in policing, probation, or policy
  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Public Services, if you're interested in policing or the armed forces
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), a conversion route for graduates from non-law degrees who want to enter the legal profession

Your level 3 btec applied law classes give you a strong base for any of these routes.