Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Bexley – Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

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 full-time at Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere. This two-year course covers how law works in practice across criminal, civil, and human rights contexts. You'll need at least 6 strong passes or 7 standard passes at GCSE, including grade 5 in English and a grade 5 in another humanities subject. The course is assessed through a mix of coursework and external exams.

Who this course is for

6 Strong Passes or 7 Standard Passes at GCSE including: English: 5 / Other Humanities: 5

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure of the English legal system and how courts operate.
  • You'll study criminal law, including key offences and defences.
  • You'll examine civil law and how disputes are resolved outside criminal courts.
  • You'll analyse human rights law and how it applies in real cases.
  • You'll develop skills in reading and interpreting legal sources and case law.
  • You'll practise applying legal rules to scenarios, as you would in legal work or further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, case studies, and guided research. Assessment combines internally marked coursework assignments with externally set and marked exams. Coursework units are assessed by your teachers and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Exam units are sat under timed conditions. Both elements contribute to your final grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere 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 documents and correspondence in a law firm
  • Court clerk, assisting with administration in magistrates or county courts
  • Police officer, where knowledge of criminal law is directly relevant
  • Probation services officer, working with offenders in the justice system
  • Legal compliance assistant, helping organisations follow regulations

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 focused on the justice system rather than legal practice
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Law, if you want to extend your study at this level before university
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), an option for graduates who studied a non-law degree and want to convert to law

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