Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Aston Manor Academy, full-time during the day. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English, to join. The course runs over two years and covers how law works in practice across criminal, civil and other areas of the legal system. It's a strong foundation for university study in law or related subjects. This level 3 BTEC applied law qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel.
Who this course is for
See astonmanoracademy.com sixth form website for more details.
Entry requirements
4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English.
What you will learn
You'll explore 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 how legislation is created and interpreted.
You'll investigate the roles of legal professionals, including solicitors, barristers and judges.
You'll apply legal principles to real scenarios and case studies.
You'll develop skills in legal research, argument and written analysis.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your teachers. External exams test your knowledge of core legal topics. Classroom sessions focus on discussion, case analysis and written work to prepare you for both assessment routes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Aston Manor Academy 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
Court clerk, assisting with proceedings and case management
Police officer, applying knowledge of criminal law on the job
Probation officer, working with offenders in the justice system
Legal compliance officer, ensuring organisations follow the law
Civil service administrator, working in government legal departments
What you could study next
LLB Law Degree, the standard route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in the UK
BA Criminology or Criminal Justice, for those drawn to the justice system rather than legal practice
CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice, a work-based alternative route into the legal profession
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Law), if you decide later to take a university route without A-levels
