Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Grimsby. Classes run full-time at Franklin Sixth Form College, over two years. You'll study law in a practical setting, taking part in Mock Trial and Mooting competitions alongside your core units. The course suits those who have met Level 3 general entry criteria and hold a grade 4 in a traditional written subject such as English Literature or History. It covers key areas of UK law and develops the analytical and written skills that law-related careers and further study demand.
Who this course is for
If a career in law is your ambition, this course is the perfect place to start. You’ll explore key areas in law and experience it in a practical setting as you debate your way through Mock Trial and Mooting competitions, where you can develop your ability to construct arguments, analyse evidence and confidently debate legal issues.
Entry requirements
Level 3 general entry criteria + grade 4 in an additional traditional written subject, for example English Literature or History
What you will learn
You'll explore the English legal system and how courts operate.
You'll analyse criminal law, including offences and defences.
You'll study civil law and how disputes are resolved outside criminal courts.
You'll develop legal argument skills through Mock Trial competitions.
You'll practise mooting, presenting legal arguments in a structured debate format.
You'll interpret legislation and apply it to real scenarios.
You'll build the written analytical skills that law degrees and legal employers expect.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, full-time across two years. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format combines internally assessed assignments with externally set and marked examinations. Assignments are set by your tutors and assess your ability to apply legal knowledge to scenarios and case studies. Examinations test your understanding of core legal principles under timed conditions. Mock Trial and Mooting competitions form a practical element of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Franklin Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Paralegal, supporting solicitors with case preparation and research.
Legal secretary, managing documents and correspondence in a law firm.
Court clerk, supporting judges and magistrates in court proceedings.
Police officer, where legal knowledge underpins the role.
Probation officer, working with offenders under supervision orders.
