Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at William Morris Sixth Form, part-time during the day, over two years. This is a Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec applied law qualification covering the English legal system, criminal law, civil law, and how law operates in everyday life. You'll need GCSE English at grade 5, Maths at grade 4, and five subjects at grades 4 or 5 to be considered. The course is EFA funded, so there is no fee for eligible post-16 learners.
Who this course is for
Post-16 learners
Entry requirements
English Grade 5, Maths Grade 4, five subjects at Grades 4 or 5
What you will learn
You'll explore how the English legal system is structured 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 role of legal professionals such as solicitors, barristers, and judges.
You'll apply legal principles to real scenarios and case studies.
You'll develop skills in constructing legal arguments and presenting evidence.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom through teacher-led sessions, group discussion, and case study analysis. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set and marked examinations. Pearson Edexcel sets the assessment criteria for the BTEC National Extended Certificate. Your assignments are marked by your tutors and moderated externally to ensure consistency.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. William Morris Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Legal secretary, supporting solicitors with documents and admin
Court clerk, assisting with case management in courts
Police officer, where knowledge of law is directly relevant
Paralegal, carrying out legal research and drafting documents
Probation officer, working with offenders in the justice system
Legal administrator, handling casework and correspondence in law firms
What you could study next
LLB Law Degree, the standard route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in the UK
BA Criminology, for those interested in crime, justice, and policing
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Law (Pearson Edexcel), a larger qualification if you want to study more units before university
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), for graduates from non-law degrees who want to convert to law
