Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Leeds. Classes run at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. You'll study the English legal system, civil law, criminal law, and family law. The course covers areas such as negligence, homicide, property offences, and police powers. Assessment is a mix of exams and coursework, split roughly 58% exam and 42% internally marked assignments. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE English Language and Maths. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec applied law qualification is equivalent to one A-level.
Who this course is for
School leavers aged 16 to 19
Entry requirements
You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including GCSE English Language and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how the civil court system works, including the people who work within it.
You'll study the law of negligence and how civil disputes are resolved.
You'll examine criminal law topics including assault, battery, homicide, theft, robbery, and burglary.
You'll learn about sentencing and the roles of people involved in criminal cases.
You'll analyse police powers and how they are applied in practice.
You'll investigate family law, covering different family relationships, breakdown of relationships, and financial and children's rights.
You'll develop skills in legal reasoning, effective communication, and self-discipline.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at the college. Assessment is 58% exam and 42% coursework. Unit 1 (Civil Law) and Unit 3 (Applying the Law) are assessed by external written exams. Unit 2 (Criminal Law and the Legal System) and the Family Law unit are assessed by internally marked assignments. The external exams are 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours respectively.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Legal secretary, supporting solicitors and barristers with casework and documents.
Court clerk, assisting judges and managing court administration.
Police officer, enforcing the law and working with the criminal justice system.
Paralegal, carrying out legal research and supporting qualified lawyers.
Legal administrator, handling case files and correspondence in a law firm.
Probation officer support worker, helping offenders manage their rehabilitation.
Compliance officer, ensuring organisations follow legal and regulatory rules.
What you could study next
A Level 3 BTEC Applied Law qualification opens routes into higher education and professional training.
LLB Law Degree, the standard route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister.
BA Criminology or Criminal Justice, for roles in policing, probation, or the justice system.
CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law, an alternative professional route into legal work without a full degree.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business or Public Services, for related professional roles.
