Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study how courts resolve civil disputes, how criminal law works, and how laws are made and interpreted. Topics include negligence, homicide, non-fatal offences, and the roles of those who advise and decide in criminal cases. You'll need an average GCSE point score of 3.5 and a grade 4 in English Language or Literature to join. Bursaries are available.
Who this course is for
You will explore how civil disputes are resolved, both in the courts and by alternative means. You will examine the making and working of precedent and its application in the law of negligence. You will research how laws are made and interpreted, who advises and decides on the outcome of criminal cases and the punishments that can be imposed if laws are broken specifically looking at non-fatal offences.
You will examine the law related to specific crimes, including homicide (murder and manslaughter) and offences against property (theft, robbery, burglary, criminal damage and fraud). You will explore the police procedures for dealing with such offences. You will explore the requirements of a valid marriage and civil partnerships, the laws governing the breakdown of relationships, as well as how disputes over children are resolved by the courts.
Entry requirements
An Average GCSE Point Score of 3.5 is required and a 4 in English Language or Literature.
What you will learn
You'll explore how civil disputes are resolved in courts and through alternative means.
You'll examine how legal precedent is made and how it applies in negligence cases.
You'll study how laws are made and interpreted in England and Wales.
You'll investigate non-fatal offences and the criminal law around homicide, including murder and manslaughter.
You'll learn about the roles of legal advisers, judges, and juries in criminal cases.
You'll research the punishments that courts can impose when laws are broken.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at the centre. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Your assignments will be marked by your teachers and moderated by Pearson. The external assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sacred Heart Catholic High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Legal secretary, supporting solicitors and barristers with casework
Court clerk, assisting with the administration of court proceedings
Police officer, enforcing the law and working with the criminal justice system
Paralegal, carrying out legal research and supporting qualified lawyers
Probation officer, supervising offenders and supporting rehabilitation
Legal administrator, managing case files and correspondence in a law firm
What you could study next
LLB Law Degree: the standard route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. Your BTEC National Extended Certificate meets typical entry requirements for many universities.
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Law: a larger qualification if you want to study more units before moving to higher education.
CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law: a work-based route into the legal profession for those who prefer to earn while they learn.
