Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Rotherham. Classes run full-time at Brinsworth Academy, five days a week during the day. This level 3 btec applied law course takes two years to complete. You'll study the legal sector and how it works in practice, covering topics consistent with current law and legal processes. To enrol, you'll need a grade 4 or above in GCSE English, Maths and Science. The course is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and supports progression to university, a legal services apprenticeship, or employment in the legal sector.
Who this course is for
The Extended Certificate provides an introduction to the legal sector providing content consistent with current practice. Supports progression to higher education, advanced apprenticeship in legal services and ultimately employment.
Entry requirements
Students are required to achieve a grade 4+ in GCSE English, Maths and Science.
What you will learn
You'll explore the structure of the English legal system and how courts operate.
You'll study key areas of law, including criminal law and civil law.
You'll learn how legal processes work in practice, from investigation through to resolution.
You'll examine the roles of legal professionals and how the legal sector is organised.
You'll develop skills in legal reasoning and applying law to real scenarios.
You'll build knowledge that supports progression to a law degree or legal apprenticeship.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Brinsworth Academy. The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Assignments are marked by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Examinations test your understanding of core legal topics. There is no single final exam - assessment is spread across the two years of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brinsworth Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Legal secretary, supporting solicitors with documents and administration.
Court clerk, assisting with the running of court proceedings.
Legal administrator, handling casework and correspondence in a law firm.
Paralegal, supporting qualified lawyers with research and case preparation.
Police officer, where knowledge of law is directly relevant.
Compliance officer, applying legal knowledge in a business setting.
What you could study next
LLB Law Degree, the main route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
Level 3 Legal Services Apprenticeship, combining work and study in a legal environment.
Level 7 Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), the assessment route to becoming a qualified solicitor after a law degree.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business or a related subject, if you want to combine legal knowledge with a broader professional qualification.
