Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Walsall – St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Walsall. Classes run at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College, full-time over two years. This level 3 btec applied law qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and covers the foundations of the English legal system, criminal law, civil law, and how law operates in everyday life. You'll study btec applied law classes in the classroom, building the knowledge that supports routes into law, policing, and public services.
Who this course is for
Two year course
What you will learn
You'll explore how the English legal system is structured and how it operates.
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 by the courts.
You'll investigate the roles of legal professionals, including solicitors, barristers, and judges.
You'll consider how human rights law shapes legal decisions in the UK.
You'll develop skills in reading, interpreting, and applying legal sources.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Classroom-based learning includes case study analysis, structured tasks, and written assignments. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed exams. Your teacher will mark internal assessments, which are then moderated externally.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Legal secretary, supporting solicitors with documents and casework
Court clerk, assisting with administration in magistrates or crown courts
Police officer, applying knowledge of criminal law on the job
Paralegal, carrying out legal research and drafting under supervision
Probation services officer, working with offenders in the justice system
Local government officer, working in compliance or regulatory roles
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Applied Law (Pearson Edexcel) - a larger qualification that deepens your legal study and strengthens university applications.
Law LLB Degree - the undergraduate route for those aiming to qualify as a solicitor or barrister.
Level 3 Diploma in Public Services - an alternative if you're drawn toward policing or the armed forces.
CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice - a vocational route into the legal profession without a degree.
