Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers the foundations of English law, the legal system, and how law operates in practice. You'll explore criminal law, civil law, and the institutions that shape them. The level 3 BTEC applied law qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and sits alongside A Levels as a recognised route into university or legal careers.
You'll explore the structure of the English legal system 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 develop skills in legal reasoning and applying law to real scenarios.
You'll investigate the roles of legal professionals, including solicitors, barristers, and judges.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom through a mix of taught sessions, case study analysis, and group discussion. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Your assignments are marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Examinations test your ability to apply legal knowledge under timed conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Paralegal, supporting solicitors with casework and legal research.
Legal secretary, managing documents and correspondence in a law firm.
Court clerk, assisting with the administration of court proceedings.
Police officer, where knowledge of criminal law is directly relevant.
Probation officer, working with offenders under court supervision.
