BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Wednesbury for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Paralegal Courses in Walsall.

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Wednesbury. Classes run at Grace Academy Darlaston, full-time over two years. You'll study how law is made and how it works in practice, covering criminal law, civil law, contract law, consumer law, and dispute resolution. Entry requires GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above. This level 3 BTEC applied law qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and carries UCAS points, making it useful for anyone considering university or a legal career.

Who this course is for

Sixth Form Students

Entry requirements

GCSE English Grade 4 or above GCSE Maths Grade 4 or above

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how laws are made in the UK, including the role of Parliament and the courts.
  • You'll study the criminal law process, from investigation through to sentencing.
  • You'll examine civil law and how disputes between individuals and organisations are resolved.
  • You'll learn the principles of contract law and what makes an agreement legally binding.
  • You'll investigate consumer law and the rights and protections it gives to buyers.
  • You'll look at specialist areas of law and how they apply in real situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Grace Academy Darlaston. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Assignments are set and marked by your teachers, then moderated by Pearson Edexcel. External assessments are sat under exam conditions. Your final grade reflects performance across both.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Grace Academy Darlaston will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Paralegal, supporting solicitors with casework and research
  • Legal secretary, handling correspondence and documents in a law firm
  • Court clerk, assisting with administration in the court system
  • Police officer, where knowledge of criminal law is directly relevant
  • Compliance officer, ensuring organisations follow legal requirements
  • Legal apprentice, combining paid work with further legal training

What you could study next

  • LLB Law Degree, the main route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in the UK
  • CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law, an alternative legal qualification for those not taking the university route
  • Solicitor Apprenticeship (Degree Level), combining work and study to qualify without a traditional degree
  • A Levels in Law or related subjects, if you want to broaden your sixth-form profile alongside this BTEC

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