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BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Wolverhampton for 16 to 18 Year Olds – St Edmund’s Catholic Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 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 Wolverhampton.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at St Edmund's Catholic Academy, full-time over two years. This level 3 btec applied law course follows the Pearson Edexcel National Extended Certificate specification, with a minimum of 360 guided learning hours across the two years. You'll be graded on a Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction* scale. To join the sixth form, you'll need an average point score of 4 or above, plus agreement from subject teachers.

Who this course is for

60190437 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Law New specification course, minimum guided learning hours are 360 over a 2-year period offered at St Edmund’s Catholic Academy. Grading scale is P/M/D/D*

Entry requirements

APS of 4+ to enter 6th form & agreement from subject teachers.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the English legal system, including courts, tribunals, and legal personnel.
  • You'll study criminal law, covering key offences and defences.
  • You'll examine civil law and how disputes are resolved outside the criminal courts.
  • You'll analyse how law is made, including legislation and case law.
  • You'll develop skills in applying legal rules to factual scenarios.
  • You'll build the ability to evaluate legal arguments and reach reasoned conclusions.

How you will learn

The Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate uses a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Internally assessed units are marked by your teachers against Pearson's criteria. Externally assessed units are set and marked by Pearson. Classroom sessions at St Edmund's Catholic Academy cover the full specification content, with guided learning hours totalling at least 360 across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Edmund's Catholic Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Paralegal assistant: support solicitors with casework and legal research.
  • Legal secretary: manage documents and correspondence in a law firm.
  • Court clerk: assist in the administration of court proceedings.
  • Police officer: a law background supports the application and training process.
  • Probation services officer: work with offenders under supervision orders.
  • Legal compliance officer: ensure organisations follow relevant laws and regulations.

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC Applied Law qualification can support applications to university law degrees or criminology degrees, where it may be accepted alongside or instead of A Levels. You could also progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business or Public Services. Some learners use this btec applied law qualification as a step toward a solicitor apprenticeship or a police constable degree apprenticeship.

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