Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Skegness. Classes run at Skegness Academy, full-time during the day, over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec applied law qualification is designed for post-16 learners aiming to progress to higher education and careers in the legal sector. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 to be considered. A bursary may be available to help with additional resources if you're eligible.
Who this course is for
The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Law is a
qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their
education through applied learning and who aim to progress to
higher education and ultimately to employment, in the legal sector.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE - Grades 9 to 4
What you will learn
You'll explore the English legal system, including courts, tribunals, and legal personnel.
You'll study criminal law, covering offences, defences, and sentencing.
You'll examine civil law and how disputes are resolved outside the criminal courts.
You'll analyse how legislation and case law shape legal decisions.
You'll develop skills in reading and applying legal sources to real scenarios.
You'll practise constructing legal arguments and presenting reasoned conclusions.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Coursework units are marked by your teachers and moderated externally. Examined units are sat under timed conditions. Classes are classroom based, full-time during the day at Skegness Academy.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skegness Academy 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, handling documentation and administration in a law firm.
Court clerk, assisting with court administration and case management.
Legal administrator, managing files and correspondence in a legal setting.
Police officer, where knowledge of criminal law is directly relevant.
Compliance officer, applying legal knowledge in a business or regulatory context.
What you could study next
LLB Law Degree, the main route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
BA Criminology or Criminal Justice, for those interested in the wider justice system.
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Law, if you want to extend your applied law study before university.
Solicitor Apprenticeship (Degree Level), combining work and study to qualify without a traditional degree route.
