Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Willenhall. Classes run at St Thomas More Catholic School Willenhall, full-time during the day. This two-year course gives you a solid introduction to the legal sector through applied learning. You'll study key aspects of law, choose an optional unit to suit your interests, and build the skills needed for higher education. The level 3 BTEC applied law qualification is equivalent in size to one A level, making it a recognised route into university study.
Who this course is for
This course is for any post-16 students who want to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the legal sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A level and aims to provide a good introduction to study of the legal sector, giving students an opportunity to learn about the key aspects of law, to add an optional unit of their choice, and to further develop skills needed to enter a higher education programme or employment. This course is for anyone who has achieved 5 or more GCSE passes at Grade 4. This is a vocationally related qualification and an alternative to traditional A Levels.
What you will learn
You'll explore the foundations of the English legal system and how it operates.
You'll study key areas of law, including criminal and civil law.
You'll analyse how laws are made, interpreted, and applied in real cases.
You'll develop research and analytical skills relevant to legal study.
You'll complete an optional unit in an area of law that interests you.
You'll build the academic skills needed to progress to higher education.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining taught content, case study analysis, and written assignments. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is through a mix of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed units. Coursework is marked by your centre and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Thomas More Catholic School Willenhall will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Legal secretary, providing administrative support in law firms
Court clerk, supporting proceedings in magistrates or county courts
Paralegal, assisting solicitors with casework and research
Police officer, where knowledge of law is directly relevant
Probation officer, working with offenders in the justice system
Civil service administrator, working in government legal or policy roles
What you could study next
LLB Law Degree, the main route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister
BA Criminology or Criminal Justice, for those interested in the justice system more broadly
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business or Public Services, a shorter higher education route
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Law or related subject, for a more applied degree-level qualification
Your BTEC applied law qualification is designed to support progression to university, so most learners go on to apply for a degree course.
