Level 2 Law and Legal Work Course in Barnet. Classes run at Barnet and Southgate College Barnet Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 30 weeks and covers the different elements that make up law and the legal profession in the UK. You'll build a broad understanding of how the UK legal sector works, at a pace that fits around other commitments. You'll need English and maths qualifications to join.
Who this course is for
Our part-time, Level 2 law qualification allows anyone interested in law to gain a good understanding of the different elements that make up the legal profession and sector in the UK.
The course will allow learners to gain a well-developed overview of the different elements and factors that make up law in the UK.
Entry requirements
Learners will need English and maths qualifications.
What you will learn
You'll explore the structure of the UK legal system and how it operates.
You'll learn about the different areas of law, including criminal and civil law.
You'll understand the roles of legal professionals and how they work together.
You'll examine how courts and tribunals function in England and Wales.
You'll develop knowledge of legal processes and how cases progress through the system.
You'll gain an overview of the rights and responsibilities of individuals under UK law.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Barnet and Southgate College Barnet Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, discussion, and guided study. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework that test your understanding of legal topics covered during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnet and Southgate College Barnet Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Legal secretary, supporting solicitors and legal teams with administration
Court clerk, assisting with the running of court proceedings
Legal administrator, handling casework and correspondence in a law firm
Paralegal, supporting qualified lawyers with research and documentation
Local government officer, working on regulatory or legal matters in public services
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Law, for a deeper study of legal principles and practice.
Level 3 BTEC in Business and Law, combining legal knowledge with business skills.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Law), a route into a university law degree for those without traditional A-levels.
Paralegal qualifications through bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), for those aiming to work professionally in the legal sector.
