Applied Law BTEC Level 3

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All of our applications are now made using Applicaa, which can be accessed through the following link:

https://victory.applicaa.com/

The Applied Law BTEC provides students with the exciting opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the legal systems currently within the UK and the changes that have taken place within the last 20 years. Students are given the opportunity to look at both civil and criminal courts including up-to-date case studies. In addition to specific legal content students will develop transferable and higher-order skills that are highly regarded by universities and employers. The course is equivalent to one A Level and carries UCAS points which are vital if students are looking to study at university on completion of the course. No prior knowledge or study is needed in order to access the Applied Law course however an interest in law, justice and debating is necessary. The course is made up of both traditional examinations and coursework-based work offering students the opportunity to access their learning in a variety of ways.

Unit 1 – Dispute solving in civil law

Learners explore how civil disputes are resolved, both in the courts and by alternative means. They will examine precedent and its application in the law of negligence.

Unit 2 – Investigating aspects of criminal law

Learners research how laws are made and interpreted, who advises and decides on the outcome of criminal cases and the punishments that can be imposed if laws are broken. They will then present advice to clients on non-fatal offence case studies.

Unit 3 – Applying the Law

Learners examine the law related to specific crimes, including homicide and offences against property. They will explore the police procedures for dealing with such offences.

Unit 4 – Consumer law

Learners explore how individual consumers are protected by the law when they deal with a business, either face to face or by digital means.

Unit 1 – Dispute solving in civil law: Written external assessment 90 marks in Jan/May of Year 12

Unit 2 – Investigating aspects of criminal law: Internal assessment – 90 marks in May of Year 12

Unit 3 – Applying the Law: Written external assessment 90 marks in Jan/May of Year 13

Unit 4 – Consumer law: Internal assessment – 90 marks in May of Year 13

To study Vocational / Technical Qualifications: A minimum of 30 points. These points will be accumulated from your top 8 KS4 grades. For example a student who achieves the following grades would meet the entry criteria.

E.g 5+5+4+4+3+3+3+3 = 30 points (Average grade 3.75)

Some Vocational qualifications will require a Level 2 Merit or grade 4 to access them

Entry criteria is a guide and interviews will be conducted with candidates to confirm if they are suitable to follow their selected courses.

Higher Education – studying Law, History, Politics, a social science such as Sociology or a topic in global studies to degree level.

Apprenticeships – these may be within law firms, big organisations including United Nations or within smaller charities and companies.

Employment – this could be in a range of jobs using the transferable skills you will build or those specific to law such as Police Officer, Legal Secretary or working in the prison service or court system.