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Law (Applied)

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Law (Applied)

Course type: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
Awarding/exam body: Pearson Edexcel

Are you curious about how the English legal system works?

Do you want to understand what happens when someone breaks the law – and gets caught?

If the answers are yes, this course offers you an engaging alternative to A level Law. You’ll explore our legal system, the people who work in it, who and what influences our lawmakers, what happens to people who break the law, and what you could do if you were to be a victim of crime, or involved in a legal case.

You will delve into key components of the English legal system, along with areas of criminal and civil law. You’ll be able to apply legal theories to case studies, topical examples and scenarios whilst debating legal issues that affect our lives. You’ll be assessed through diverse assignments and controlled evaluations.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Law can be taken alongside A level subjects or combined with other BTEC subjects as part of a vocational package.

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law

Unit 2: Investigating Aspects of the Criminal Law and the Legal System

Unit 3: Applying the Law

Unit 4: Aspects of Family Law

50% coursework, 50% exam (externally assessed).

Law (Applied) opens a lot of doors to higher education. After you’ve completed the course, you can go on to do a university degree in law or in other subjects such as education, finance or business, or an apprenticeship in law or a related field, such as human resources.

6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, preferably including English Language or Maths at Grade 4 or above. An average GCSE Score of at least 4.3. Grade 4 in English Language and English Literature.

Trips to:

The High Courts of Justice

The Old Bailey

A local magistrates’ court

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Students can take any combination of 30 A level and Level 3 Applied Diploma subjects. Vocational programmes include 11 Level 3 Extended Diplomas, including BTEC, CTEC and University of the Arts courses, and 4 T Levels. We also offer BTEC Level 2 and Foundation options, along with GCSE Maths and English language retakes.

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At Saint Francis Xavier, we develop the whole person. Our commitment goes beyond academic achievement; we equip students with the confidence, values, and skills needed to thrive in higher education, employment, and adult life. With an extensive range of courses, our students receive expert teaching in our modern, state-of-the-art facilities.

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Nightingale’s friendly team builds positive relationships with all the children and parents.

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What Our
Students Say

The support I received from passionate teachers who pushed me to aim higher, to the tailored guidance with university applications made all the difference. SFX believed in my potential even when I doubted myself, and that encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue my ambitions. Without that foundation, I don’t think I’d be on the path to a legal career today.

Joshua, former Sociology student

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