BTEC Certificate in Law L3
This course looks at the way the law works, how law is made and the people involved in the law. In the first year you will study topics including: Dispute Solving, Understanding Law-making, Aspects of Legal Liability. In the second year, you will cover the following specialist units: Homicide and Police Powers and Tort Law.These six units provide a solid foundation in legal studies, preparing students for further education or for applying legal principles in their personal and professional lives.
This course equips learners with the skills to study, analyse, apply and evaluate legal issues, rules, and principles. They will learn to construct clear, coherent arguments and appreciate multiple on legal matters.
Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference. Including English Language at grade 5 and maths at grade 4 as a minimum.
This qualification serves as a strong foundation for a variety of careers and higher education opportunities. Many students who complete the two-year course go on to Law at university. Recent graduates have progressed to universities such as Portsmouth, Winchester, Bournemouth, Kent, Sussex, and Surrey.
In addition to Law, students have successfully pursued degrees in related fields, including: Youth Justice,
Criminology
Business and
Social Work.
The skills and knowledge acquired during this course open doors to numerous career paths, including becoming a Legal Executive, entering the police force, working in the business or legal sectors, or even teaching.
This course is designed for students who are eager to learn about the law and legal system but prefer an alternative to traditional written examinations. Assessment is based on a variety of assignments, which may include interviews, creating documentaries, debates, presentations, letters, and report writing. Both group work and independent study are integral to the course.
The exam board for this BTEC is Pearson BTEC.
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