Subject Leader: Mr M Bogan – mbogan@knoleacademy.org
Exam Board: Pearson
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations, including English and Maths.
Intent
Law continues to be a popular subject in Post 16. It is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in Law and those who wish to become more empowered about their rights and responsibilities. Through studying Applied Law, it is hoped that students will:
- Develop and sustain an enjoyment and knowledge of selected areas of law in England and Wales
- Develop important techniques such as critical thought, analytical and problem-solving skills, which are highly desirable in the workplace and higher education.
Implementation
Law students study four areas of law. Dispute solving focuses on civil law court structure, advice and representation, negligence and damages and is tested through external examination. Criminal law includes concepts related to law making, criminal law personnel and non-fatal criminal offences and is tested through coursework. Applying the law is an external examination focused on fatal criminal offences, police powers, offences against property and criminal defences. Family law is a coursework unit where students study the law relating to marriage, divorce and settlements. As an applied subject students will have to learn concepts and definitions and apply them to scenarios. Students will have to undertake independent research, manage their time effectively and ensure completion of work to deadlines. At the end of the course students should have a thorough understanding of legal concepts, be able to explain them confidently and precisely, apply them to scenarios and justify conclusions.
Impact
Employers across many industries hold The law qualification in high regard as the course helps you develop important skills, knowledge, and understanding. With further training, this course is a sound grounding from which to enter into a career in the legal profession, such as a solicitor, barrister or paralegal.
Course outline
Unit one: Dispute Solving in civil law
Unit two: Investigating aspects of criminal law and the legal system
Unit three: Applying the law
Unit four: Aspects of family law
Examination Information
Exam Board: Pearson
Qualification: BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Law
All units will require you to complete Pass, Merit and Distinction tasks.
Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law (25%)
Externally assessed. 1 hour 30 minutes controlled assessment. 90 GLH
- Students will be given a case study two weeks before the assessment, which will require them to conduct research and advise on a legal issue.
Unit 2: Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System (25%)
Internally assessed. 90 GLH.
- Based on a series of coursework tasks spread over two terms.
Unit 3: Applying the Law (25%)
Externally assessed. 1 hour 30 minutes controlled assessment. 120 GLH
- Students will be given a case study two weeks before the assessment, requiring them to conduct research and advise on a legal issue.
Aspects of Family Law (25%)
Internally assessed. 60 GLH
- Students will be given a unit that consists of Aspects of Family Law
Applied Law Future Paths
Careers include Police, Teachers, Civil Service, Politics, solicitors and more.
If you choose not to undertake university study, Law is also an excellent foundation for building a career in the police, as a teacher/lecturer, as a legal secretary or within the civil service or political arena.
Employers value this course due to the range of analytical skills and focus on independent learning that students develop during the course. There are also a growing number of apprenticeships available in the legal sector.