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Level 3
Applied Law BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/ Ext Certificate
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course looks at the way the law works, how law is made and the people involved in the law. Students will also study several aspects of criminal law such as homicide, theft, burglary and robbery. There are 4 units in this course: Dispute Solving in Civil Law (External assessment) In this unit we look at the people involved in a court case and the way in which civil law cases are dealt with. Criminal Law & the Legal System (Internal assessment) In this unit we look at the way in which laws are made by the courts, Europe and parliament. We also cover a range of non-fatal criminal offences and the sentences imposed by the courts. Applying the Law (External assessment) In this unit we look in greater depth at criminal law including murder, manslaughter, theft, robbery burglary and criminal damage, and the available defences. Aspects of Tort (Internal assessment) In this unit we look deeper into the law of Tort having learnt the basics in unit 1. Now we explore the law on nuisance and the liability of occupiers as well as the responsibility of employers for the negligent acts of their employees
FURTHER INFORMATION
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4, including grade 4 in English Language. An interest in law is essential. An interest in current affairs is desirable so that you can give examples from real life to show how the law works.
Law goes well with anything. A lot of students successfully combine law with criminology, business and social science subjects such as history and psychology. This qualification provides a good foundation for progression to higher education courses such as law, criminology or business studies. It also provides a good foundation to move on to law related careers such as a legal secretary, or progression to the Institute of Legal Executives exams.
Externally assessed units will be set tasks. Internally assessed units will help you to build a portfolio of work.
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In order to do well on this course students will need to: • Listen attentively – pay attention to the fine details of the subjects, essential for higher grades in law. • Participate fully – in order to enjoy and get the most out of lessons. • Seek and act on feedback – by learning to give and take regular peer assessment in class.