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Introduction BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Applied Law (EDEXCEL) This course provides an overview of the English Legal System dealing with the institutions and personnel and the main sources of English Law including European Law.

Entry Criteria Standard college entry requirements of at least 5 A* - C grades, which includes a minimum of C in English or English Language as well as a minimum grade C in a predominantly written based or coursework based subject, or a Distinction or Merit in a predominantly written based BTEC or OCR subject.

Course Content Unit 1: Dispute Solving in the Legal System

The hierarchy of the court system The roles undertaken by the personnel of the courts (judges, magistrates, solicitors and barristers ) The alternatives to taking a case to court The financial help available for legal issues

Unit 2: Understanding Law Making

How legal rules are created by precedent How Acts of Parliament and statutory rules are made How statutes are interpreted by the courts The importance of European Law and the Institutions of the EU

Unit 3: Aspects of Legal Liability

The impact of the law of negligence The rules on measuring and paying damages The elements of a crime The aims of sentencing

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Assessment

All units are assessed by completion of coursework and are graded as a pass, merit or distinction. Successful completion of year 1 leads to the award of the BTEC Level 3 certificate, a qualification broadly equivalent to one AS level.

Further Information

There are no additional costs involved with the subject. All students are provided with hand-outs and there is internet access to a subscription site which deals with all aspects of the syllabus and gives up-to-date legal information. There will be trips organised to courts to witness the law in action and students will be able to attend a taster day session at Essex University.

Progression

To progress to Diploma level in the second year you will need to pass the Certificate in Applied Law. The Diploma in Applied Law will concentrate on homicide, property offences, police powers and employment law. This will lead to a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Law, which is broadly equivalent to an A-level.

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