professional studies
BTEC LEVEL 3
law
C EC
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
A-LEVEL
law
3 You have a real interest in law, but prefer a combination of
coursework and exams rather than just exams.
3 You want to learn vocational skills such as writing legal letters
and creating information leaflets.
3 You want to progress onto a law apprenticeship or job as a
paralegal.
3 You want to progress onto a law degree or law-related
degree such as criminology.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
3 A valuable introduction to English law.
3 Covers a wide range of topics including the law of torts,
contract law and criminal law.
3 Highly-respected qualification that appeals to a wide range of
students and is certainly not limited to those who wish to
pursue a legal career.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Year 1 (AS) – Law Making, the Legal System, Criminal Law 1, Torts
Law 1.
Year 2 (A-Level) – Contract Law, Criminal Law 2, Torts Law 2,
Nature of Law.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 (AS) - two 90-minute exams
Year 2 (A-Level) - three 120-minute exams.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
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average GCSE score of at least 5
keen interest and enthusiasm for law and current affairs
ability to solve legal problems and write essays
good time management in exams.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
One exam and several coursework assignments in each year.
Exams are based around a pre-released case study.
Both years’ results contribute equally to the final Extended
Certificate grade.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
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an interest in studying law
enthusiasm for the subject
good planning and organisational skills
ability to meet deadlines
PROGRESSION
You can apply to study law or other subjects at university or
apply for employment with bodies such as the Crown
Prosecution Service or the Legal Services Ombudsman.
Alternatively, you may try to obtain a paralegal post within a law
firm.
PROGRESSION
Degrees in law or a law-related such as criminology. Many
previous students have progressed to further law qualifications
and are now working as solicitors or barristers. Alternatively
some students aim to progress directly into employment for
agencies such as the Crown Prosecution Service or the
Environment Agency. Others progress onto legal
apprenticeships or become paralegals.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
We offer our A-Level students the very successful pre-legal
enrichment course designed to meet the specific needs of
those who are hoping to progress onto a law-related degree
and/or legal career. This involves them participating in key
events such as local mock trial competitions and mooting (legal
argument) competitions, as well as going on trips, and
interacting with guest speakers that include magistrates and
lawyers.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
You will be able to participate in the Priestley Law Mock Trial
Competition and you will also have visits from guest speakers
including local solicitors and lay magistrates. In year two, you
may opt to join the popular pre-legal programme to help you
prepare for progression onto a law related degree and/or law
related career.
www.priestley.ac.uk 01925 415415
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REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
First year (BTEC certificate) and encompasses two units:
1) Dispute solving within the civil law
2) Investigating aspects of the criminal law and legal system
The second year (BTEC Extended Certificate):
1) Applying the law
2) Aspects of tort.