About this course
This course is ideal for learners who would like to find out how the legal system works. This involves studying the differences between criminal and civil law, the court system, dispute resolution and the people in the legal system. It also covers where English and Welsh law comes from, how they are applied and interpreted as well as the institutions and the laws of the European Union.
This qualification can be taken as a Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level).
KURSA JOMA VADĪTĀJS
Lucy McKenzie
Who is this aimed at?
This course is aimed at students who:
Would like to go into a career where Law would be beneficial, Police, the legal system etc
Would like to progress to Higher Education to study Law / Law and Criminology
Would like to develop knowledge and skills for the further study of law, and related subjects, such as Business
Would like to develop knowledge of the law in England, and an awareness of law in a European and global context
What will you learn?
Dispute Solving in Civil Law: Learners explore how civil disputes are resolved, both in the courts and by alternative means. They will examine precedent and its application in the law of negligence.
Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System: Learners research how laws are made and interpreted, who advises and decides on the outcome of criminal cases and the punishments that can be imposed if laws are broken. They will then present advice to clients on non-fatal offence case studies.
Applying the Law: Learners examine the law related to specific crimes, including homicide and offences against property. They will explore the police procedures for dealing with such offences.
Consumer Law: Learners explore how individual consumers are protected by the law when they deal with a business, either face to face or by digital means
What skills will you develop?
Evidence Evaluation
Informed Judgements
Exam Techniques & Revision
Technical Language
Self Confidence
Practice
(Digital) Literacy (Yr1 - U2)
Making Decisions & Focus
Application & Contextualisation
Applied Analysis & Research
Self-responsibility & Motivation
Seeks Challenge
Literacy (English)
Meeting Deadlines
Professional development
Solicitor
Barrister
Legal Executive
Legal Secretary Law with Criminology
Mediator
Teaching
Police Force
Business Management
Banking and Finance