Applied Law PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED

Applied Law PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED LAW

What is law? Take a few moments to think about situations in which you have had contact with the law during the past 24 hours; for example, buying something, driving or walking across a road. All of these are laws, when you cross the, there are laws that protect you, when you buy a new game for your xbox, there is a law that stops the seller from ripping you off. Laws are everywhere…

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Why choose to study Applied Law? This qualification is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the legal sector. It aims to give an introduction to study of the legal sector.

Can murder ever be legal? The Homicide Act 1957 has affected the law of England Wales for many years. The offences that fall into the category of unlawful homicide are murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter – these are all fatal offences where a person causes the death of another. Do you think murder is ever lawful? Killing another person but using reasonable force in self defence During war time where the objective is to destroy the enemy Where, in the interests of justice, force is used to make a lawful arrest In some countries, carry out a lawful death sentence

Is a killing of somebody always classed as murder? A man is threatened and is told if he does not pay £ 1000, his wife will be killed. In retaliation, he finds a knife and stabs the man. Is this murder? Does the fact he was provoked change anything? This would be known as manslaughter.

What does this course involve? Equivalent A Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external assessment. 60% Exam 40% Coursework

Course overview Year 1 Dispute solving in Civil Law (externally marked) Investigating aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System (internal) Year 2 Applying the Law (externally marked) 1 optional unit (internally marked): Aspects of Family Law Consumer Law Contract Law Aspects of Tort

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law This is an exam unit. It is split into 2 parts, you get part A 2 weeks before the exam. This unit uses the law of negligence and the way in which claims, such as damage or losses resulting from a car crash or causing injury to another person, are dealt with in English law. In this unit, you will learn about the courts that deal with civil law disputes, in addition to alternative methods of resolution. The basic principles of the law of negligence are considered and applied, together with sources of advice, funding, resolution and remedies.

Unit 2: Investigating aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System

Unit 2: Investigating aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System This is the coursework unit, we begin with this unit. This unit will enable you to understand how laws are made and used, particularly criminal laws, and where advice on those laws can be obtained. In this unit, you will develop the skills to investigate and research how different laws are made both inside and outside Parliament ranging from pressure groups to the EU and then interpreted in courts. You will investigate who decides the outcome of criminal cases and where advice and representation can be obtained and how it can be paid for. You will also investigate the aims of sentencing

Unit 3: Applying the Law

Unit 3: Applying the Law In this unit, you will be encouraged to consider the impact and consequences of crime. You will examine homicide offences, including murder, voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter. You will examine crimes against property such as theft, robbery and burglary. You will also examine the law relating to arrest, detention and searching people and property. Criminal law applies to everyone and it is important that you keep up to date with changes in the law. In this unit, you will examine case law relating to real-life crimes.

Unit 5: Consumer law

Unit 5: Consumer law This unit will enable you to understand the protection that is available. In this unit, you will examine and apply the statutory consumer protection laws that exist for contracts for the sale and supply of goods and services, both face to face and at a distance. You will explore and apply laws relating to exclusion clauses and unfair trading. This unit will give you an insight into the protection that is given to individuals when buying products or services from a business. It will enable you to understand your rights when buying goods or services and how to apply relevant rules to everyday contractual situations. This unit will help you in the workplace when dealing with consumers and it will also help you to progress to higher education courses in law or business.