APPLIED LAW Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended

APPLIED LAW Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Law

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.

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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 (inter ◦ 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 (mandatory) ◦ This is the exam unit ◦ You will sit this exam in the Summer term. In the exam you will have to apply the relevant law to a case and decide the possible outcome. You will have to write a file note and a letter. ◦ 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 (mandatory) ◦ 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 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 apply and present this information professionally to clients with the aid of non-fatal offence case studies.

Unit 3: Applying the Law (mandatory) ◦ This in the first unit you complete in your second year. ◦ 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. ◦ You will need to be aware of specific Acts of Parliament that relate to criminal offences and police procedures. You will develop problem-solving skills and legal research skills. You will use these research skills to investigate the way in which the law is developed and applied. You will have the opportunity to apply the relevant law to a scenario involving a crime.

Year 2: Consumer law (optional unit) ◦ The law has always tried to protect individual consumers from businesses that could take advantage of their position to make contracts that are potentially unfair to the consumer. ◦ This unit will enable you to understand the protection that is available, how it can be applied to certain situations and the remedies 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.

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.

Jobs within Law • • Solicitor Barrister HR Recruitment Politics Journalist Legal administration Law enforcement

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 (inter ◦ 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 (mandatory) ◦ This is the exam unit ◦ You will sit this exam in the Summer term. In the exam you will have to apply the relevant law to a case and decide the possible outcome. You will have to write a file note and a letter. ◦ 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 (mandatory) ◦ 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 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 apply and present this information professionally to clients with the aid of non-fatal offence case studies.

Unit 3: Applying the Law (mandatory) ◦ This in the first unit you complete in your second year. ◦ 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. ◦ You will need to be aware of specific Acts of Parliament that relate to criminal offences and police procedures. You will develop problem-solving skills and legal research skills. You will use these research skills to investigate the way in which the law is developed and applied. You will have the opportunity to apply the relevant law to a scenario involving a crime.

Year 2: Consumer law (optional unit) ◦ The law has always tried to protect individual consumers from businesses that could take advantage of their position to make contracts that are potentially unfair to the consumer. ◦ This unit will enable you to understand the protection that is available, how it can be applied to certain situations and the remedies 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.

Bridging tasks ◦ In order for you to be able to choose to study Law, you must pass the bridging tasks set. These tasks have been broken down into 3 weeks and lessons. The purpose of these tasks is to check your understanding and ability to grasp the subject. The tasks set provide you with an insight into the topics you will cover during this course. If you are unsure of any of the tasks set, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Week 1 – lesson 1 ◦ Using your mobile whilst driving; for and against? ◦ Research what the law currently states in the UK regarding each of these matters ◦ Do you agree or disagree with the current law? ◦ Should the current law be changed? If so, how? ◦ Write a paragraph for each law, justifying your arguments on whether you agree or disagree with the current law. To help you do this, consider the current pros and cons of each law.

Week 1 – lesson 2 ◦ UK implementing the death penalty; for and against? ◦ Research what the law currently states in the UK regarding each of these matters ◦ Do you agree or disagree with the current law? ◦ Should the current law be changed? If so, how? ◦ Write a paragraph for each law, justifying your arguments on whether you agree or disagree with the current law. To help you do this, consider the current pros and cons of each law.

Week 1 – lesson 3 ◦ Right to protecting your property; for and against? ◦ Research what the law currently states in the UK regarding each of these matters ◦ Do you agree or disagree with the current law? ◦ Should the current law be changed? If so, how? ◦ Write a paragraph for each law, justifying your arguments on whether you agree or disagree with the current law. To help you do this, consider the current pros and cons of each law.

Week 1 – lesson 4 ◦ Euthanasia (intervening and helping someone end their life) for and against? ◦ Research what the law currently states in the UK regarding each of these matters ◦ Do you agree or disagree with the current law? ◦ Should the current law be changed? If so, how? ◦ Write a paragraph for each law, justifying your arguments on whether you agree or disagree with the current law. To help you do this, consider the current pros and cons of each law.

Week 2 – lesson 1 & 2 ◦ Laws are created by Parliament, however the media and pressure groups (groups of people protesting about an issue they strongly believe in) can influence and change laws made by parliament. ◦ Write a paragraph on how media influences law making: ◦ Write a paragraph on how pressure groups influence law making: ◦ Watch the following clips: ◦ https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Sj 8 g. W 0 CTUPg ◦ https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Sh_Spb 7 hjj. U ◦ https: //www. bbc. co. uk/news/uk-47161480 ◦ (carry out your own research too)

Week 2 – lesson 3 & 4 ◦ Once you have watched these documentaries, on Microsoft word, write an essay, cover the following: ◦ Details of what happened to Stephen Lawrence ◦ Details of what injustices took place ◦ Media coverage of the case ◦ When the killers were convicted ◦ Changes that occurred in policing ◦ Note: complete this task on a word document, make sure you include your name and the date on your work.

Week 3 – lesson 1 ◦ In unit 2, we will cover non fatal offences. ◦ Research all 4 offences. Define each offence ◦ http: //alevellaw. doomby. com/pages/non-fatal-offences/ Offence Assault Battery Actual Bodily Harm Grievous bodily harm Definition

Week 3 – lesson 2 ◦ In unit 2, we will cover non fatal offences. ◦ Research all 4 offences, add examples of injuries associated with each offence. Use this link to help you: ◦ http: //alevellaw. doomby. com/pages/non-fatal-offences/ Offence Assault Battery Actual Bodily Harm Grievous bodily harm Types of injuries

Week 3 – lesson 3 ◦ It is important you are able to recognise and use subject specific terminology within the course. Research a definition for the following terms: ◦ Actus reus ◦ Mens rea ◦ Defendant ◦ Claimant ◦ Negligence ◦ Compensation ◦ Manslaughter ◦ Robbery ◦ Burglary ◦ Theft ◦ Crown Court ◦ Bail ◦ Murder