Law – Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

Intent

Vocational learning aims to equip learners with the knowledge, critical thinking skills and practical experience they need to progress and thrive throughout their academic and professional careers. Our teaching focuses on developing communication, collaboration, and decision-making. We study Law to develop a good understanding of legal concepts, the application of legal principles and the development of legal systems.

The Law Department

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Subject Content

Key Stage 5

Key Stage 5

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Law

Year 12

Unit 1 – Dispute Solving in Civil Law: Learners explore how civil disputes are resolved, both in the courts and by alternative means. They will examine the making and working of precedent and its application in the law of negligence
Assessment – This unit is assessed under supervised conditions. Learners will be given a case study two weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. The supervised assessment period is one and a half hours in one session. During the supervised assessment period, learners will be given a set task.
Unit 2 – 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. Assessment – This unit is an internally assessed assignment.

Year 13

Unit 3 – 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. Assessment – This unit is assessed under supervised conditions. Learners will be given a case study two weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. The supervised assessment period is one session of 2 hours. During the supervised assessment period, learners will be given a set task that will assess their ability to explain, analyse and evaluate aspects of criminal law by applying the law to a scenario.
Unit 7 – Aspects of Tort: Learners explore how the law of tort protects people and the enjoyment of their property. They will examine compensation for loss, damage and injury in aspects of negligence, nuisance and occupiers’ liability cases. Assessment – This unit is an internally assessed assignment.

BTEC Level 3 Extended certificate in Applied Law Specification