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KS5: BTEC Applied Law

Intent

BTEC Nationals in Applied Law are unique qualifications in the legal sector, providing an excellent introduction to law and giving learners an edge when progressing to higher education and employment.

Curriculum Journey

In Year 12 the students study Unit 1 Dispute Solving in Civil Law which prepares them for Unit 7 Tort Law as it lays the foundation of the law of negligence in civil law which they will continue to study in Year 13. Also in Year 12 the students gain an understanding of criminal law and the legal system when studying Unit 2 which gives them the knowledge to apply this law in Year 13 when studying Unit 3.

Careers

Students studying BTEC Applied Law can progress into careers in fields such as law, business and politics.

Assessment

Internal Assessment

External Assessment

  • Unit 2 Brief 25% of final grade
  • Unit 7 Brief 17% of final grade
  • Unit 1 Exam 25% of final grade
  • Unit 3 Exam 33% of final grade
Module 1

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law

  • Assessment Week – Mock Assignment

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

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment

All mock assignments will check each learning outcome and learner progress towards final assessment

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law

  • Assessment Week – Mock Assignment

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

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law

  • Assessment Week – Mock Exam

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

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment

Possible first External Exam sitting for Unit 1 dependent upon progress

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law

  • Assessment Week – Mock Exam

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

  • Assessment Week: Summative Assignment Submitted Unit 2

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law

  • Assessment Week – Revision

Unit 3: Applying the Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment

External Examination (May/June) – Unit 1 First/Second sittings

Start Unit 3: Applying the Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment

Unit 7: Tort Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment
Module 1

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law (revision for re-sits intervention)

  • Assessment Week – Mock Exam 

Unit 3: Applying the Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment

Unit 7: Tort Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law (revision for re-sits intervention intervention)

  • Assessment Week – Mock exam (January re-sit) 

Unit 3: Applying the Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock Exam and revision

Unit 7: Tort Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment

Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law re-sits)

  • Assessment Week – External Examination (January re-sit) 

Unit 3: Applying the Law

  • Assessment Week: External Examination (January)

Unit 7: Tort Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment

Unit 3 First Sitting at CA

Unit 1 Second/Third sitting at CA

Unit 3: Applying the Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock exam (re-sits only)

Unit 7: Tort Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock Assignment

Unit 3: Applying the Law

  • Assessment Week: Mock exam (re-sits only)

Unit 7: Tort Law

  • Assessment Week: Summative Assignment Unit 7 Deadline

Unit 3: Applying the Law

  • Assessment Week: External Examination (re-sits only)

Unit 3 Second Sitting at CA