Law Level 3

This programme combines Applied Law and Business, giving you the opportunity to develop knowledge and practical skills across two closely connected areas.

You will study how the law operates in society and the workplace, while also developing an understanding of how businesses are created, managed, financed and developed.

You will also study areas of law and develop the skills needed to apply legal principles to realistic situations.

Topics of study include:

• Dispute Solving in Civil Law - exploring civil disputes and how they can be resolved
• Criminal Law and the Legal System - learning about the criminal justice system
• Applying the Law - applying legal rules and principles to realistic scenarios
• Employment Law
• The English Legal System.

On this course, you will develop skills in:

• Legal research
• Analysis
• Applying legislation and legal principles
• Problem-solving
• Written communication
• Using legal terminology
• Constructing reasoned arguments
• Understanding different perspectives.

Topics of study in Business include:

• Exploring Business - investigating different types of businesses and explore how businesses operate within their environment
• Developing a Marketing Campaign - exploring the purpose of marketing
• Personal and Business Finance - learning about personal financial planning and business income and expenditure
• Managing an Event - learning how to plan an event 
• International Business - exploring why businesses operate internationally 
• Principles of Management - developing an understanding of leadership and management styles.

Assessment will combine practical coursework, assignments and externally assessed work.

You may be assessed through:

• External examinations.
• Written legal responses.
• Case-study activities.
• Research tasks.
• Externally set tasks
• Practical activities.

This programme can support progression into higher education, apprenticeships, further professional training and employment.

The combination of Business and Applied Law can provide a useful foundation for degrees and higher-level study in areas such as:

• Law
• Business Management
• Business and Law
• Accounting and Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Management
• Criminology.

Specific university entry requirements will vary.

With further study and/or professional training, possible legal career pathways include:

• Solicitor
• Barrister
• Paralegal
• Legal executive
• Legal assistant
• Court and legal administration
• Compliance roles.