Yr 12 Law - T1-W1-Thu - Exploring the BTEC Applied Law Course
Year 12 - BTEC Law T 1/Wk 1/Thu
Learning objective
Understanding the content and what is required to succeed in the
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Law
Lesson duration is: 100 minItems in this lesson
Year 12 - BTEC Law T 1/Wk 1/Thu
Learning objective
Understanding the content and what is required to succeed in the
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Law
Starter/Literacy
What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?
Definition of civil law:
Example of civil law:
What types of law are dealt with using civil law procedures?
Definition of criminal law:
Example of criminal law:
What types of law are dealt with using criminal law procedures?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the components of the BTEC Applied Law course.
Introduction to BTEC Applied Law
The BTEC Applied Law course covers various aspects of law, including legal systems, criminal law, and civil law.
The specification for the course can be found at
and the website is here
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/applied-law-2017.html
Core Units
The course includes core units such as Unit 1 - Dispute Solving in the Legal System, Unit 2 - Understanding Law Making, and Unit 3 - Aspects of Legal Liability.
Optional Units
The optional unit we will be studying in more detail is Unit 4 - Aspects of Family Law. This has proven very popular with our students and with the results we are able to secure.
What do you already know about the BTEC Applied Law course?
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods include Pearson Set Assignments (PSAs), course work including case studies, and practical activities to evaluate understanding and application of legal concepts in both the coursework and the assignments.
Progression Opportunities
Successful completion of the BTEC Applied Law course can lead to direct employment in legal services, or further legal studies, or related fields at university and college.
Real-world Application
Students will have the opportunity to apply legal knowledge to real-world scenarios, gaining practical insights into the legal profession.
Sample Scenario involving grievous bodily harm
Use the IDEA model
Delivery plan
Year 12 - Terms 1 & 2 - Unit 2 Content & Coursework
Year 12 - Terms 3 & 4 - Unit 3 Content & External Assessment (PSA)
Year 12 - Terms 5 & 6 - Sit Unit 3 Assessment and start Unit 1 Content
Year 13 - Terms 1 & 2 - Unit 1 Content & External Assessment (PSA) & Resit Unit 3
Year 13 - Terms 3 & 4 - Unit 4 Content & Coursework
Year 13 - Term 5 - Complete Unit 4 and Resit Unit 1 as required
Conclusion and Discussion
Reflect on the importance of the BTEC Applied Law course and encourage students to ask questions and share their thoughts on the subject.
Read pages 55-68 of Chapter 2 of the base textbook and be ready to discuss the content in class.
Homework
