1. Applied Law KS5 Curriculum Map
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Law

2. Statement of intent Key Stage: 5 Subject: Applied Law
Academic Year:
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Law is an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the legal
sector.
A Law student will develop a keen interest in learning about:
Dispute solving in civil law
Investigating aspects of criminal law and the legal system
Applying the law
Aspects of family law
Aspects of tort
By the end of Key Stage 5, the intention is that students learn to think, speak and write like legal personnel.
They will respond to real cases by engaging as key legal personnel. They will have a good understanding of legal concepts and will be able to use these to apply the law in an unbiased manner. At the same time, they will recognise the situations in which these applications may not become a reality and how law can and will evolve.
Written work will be clear, accurate and detailed; and will be structured in the following way: identify / explain / analyse / judgement. A clear chain of reasoning will run through all written work using the PEELA framework. The professional structure of case notes will be learnt and legal terminology will be used with confidence.
What could this qualification lead to?
The qualification carries UCAS points and will support entry to many higher education courses. The qualification can also support progression to employment directly, or via an Apprenticeship.
How does the qualification provide employability skills?
There are opportunities throughout the programme to give learners practice in developing employability skills such as:
cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology
intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation
interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.

3. Curriculum Overview Key Stage: 5 Subject: Applied law
Academic Year:
Year
Unit content
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 12
Unit 1 : dispute solving in Civil law
Unit 2 –investigating aspects of criminal law and the legal system
Unit 3 – Applying the law.
Unit 2
investigating aspects of criminal law and the legal system
Learning aim A & B
Legal Skills
Influences on Parliament
The law-making procedure in Parliament
How statutes are interpreted by the courts
Delegated legislation
The European legislative process and its institutions
Learning aim C & D
The legal profession
Financing advice and representation in a criminal trial
Lay people
Judiciary
Elements of a crime
Non-fatal offences
Aims of sentencing
Factors involved in sentencing
Types of sentences
Features of civil law
Structure and jurisdiction of the English civil courts
Alternatives to the courts in civil dispute resolution
Legal skills
Sources of advice
Sources of funding
The cost of taking legal action
Learning aim C& D
Precedent
Duty of care
Breach of duty
Damage
Damages
Burden of proof and res ipsa loquitur
Learning aim D
Preparations for Set Task Assessment using Pearson pre-released Part A brief
Exam/Assessment period undertaking re-sits and retakes
Learning aim A
Murder
Voluntary manslaughter
Assessment
Y11 into Y12 summer transition work
In class TA & consolidation activities every lesson.
Pearson authorized Assignment 1
Pearson authorized Assignment 2
Chunked & scaffolded Set Task materials every lesson
Mock Set Task
Actual Set Task issued and marked by Pearson
In class TA & consolidation activities every lesson

4. Curriculum Overview Key Stage: 5 Subject: Applied law
Academic Year:
Year
Unit content
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring1
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 13
Unit 3 – Applying the law.
Unit 7- Aspects of tort
Learning aim B & C
Involuntary manslaughter
Corporate manslaughter
Theft: Section 1–6 of the Theft Act 1968
Robbery: Section 8 of the Theft Act 1968
Burglary: Section 9 of the Theft Act 1968
Fraud by false representation: Section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006
Criminal damage: Section 1 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971
Learning aim D & E
Duress
Intoxication
Self-defence
Insanity and automatism
Stop and search
Arrest
Detention, interviews, searches and samples
Unit 7-Aspects of tort
Learning aim A & B
Objectives of the law of tort
Law relating to duty of care, breach and damage
Psychiatric harm
Aim and calculation of damages
Economic loss
Negligent misstatements
Learning aim C & D
Occupiers’ liability
Vicarious liability
Private nuisance
Rylands v Fletcher liability
Final Exam/Assessment period undertaking resits and retakes
Assessment
Y12 into Y13 summer transition work
In class TA & consolidation activities every lesson
Early introduction of unit 3 set task and mark schemes
In class Unit 3 Mock Paper
Actual Exam in Jan exam period
In class TA & consolidation activities every lesson.
Pearson authorized Assignment 1
Pearson authorized Assignment 2