Applied Law (L3)

( Level 3 Vocational – Equivalent to 1 A-Level )

Applied Law will develop your knowledge and understanding of the English legal system. Topics covered include the criminal and civil courts, law-making, dispute solving in negligence cases and aspects of criminal law. You will analyse aspects of the legal system and apply your knowledge to given scenarios to advise clients in a legal context. The course is continually assessed through a range of internal and external assessments.

Law outside of the classroom

You will have an opportunity to join Woking College Law Society and take part in a mock trial, competing against other schools and colleges nationally. 

What topics will I study?

You will cover the following four units:

• Dispute solving in civil law – exploring the civil law system and negligence (exam unit).
• Investigating aspects of criminal law and the legal system – researching how laws are created and advising clients on non-fatal offences against the person (coursework unit).
• Applying the law – examining the law related to specific crimes, including homicide and offences against property (exam unit).
• Contract Law – exploring the legal rules in relation to contracts (coursework unit).

What skills will I develop?

• You will develop your ability to work both independently and as part of a group in order to produce coursework and prepare for the external assessments.  
• You will develop and improve your research skills, as well as your overall IT and communication skills. 
• The units will allow you to develop independent legal research skills, including the use of legal databases, journals and case material. 
• You will become a critical consumer of information, expressing your point of view in a clear and concise manner. 
• You will improve your debating skills and develop the capacity to support a point of view with reference to evidence. 

Where does the course lead?

Whether you intend to pursue a career in law or you have a passing interest, the pervasiveness of law means that it is a highly valued area of education for all careers.  The discipline and approach developed during the study of law will prepare you for a large variety of careers.  These might include finance, commerce, journalism, politics, civil service, local government, business management, academia and, of course, the law.