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Law and Criminal Justice Studies - Level 3

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Pexels Sora Shimazaki 5669619
  • Length 2 years
  • Study Full-Time
  • Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Law / NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Policing

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More about the course

Do you want to learn how society functions to uphold law and order and what drives crime? If you are someone who wishes to move on to a degree in law, policing, or a broader field of criminal justice, our Level 3 Law and Criminal Justice Studies course is perfect for you.

Writing, theorising, reasoning, and arguing skills will be taught to you by lawyers and former police officers.

You will learn about the entire legal system and cover subjects like how the law is applied, leadership, and resolving conflicts. You will have the chance to participate in social action projects with NE Youth and work placements with local law firms.

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What can I do with a qualification in Law, Policing and Protective Services

Daily tasks:

  • Conducts trials according to rules of procedure, announces the verdict and passes sentence and/or awards costs and damages.
  • Hears, reads and evaluates evidence, and instructs or advises the jury on points of law or procedure.
  • Drafts pleadings and questions in preparation for court cases, appears in court to present evidence to the judge and jury, cross examines witnesses and sums up why the court should decide in their client.
  • Advises client on the basis of legal knowledge, research and past precedent as to whether to proceed with legal action.
  • Becomes acquainted with the facts of a case through reading statements, law reports, and consulting with clients or other professionals.

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Daily tasks:

  • Sorts and files correspondence and carries out general clerical work.
  • Delivers and collects documents.
  • Attends meetings and keeps records of proceedings.
  • Answers enquiries and directs clients to appropriate experts.
  • Maintains court and clients.
  • Types letters and legal documents such as wills and contracts.

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What can I do with a qualification in Law, Policing and Protective Services

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