Law

Applications Open: 13th November, 2025

Applications Close: 31st January, 2026

Entry Requirements: These are unique to each subject (located on the subject information page).

How to Apply: Please apply via KentChoices

You should only choose one subject per options block with a maximum of three subjects overall.

This qualification is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the legal sector. It aims to give a coherent introduction to study of the legal sector.

The topics which will be covered are:

• Dispute Solving in Civil Law - Learners explore how civil disputes are resolved, both in the courts and by alternative means. They will examine the making and working of precedent and its application in the law of negligence.

• Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System - Learners research how laws are made and interpreted, who advises and decides on the outcome of criminal cases and the punishments that can be imposed if laws are broken. They will then present advice to clients on non-fatal offence case studies.

• Applying the law - Learners examine the law related to specific crimes, including homicide and offences against property. They will explore the police procedures for dealing with such offences.

• Contract Law - Learners explore the legal rules governing the formation of contracts, the effect of different terms in a contract, how contracts are discharged and the remedies available.

Unit 1 - externally assessed in January of year 12 (chance to resit in April)

Unit 2 - Coursework assessed from January to July of year 12

Unit 3 - externally assessed in January of year 13 (chance to resit in April)

Unit 4 - Coursework assessed from January to July of year 13

Unit 1 and 3 is 58% and Unit 2 and 4 is 42%.

Five GCSEs graded 4-9 and a grade 4 in English Language.

Career opportunities: Lawyer, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Legal Recruiter, Judge, Magistrate, Law Clerk, Court Reporter, Forensic Scientist, Law Firm Administrator, Solicitor, Police Force, Politician, Prime Minster, Detective & Barrister.