Specification
The Certificate provides a basic introduction to the legal sector supporting progress to further or higher education and ultimately employment.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Law
Qualification number: 601/9042/5
Guided learning hours: 180
First teaching: September 2017
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 250
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
The Extended Certificate provides an introduction to the legal sector providing content consistent with current practice. Supports progression to higher education, advanced apprenticeship in legal services and ultimately employment.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Law
Qualification number: 601/9043/7
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: September 2017
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 485
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
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Published resources
We have a range of published resources available to support the delivery of our L3 Nationals Applied Law qualification.
