BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Law
at The Vale Academy, Brigg · school or sixth form
What the college says
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. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. It provides the basis of an excellent route for learners to pursue a career in the legal sector. This can be through higher education (degrees in business and law) or through an Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal Services.
What you need to get on
You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including GCSE English Language and Maths.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
The Vale Academy
The Vale Academy Atherton Way, Brigg, DN20 8AR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Brigg
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