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Level 3 Course

Legal Terminology

  Want to understand the law better? An understanding of legal terminology is valuable in many different situations. Anyone working in a law office needs this knowledge; and often a course like this can be a first step toward a job such a situation Businessmen, politicians, public servants, accountants...in fact many different professions need a solid understanding of legal terminology The language of law differs from most other role-specific languages in that legal language is culture-bound and intertwined with each particular society and its legal system. Legal language is not a universal language such as is the case of the language of natural science, which is an almost universal language utilised by scientists worldwide. Legal language is developed in laws or sentences, in administrative acts or in private negotiations, and it is always based in the dialectical relationship between being and having to be, between legal prescription and concrete case. While retaining its fundamental characteristics, it has diversity of styles and of environments.
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Level 3 Diploma in Employment Law

  The course endeavours to place the employment relationship within its context in our legal system and explains how the various sources of law have developed and govern the operation of the contract of employment. It is hoped the coverage of this course will motivate students to progress further and perhaps embark upon a career within law or a human resources related discipline. For the vast majority of us the employment relationship is a daily reality which can last throughout the course of our lifetimes. Irrespective of our motivations for participation, it is destined to be one of the longstanding relationships of our adult life. For many such a relationship may be relatively mundane; for others this may be far more traumatic and less happy. For these reasons, this course is guaranteed to be relevant and of interest to a vast array of people, those wishing to work in the field of law, or those seeking to improve their knowledge of employment law. The course consists of ten modules. Throughout the modules you will encounter various cases studies which are designed to test your understanding and aid the learning process itself. The course is designed to be self contained, but students are encouraged to consult the listed texts in order to deepen their understanding of the area. Students should take care to ensure that they consult the latest edition of any additional texts; it will become clear that Employment law is a fast evolving discipline and it is really necessary to consult a reliable reference source to ensure that legal principles remain intact.
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Level 3 Diploma in Forensic Science Diploma

  In this Forensic Science course we will examine the fascinating subject of Forensic Science.  Forensic science can be simply defined as the application of science to the law.  In criminal cases forensic scientists are often involved in the search for, and examination of, physical traces which might be useful for establishing or excluding an association between someone suspected of committing a crime and the scene of the crime or victim.  Such traces commonly include blood and other body fluids, hairs, textile fibres from clothing etc., materials used in buildings such as paint and glass, footwear, tool and tyre marks, flammable substances used to start fires and so on.  Sometimes the scientist will visit the scene itself to advise about likely sequence of events, any indicators as to who the perpetrator might be, and to join in the initial search for evidence.  Other forensic scientists analyse suspected drugs of abuse, specimens from people thought to have taken them or to have been driving after drinking too much alcohol, or to have been poisoned.  Yet others specialise in firearms, explosives, or documents whose authenticity is questioned. In civil cases forensic scientists may become involved in some of the same sorts of examinations and analyses but directed to resolving disputes as to, for example, the cause of a fire or a road accident for which damages are being claimed. Forensic scientists can appear for either side - prosecution or defence in criminal matters, and plaintiff or defendant in civil ones.  They tend to present their findings and opinions in written form either as formal statements of evidence or reports.  Sometimes they are required to attend court to give their evidence in person.  However, the evidence is produced and whether supporting the case for the prosecution or the defence, the evidence collected and presented by forensic scientists is subject to the rules of evidence and the provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.  For this reason the importance of the continuity of the chain of evidence will be stressed throughout the course. The origins of forensic science, which can be traced back to Imperial Rome and even earlier to Ancient China, are discussed in the first module of the Forensic Science course where you will have a brief introduction to the pioneers of forensics.  The assessment for this module will require you to draw up a time line of forensic developments and to match forensic innovators with their particular contribution to the body of forensic knowledge.  The second module is composed of a case study describing a particular crime scene.  The module will examine who does what at the crime scene, which specialists attended or were involved, which branches of forensic science were involved, how evidence was collected, preserved and presented.  At the end of this module there will be a completed example case study report and some knowledge checks designed to get you to organise the information you have acquired into a format that you feel comfortable with.  There is also a requirement to submit a 500 word essay.  Subsequent modules within the Forensic Science course will present a detailed discussion of the forensic specialists and specialisations involved in the case study.  Each module will be followed by knowledge checks and an essay requirement.  This pattern will be followed throughout the Forensic Science course and you will examine a number of case studies.  It is only the essays and/or case study exercises that need be submitted for assessment.  There is no examination.  You will be assessed solely on the course work. This fascinating subject provides a host of exciting career opportunities for those who are appropriately qualified and motivated. Our aim is to provide you with the best deal availablewhen purchasing this Forensic Science course, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you.
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Certificate

Certificate in Legal Practice

  Take a first step toward working in the Law. The legal and crime prevention industries are huge; and only a small proportion of people who work in these professions are lawyers. Everyone working in these industries still needs to understand legal language; have good communication and organisational skills and be able to interact with and support the overall purpose of the organisation they work in; whether a legal office, police, jail, court, security firm; or something else. This course has been developed to build knowledge and skills that are valuable for support staff in all of these types of organisations. (eg. Law office staff, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Solicitors, Law Professors, Legal Receptionists/Secretaries, Private Investigators, Authorised Government Inspectors and Officers, Law Enforcement Officers and many others.
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Diploma

BTEC (HND) in Law Studies

  This unit aims to raise learner awareness of the different types of ICT skills, and provide the opportunity for them to develop these skills commensurate with H4 and H5 study. The course is delivered via distance learning with no face to face contact between tutors and students, therefore understanding appropriate research techniques, portfolio skills and self-reflection is important in terms of independent study at this level as well as facilitating a positive learning experience Students are encouraged to conduct independent research related to the study of Law using ICT skills, so that they can begin to compile their own resource list and also prepare themselves for further and more complex activities later in the course Entry Requirements: All students must be 17 years of age and above. Students should have completed a Level 3 Diploma or A level standard course (or equivalent) before the Level 5 qualification.
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