ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law (2025)

Category

Law & Legal Studies

Level

Level 5

Qualification Number

610/5953/5

Total Credits

120

Course Overview

The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to the second year of a university degree.

Learners looking to achieve a Level 5 qualification should be advised of all the opportunities available at this level (eg Higher Apprenticeships, Higher Technical Qualifications, Undergraduate Degree programmes) and the possible funding (ie loan opportunities) available for these.

Grading
Each unit is graded pass, merit or distinction.
Total points required for each grade:
Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law (120)
Pass 360-431
Merit 432-539
Distinction 540+

Delivery Mode
This qualification can be delivered either in the classroom, via distance learning or blended.

Typical Age

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 19 and above.

Qualifications

For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

a GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4 and above
A Level 3 qualification in law or legal studies such as the ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Law
an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
Equivalent international qualifications
Language

For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

IELTs 5.5
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Details Unit Aims
Legal Skills
Credits: 30
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand and demonstrate key principles of legal drafting
  2. Understand how to analyse a legal case
  3. Understand how to deliver successful oral presentations
  4. Understand how to evaluate and develop legal and professional skills
Equity and Trusts
Credits: 30
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the elements required to create an express trust
  2. Understand the elements required for an implied trust to arise 
  3. Understand the operation and existence of purpose trusts
  4. Understand the role and responsibilities of a trustee
  5. Unders
Criminal Law
Credits: 30
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand inchoate offences
  2. Understand the legal doctrine of joint enterprise crime
  3. Understand denials of liability as general defences in criminal law
  4. Understand the law and practice relevant to arrest and detention 
  5. Understand the role o
Land Law
Credits: 30
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the key ethical principles, professional duties and regulatory requirements in conveyancing
  2. Understand the concepts of land as a form of property and the system of registered land
  3. Understand the ways in which title to land can be acqui
Family Law
Credits: 30
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how adult relationships are formalised and ended
  2. Understand the powers of the court to determine the split of assets for cohabiting couples
  3. Understand the orders available to regulate behaviour and property in cases of domestic abuse
Law of Tort
Credits: 30
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand general principles of tort and civil litigation
  2. Understand fundamental aspects of legal practice
  3. Understand the elements of negligence
  4. Understand the legal principles in claims involving psychiatric harm
  5. Understand the remedies

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