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The deeper you go into law, the more you discover that “it depends” can be a surprisingly serious legal answer. The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law is a 120-credit, Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to take your legal studies to a more advanced level.
Building on previous legal study, the qualification takes you through four substantial areas of law: Equity and Trusts, EU Law, Land Law and the Law of Tort. Each unit carries 30 credits, giving you the opportunity to examine how legal principles apply to property, civil liability, trusts and the relationship between domestic and European law.
You will explore how trusts are created and administered, examine rights and interests relating to land, and investigate when civil liability may arise through negligence and other areas of tort. EU Law introduces the institutions and legal framework of the European Union, including the operation and enforcement of EU law and principles relating to free movement.
Together, the four units strengthen your ability to interpret legal principles, analyse legal problems and apply relevant law to different scenarios, providing a solid platform for further undergraduate legal study and continued professional development.
Accreditation
ATHE | Awards for Training and Higher Education
ATHE is a recognised awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual. It offers high-quality qualifications across a range of subject areas and is known for maintaining strong academic and professional standards. ATHE qualifications are designed to support learners in gaining relevant knowledge and progressing with confidence.
What You Will Learn
Understand the principles of equity and trusts, including the creation of valid trusts, beneficiary principles and the responsibilities associated with trusts.
Understand the development, institutions and legal framework of the European Union, alongside how EU law is created and enforced.
Understand the nature and purpose of liability in tort, including the principles used to establish a duty of care.
Explore employers’ and occupiers’ liability and nuisance, applying relevant principles to different circumstances and legal problems.
Develop stronger legal analysis, reasoning and problem-solving skills by interpreting principles and applying relevant law to practical scenarios.
What Does the Curriculum Cover?
Unit 01: Equity and Trusts
30 CREDITSThis unit explores the development and principles of equity, alongside the requirements for creating valid trusts. Learners examine key trust concepts, including the beneficiary principle and the legal framework surrounding the creation and operation of trusts.
Unit 02: EU Law
30 CREDITSThis unit examines the development and institutions of the European Union, how EU laws operate and are enforced, and important principles relating to areas such as the free movement of goods and persons.
Unit 03: Land Law
30 CREDITSThis unit develops understanding of legal rights and interests in real property, including proprietary estoppel, easements, freehold covenants and the application of key land law principles.
Unit 04: Law of Tort
30 CREDITSThis unit explores the principles of civil liability in tort, including duty of care, employers’ and occupiers’ liability, nuisance and other principles used to determine responsibility for civil wrongs.
120 Credits in Total: Together, these four mandatory units provide 120 credits, meeting the full credit requirement for this version of the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law.
Career Path
Legal Assistant
Support legal professionals with case preparation, legal documentation, correspondence, research and administrative activities within legal environments.
Paralegal Pathway
Build advanced legal knowledge that may support progression towards paralegal opportunities, subject to the experience, training and requirements of individual employers.
Legal Administrator
Support the effective operation of a law firm or legal department, managing documentation, correspondence, records and administrative processes.
Compliance Assistant
Apply legal awareness and analytical skills within compliance and regulatory environments, supporting organisations in meeting relevant requirements and internal procedures.
Professional Legal Career Pathway
Continue your education towards professional careers such as solicitor or barrister, which require further study, training and completion of the applicable professional requirements.
Further Progression
Final-Year LLB Progression
Eligible learners may progress to the final year of an LLB programme through recognised university progression arrangements. Some routes require completion of both Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications or other specified prerequisites.
University-Level Law Study
Continue towards an LLB (Hons) Law or related undergraduate programme. For example, ATHE currently lists Level 5 Law progression to Year 3 at certain partner universities, subject to their individual admissions requirements.
Professional Legal Development
Use your advanced legal studies as a foundation for continued academic and professional development towards legal-sector careers, recognising that regulated professions require additional qualifications and professional training.
Course Curriculum
The detailed curriculum outline of our ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law is as follows:
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law, including its level, mandatory units, university progression and professional legal careers.
What level is the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law?
It is a Level 5, 120-credit Ofqual-regulated qualification. ATHE describes Level 5 as equivalent in level to the second year of a university degree.
What will I study in this qualification?
This version contains four mandatory 30-credit units: Equity and Trusts, EU Law, Land Law and Law of Tort, giving a total of 120 credits.
Can the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law lead to an LLB?
Yes, there are university progression routes that can allow eligible learners to progress towards an LLB degree, including Year 3 entry arrangements at certain ATHE university partners. Specific prerequisites and admission requirements apply.
Is the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law equivalent to a full law degree?
No. It is positioned at the same academic level as the second year of an undergraduate degree, but it is not itself a completed bachelor’s degree. Further study is required to achieve a full degree.
Can I become a solicitor or barrister after completing this qualification?
Not directly. The qualification can contribute to your legal education and progression, but becoming a solicitor or barrister requires completing the relevant academic, assessment, training and professional requirements for the chosen career route.
Course Curriculum
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