OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
About Course
Overview This 240-credit qualification combines the Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Law into a single programme, equivalent to the first two years of a UK LLB Honours degree. It provides a comprehensive and accelerated route to direct entry into the final year of an LLB degree and also contributes to preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Total Course Duration
- 18 to 24 Months (Full Time)
- Hours: 960 Guided Learning Hours
- Total Qualification Time: 2400 hours
Module Structure Covers all 12 mandatory units from both the Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Law for a combined total of 240 credits.
Assessment All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. Assessment is via assignment submission only. No exams.
Requirements/Instructions
- Learners must attend all scheduled sessions or engage fully with online learning materials
- All assignments must be submitted by the deadlines provided
- Learners must have access to a computer or device with internet connection
- Academic integrity must be maintained at all times
- Learners must engage with the recommended reading and resources provided
Progression and Career Outcomes Direct entry to the final year of a UK LLB degree or progression to the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law. Career pathways include solicitor, barrister, legal executive, in-house counsel, compliance manager and legal adviser.
What Will You Learn?
- All learning outcomes from the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Law
- All learning outcomes from the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law
- The English legal system, contract law, business law, criminal law and public law
- Company law, employment law, international business law, land law and tort law
- Legal research methods and professional skills at both undergraduate levels
- The full range of knowledge and analytical skills required for final-year LLB study