ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law (2025) is a comprehensive 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification (Qualification No: 610/5952/3) equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate LLB Law degree. Updated to reflect modern legal environments, the qualification combines core legal theory with practical case studies and real-life scenarios, preparing learners for progression to Level 5 Law or careers in legal services.
Course Structure & Units (Total 120 Credits — All Mandatory):
- Legal Skills (30 Credits): Legal and regulatory requirements, professional conduct, taking client instructions, and analysing legal issues.
- Public Law (30 Credits): The UK constitution, functions of the legislature, executive and judiciary, and multi-level governance.
- Criminal Law (30 Credits): Principles of criminal law, criminal legal practice, homicide, non-fatal offences, property offences, and criminal defences.
- Contract Law (30 Credits): Contract formation, content, invalidity factors, discharge of contracts, and legal remedies.