ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Law is a 60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification (Qualification No: 601/6161/9) equivalent to an A-Level or Access to HE qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to an LLB Law degree or higher legal studies but may not have traditional entry qualifications. The programme provides a strong foundation in the English legal system, contract law, and essential legal research and communication skills, and is eligible for UCAS Tariff points.
Course Structure & Units (Total 60 Credits — All Mandatory):
- The English Legal System (15 Credits): Principles of English Law, statutory interpretation, English courts, and judicial precedent.
- Legal Terminology and Communication (15 Credits): Oral and written legal communication in the legal sector.
- Academic and Research Skills for Law (15 Credits): Primary and secondary legal research methods, note-taking, drafting, and academic writing.
- Contract Law (15 Credits): Principles of binding contracts, contractual terms, exclusion clauses, misrepresentation, and remedies.