ATHE
Level 5
QN: 610/5953/5
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ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 720 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
ATHE
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
720 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Criminal Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand inchoate offences
- Understand the legal doctrine of joint enterprise crime
- Understand denials of liability as general defences in criminal law
- Understand the law and practice relevant to arrest and detention
- Understand the role of a legal advisor in dealing with vulnerable clients and witnesses
2
Equity and Trusts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the elements required to create an express trust
- Understand the elements required for an implied trust to arise
- Understand the operation and existence of purpose trusts
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a trustee
- Understand equitable remedies
3
Family Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how adult relationships are formalised and ended
- Understand the powers of the court to determine the split of assets for cohabiting couples
- Understand the orders available to regulate behaviour and property in cases of domestic ab
- Understand how disputes involving children are dealt with in private law
- Understand key principles of the practice of family law
4
Land Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key ethical principles, professional duties and regulatory requirements in conveyancing
- Understand the concepts of land as a form of property and the system of registered land
- Understand the ways in which title to land can be acquired
- Understand how rights to property can be held by more than one person
- Understand easements as proprietary rights
5
Law of Tort
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand general principles of tort and civil litigation
- Understand fundamental aspects of legal practice
- Understand the elements of negligence
- Understand the legal principles in claims involving psychiatric harm
- Understand the remedies and defences available in a claim for negligence
6
Legal Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand and demonstrate key principles of legal drafting
- Understand how to analyse a legal case
- Understand how to deliver successful oral presentations
- Understand how to evaluate and develop legal and professional skills
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5953/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ATHE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2025