OTHM
Level 3
QN: 610/3541/5
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OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Law
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
OTHM
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
480 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Academic Research Skills for Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to research case law
- Understand how to research statutory law
- Be able to apply the skills of legal citation
- Be able to identify personal strengths and areas for development in relation to academic research and writing skills
2
Aspects of Tort Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the development of common tort law
- Understand the law governing duty of care
- Understand vicarious liability and describe the tests used in establishing vicarious liability
- Understand defences to claims in negligence
3
Introduction to Employment Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of employment status
- Understand the law relating to contract of employment
- Understand the law relating to equality and discrimination
- Understand how employment can be terminated
4
Introduction to Law and Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure of the English legal system
- Understand how Parliament passes an Act
- Understand the hierarchy of the Courts
- Understand roles in the legal profession
5
Principles of Contract Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principle requirements of a binding agreement
- Understand the principle contents of a contract
- Understand the principal factors that may vitiate a contract
- Understand how a contract may be breached
6
Principles of Criminal Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of actus reus and mens rea requirements of criminal offences
- Understand the classification of violent offences
- Understand the legal liability requirements for criminal damage and theft
- Understand the general defences to criminal conduct
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3541/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2023
- Operational End
- Dec 2033