OTHM
Level 5
QN: 610/1961/6
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OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1200 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
OTHM
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
1200 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Academic Writing and Research Skills for Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to research case law.2.
- Understand how to research legislative requirements.
- Understand skills of legal citation and writing.
- Be able to analyse personal strengths and areas for development in relation to academic writing skills.
2
An Introduction to the English Legal System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how laws are created in England and Wales.2.
- Understand the role of the legal profession.3.
- Understand the role of alternative dispute resolution.
3
Business Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of partnership law.2.
- Understand how to form a company.
- Understand the agency powers created within Limited Liability Partnership’s and Companies.
4
Company Law and Corporate Governance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the general principles of formation of a company in UK law.2.
- Understand the role of corporate governance in the management of companies
- Understand the concepts of insolvency and liquidation.
5
Contract Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of a binding agreement.
- Understand the contents of a contract.3.
- Understand the factors that may vitiate a contract.
- Understand how a contract may be breached.
6
Criminal Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the actus reus and mens rea requirements of criminal offences.
- Understand the classification of violent offences and non-violent offences.
- Understand defences to criminal conduct.
7
Employment Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key concepts and themes in the development of employment law and contracts.
- Understand the law relating to equality and discrimination.
- Understand the law governing redundancy.4.
- Understand recent developments in Employment Law.
8
International Business Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key concepts and principles of the law of sale of goods
- Understand the different types of international sales contracts
- Understand the rules on international arbitration and various alternative dispute mechanisms
9
Land Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concepts of ownership, co-ownership and other proprietary rights in land2 Understand the differences in ownership and interests relating to leases, licences and mortgages on land.3 Understand the legal situation relating to land interests and evaluate applicable statutory and common law measures.
10
Legal Research Methods and Professional Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to effectively create research projects and
- Understand how to review literature in support of the research.3.
- Understand ethical and legal issues in relation to research.4.
- Understand how professional skills are developed.
11
Public Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of constitutions and the separation of powers.
- Understand Parliamentary Powers.
- Understand the role of Judicial
12
Tort Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the development of common law tort
- Undersand the different torts and policy considerations
- Understand the defences and remedies available in tort law
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1961/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2023
- Operational End
- Dec 2033