OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law is a 120-credit Ofqual-regulated qualification developing core legal knowledge across six mandatory units, equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor's degree in Law.
Course Features
This qualification is structured around six mandatory Level 5 units, each worth 20 credits, and is delivered flexibly to support both full-time and part-time learners.
- Qualification Number: 610/1971/9 (Ofqual regulated)
- Total Credit Value: 120 credits across 6 mandatory units
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200 hours
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 480 hours minimum
- Overall Grading: Pass / Fail (criterion-referenced)
- Delivery Modes: Face-to-face, online, distance learning, and blended
About This Course
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law is designed to give learners the opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of core legal principles and to help build foundational professional and research skills. Learners study six units over one academic year with a total credit value of 120 credits, representing the equivalent of the second year of an honours degree programme. The qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and is delivered exclusively by OTHM-approved centres.
Ofqual-regulated qualification with Qualification Number 610/1971/9
Equivalent to Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme
Provides underpinning knowledge for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)
All six units are mandatory and internally assessed
Recognised by multiple UK universities for direct degree entry progression
Flexible delivery via face-to-face, online, distance, and blended learning modes
What You'll Learn
The qualification develops a comprehensive range of legal knowledge and transferable professional skills across company law, employment law, international trade, land, tort, and legal research. Learners will be equipped to analyse legal problems, apply relevant law to scenarios, and communicate legal reasoning effectively.
Understand the formation, governance, insolvency, and liquidation of companies under UK company law
Apply employment law principles to workplace situations, including dismissal, discrimination, and redundancy
Analyse international sale of goods contracts, INCOTERMS, and international dispute resolution mechanisms
Evaluate land ownership, co-ownership, leases, mortgages, easements, and covenants under English land law
Identify and apply the principles of negligence, nuisance, defamation, and vicarious liability in tort law
Conduct advanced legal research using primary and secondary sources and demonstrate professional and ethical skills
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above and who wish to develop a deeper understanding of legal principles, advance their legal career, or progress to undergraduate degree-level study in law.
Aspiring legal professionals seeking a structured entry pathway into the legal sector
Learners who have completed the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Law or an equivalent Level 4 qualification
GCE Advanced level holders wishing to progress into higher legal education
Mature learners (over 21) with relevant legal or professional experience
Working professionals in business, compliance, HR, or administration seeking legal knowledge
Individuals planning to progress to Year 3 of an LLB or other law-related undergraduate degree
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Employment Law (Unit Ref: L/650/4972 | Level 5 | 20 Credits)
International Business Law (Unit Ref: M/650/4973 | Level 5 | 20 Credits)
Land Law (Unit Ref: R/650/4974 | Level 5 | 20 Credits)
Tort Law (Unit Ref: T/650/4975 | Level 5 | 20 Credits)
Legal Research Methods and Professional Skills (Unit Ref: Y/650/4976 | Level 5 | 20 Credits)
Course Requirements
OTHM has established specific entry requirements for the Level 5 Diploma in Law, and all learners must be assessed by their approved centre to confirm suitability prior to registration.
Relevant Level 4 Diploma qualification or equivalent; or GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent; or mature learner status (over 21) with relevant experience (subject to centre verification)
English language competency evidence required for learners not from a majority English-speaking country
Assessments
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the approved centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualification is criterion-referenced and graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Learners must fulfil all learning outcomes and meet all assessment criteria for each unit.
Portfolio of evidence submitted for each unit (approximately 3000 words per unit)
Coursework-based assessment (no formal written examinations)
Internal assessment by qualified centre assessors who provide a documented audit trail
External verification of all assessments by OTHM External Quality Assurance Verifiers (EQA)
Progression
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law opens a wide range of academic and professional pathways. As an Ofqual-regulated qualification, it enables learners to access formal university progression routes and advanced professional qualifications.
Direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree (LLB or equivalent) via OTHM university progression arrangements
Progression to the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law
Preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) professional assessment
Career pathways in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and compliance roles
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