Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
Gain the essential academic foundation for a legal career. This qualification integrates Level 4 and Level 5 study, preparing you for LLB top-up routes or immediate roles in legal support and compliance.
Duration
16 – 18 months
Level
RQF Level 5
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law Overview
Gain the essential academic foundation for a legal career. This qualification integrates Level 4 and Level 5 study, preparing you for LLB top-up routes or immediate roles in legal support and compliance.
Foundation Degree Level
160-credit programme equivalent to the first two years of an LLB.
Core Legal Subjects
Covers all compulsory academic stage subjects recognised by UK universities.
University Progression
Direct entry to the final year of an LLB or Qualifi Level 6 Graduate Diploma.
Practical Assessment
100 % coursework focused on real-world legal problem solving.
Contract Law
Study the essential principles of contract formation, interpretation and enforcement, including remedies for breach and vitiating factors.
Explore key criminal-law concepts including actus reus, mens rea, defences and inchoate offences with reference to major offences against the person and property.
Develop core skills of statutory interpretation, case analysis and legal research fundamental to academic study and professional practice.
Examine constitutional principles, sources of the UK constitution, judicial review and the protection of fundamental rights.
Analyse the legal nature of companies, directors' duties, shareholder rights and corporate-governance frameworks.
Understand equitable principles, the creation of trusts and the fiduciary obligations of trustees in modern contexts.
Explore the constitutional and substantive law of the European Union, including free-movement principles and the supremacy of EU law.
Investigate proprietary rights, the registration system and co-ownership rules governing land in England and Wales.
Optional Units
Level 5 Extended Diploma Structure: This programme consists of a single main module only. No additional optional units are required as you will have already completed the taught components through your prior qualification.
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law, applicants must meet the following requirements.
Qualification Requirements
- Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-Levels, BTEC National, IB)
- Equivalent international secondary education
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency
- 2+ years legal-support or compliance experience
- Evidence of workplace learning and achievement
- Motivation to progress to higher legal study
Coursework-Based Assessment
Problem questions, essays and practical tasks mirror real legal work, allowing demonstration of analytical skill without formal exams.
Research & Analysis Projects
In-depth legal-research assignments develop critical thinking and mastery of primary and secondary sources.
Portfolio Development
Build a professional portfolio featuring advice letters, advocacy recordings and reflective logs of legal skill development.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law can pursue a wide range of career opportunities in their field.
- ✔️Paralegal
- ✔️Legal Assistant
- ✔️Caseworker
- ✔️Litigation Executive
- ✔️Compliance Officer
- ✔️Risk Analyst
- ✔️Company-Secretarial Assistant
- ✔️AML Analyst
- ✔️SQE Trainee
- ✔️CILEX Practitioner
- ✔️Graduate Apprentice
- ✔️LLB Final-Year Student
Progression Pathways
This qualification provides advanced standing for further study and professional development opportunities.
Professional Development: Your Level 5 Extended Diploma unlocks direct entry to the LLB (Hons) Top-Up, as well as professional legal training and industry credentials.
Partner Institutions
This programme is delivered in partnership with leading universities and professional bodies, ensuring the highest academic standards and global recognition.
University of Central Lancashire
Degree-Awarding BodyPublic UK university conferring the LLB (Hons)
Qualifi
Qualification ProviderOfqual-regulated awarding body for Levels 4–5 diplomas.
Chestnut Education Group
Delivery PartnerProvides online delivery and dedicated learner support.
Assured Quality
Aligned to UK QAA and FHEQ Level 6 standards.
Global Recognition
UK LLB opens doors to legal careers worldwide.
Clear Pathways
Progress seamlessly to LLM or Level 7 diplomas.
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