This diploma introduces the English legal system, core private and public law concepts, employment and tort principles, criminal and contract law, plus academic research and legal writing skills fo...
The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Law is an Ofqual regulated qualification designed to build foundational legal knowledge and academic skills for further study in law and related disciplines.
Ofqual regulated Level 3 qualification
6 mandatory units
120 credits in total
1200 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Assessed by coursework only
The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Law provides students with a grounding in the legal system of England and Wales. It helps learners understand how the legal system operates, how law functions in society, and some of the key legal areas that underpin further study in law.
Provides a foundation in the legal system of England and Wales
Covers major introductory areas of law and legal practice
Builds academic research, writing and citation skills for law
Supports progression to higher education and Level 4 study
Develops understanding of how law operates in society
Combines legal knowledge with practical study skills
Learners will develop knowledge and understanding across the mandatory units and gain the academic skills needed for further legal study.
Understand the structure of the English legal system
Understand the principal requirements of a binding agreement and the contents of a contract
Understand the principles of criminal liability, offences and general defences
Understand employment status, contracts of employment, equality and termination of employment
Understand the development of tort law, duty of care, vicarious liability and defences in negligence
Understand how to research case law and statutory law, apply legal citation, and improve academic writing skills
This course is intended for learners seeking a strong introductory qualification in law and for those preparing for further academic progression in legal studies.
Learners aged 16 and above interested in studying law
Students preparing for undergraduate study in law or related subjects
Learners who want a broad introduction to English law
Individuals aiming to build academic research and legal writing skills
Students seeking progression to Level 4 law qualifications
Learners looking for an Ofqual regulated Level 3 law diploma
OTHM does not specify formal entry qualifications, but centres must ensure learners are admitted appropriately and can successfully undertake the learning and assessment.
Learners can be offered this qualification from age 16
Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency
The qualification is assessed through coursework and requires learners to achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each mandatory unit. Assessment is internally carried out by the centre and externally verified by OTHM.
Overall qualification grading is Pass / Fail
Assessment method is coursework
Each unit is typically assessed through approximately 2500 words of coursework
All units are internally assessed and externally verified
Successful completion of this qualification supports both academic and career-related progression. Learners may progress to undergraduate study or continue into relevant higher-level OTHM qualifications.
Direct entry into Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree
Progression to relevant OTHM Level 4 Diplomas
Consideration for undergraduate programmes at many universities
Further study in law and related academic pathways
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