Diploma in Law
The LICQual Level 5 Diploma in Law equips learners with advanced knowledge and practical skills to progress in the legal field. Building on foundational legal concepts, learners explore specialised areas of law, including corporate law, compliance, public policy, and more complex aspects of legal practice.
This Level 5 Diploma in Law is academically equivalent to the second year of an undergraduate law programme, offering learners a bridge between foundational study and higher-level qualifications such as an LLB or LLM. Learners develop expertise in legal analysis, critical thinking, research, and professional competencies essential for the modern legal environment.
Throughout the programme, learners engage with real-world applications, case studies, and practical exercises that enhance understanding of law in practice. By completing the LICQual Level 5 Diploma in Law, learners are prepared for academic progression or entry into professional legal roles, including paralegal, legal executive, and compliance positions, strengthening both competence and confidence in the legal sector.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 5 Diploma in Law
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
360
Qualification #
LICQ2200416
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 5 Diploma in Law, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200416-1 |
Equity and Trusts Law |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200416-2 |
Company and Partnership Law |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200416-3 |
Employment Law |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200416-4 |
Family Law |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200416-5 |
Commercial Law |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200416-6 |
Advanced Legal Research and Writing |
10 |
60 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Equity and Trusts Law
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand and explain the historical development and principles of equity and trust law.
- Identify and explain different types of trusts (express, constructive, resulting, and charitable).
- Evaluate the legal duties and powers of trustees in managing and distributing trust assets.
- Recognize the consequences of breach of trust and the remedies available.
- Apply trust law principles to practical case scenarios, including asset protection and management.
2. Company and Partnership Law
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the formation, regulation, and legal personality of companies and partnerships.
- Explain the concept of limited liability and the legal structure of corporate governance.
- Identify the roles and duties of company directors and the rights of shareholders.
- Understand partnership law principles, including partnership agreements, liabilities, and dissolution.
- Analyze corporate insolvency and restructuring procedures and their legal implications.
3. Employment Law
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the key aspects of the employment relationship, including contracts and employee obligations.
- Identify the rights of employees regarding wages, working conditions, and protection against discrimination.
- Explain the legal framework governing dismissal, redundancy, and disciplinary actions.
- Recognize and evaluate the role of employment tribunals in resolving disputes.
- Understand health and safety regulations and their application in the workplace.
4. Family Law
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the legal definitions and implications of marriage, civil partnerships, and cohabitation.
- Explain the processes and legal grounds for divorce, separation, and annulment.
- Evaluate the legal principles behind child custody, access rights, and financial support obligations.
- Analyze the division of property and assets during divorce and separation proceedings.
- Apply laws surrounding domestic violence and protective orders.
5. Commercial Law
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamentals of commercial contract formation, terms, and performance.
- Identify the rights and obligations of parties involved in the sale of goods and consumer protection laws.
- Explain agency relationships and the role of commercial law in international trade.
- Analyze the legal aspects of e-commerce and digital transactions.
- Understand advertising, marketing, and intellectual property issues in a commercial context.
6. Advanced Legal Research and Writing
Learning Outcomes:
- Conduct thorough legal research using both primary and secondary legal sources, including statutes, case law, and journals.
- Draft and structure legal documents such as case summaries, memos, and legal opinions effectively.
- Develop and present well-reasoned legal arguments supported by authoritative sources.
- Apply proper citation standards, such as OSCOLA or Harvard, in legal writing.
- Understand and apply ethical considerations in legal research and writing.
The Level 5 Diploma in Law is designed for individuals who have completed a Level 4 Law qualification or possess foundational legal knowledge and are ready to progress toward advanced legal study or professional practice.
- Learners seeking advanced knowledge in legal principles and practice.
- Individuals aiming to progress to higher-level law qualifications such as LLB or LLM.
- Learners developing expertise in corporate law, compliance, and public policy.
- Professionals enhancing skills in legal research, analysis, and documentation.
- Learners preparing for roles as paralegals, legal executives, or compliance officers.
- Individuals looking to strengthen their understanding of complex legal systems and regulations.
- Learners interested in critical thinking, problem-solving, and legal decision-making skills.
- Professionals working in law firms or corporate legal departments seeking academic advancement.
- Learners aiming to deepen practical legal competencies through case studies and applied exercises.
- Individuals preparing for career progression in regulatory, policy, or corporate legal environments.
- Learners seeking internationally recognised Level 5 Law qualifications.
- Professionals aiming to combine legal knowledge with practical skills for industry relevance.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.