Level 3 Diploma in Law
Level 3 Diploma in Law is a 60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to an A Level or Access to further qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a law degree but may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required. The qualification provides learners with an introduction to law and the legal system as well as key academic, research and communication skills to support learners in their development.
Progression Routes
Learners who complete this qualification can progress to study a variety of bachelor’s degrees at a university such as one of our partner universities.
Entry Criteria
Age: 16 +
Entry profile:
- 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
- other related level 2 subjects
- other equivalent international qualifications
Level 4 Diploma in Law
The Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to the first year of a university degree. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to university and, when taken in combination with the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law, allows learners to progress onto an LLB top-up degree programme (the final year of university).
Progression Routes
Progression Routes Further information on our agreed progression routes with university partners
Entry Criteria
Age: 18 +
Entry profile:
- A level 3 qualification in law or legal studies such as the Level 3 in Law
- Equivalent international qualifications
Level 5 Diploma in Law
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent to the second year of a university degree. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to university and, when taken in combination with the Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law, allows learners to progress onto an LLB top-up degree programme (the final year of university).
Entry Criteria
Age: 18 +
Entry profile:
- A level 4 qualification in law or legal studies such as the Level 4 in Law
- Equivalent international qualifications
LLB (Hons) from University of London
The University of London International Programme enables you to study for a prestigious University of London qualification wherever you are in the world. University of London’s LLB (Hons) degree is internationally recognized and open doors to lucrative careers in law, business, politics, education, IT and other industries. The high reputation of its LLB (Hons) has been maintained because International Programme students are marked to the same high standards as campus-based students. Upon graduation you will join a distinguished group of lawyers, solicitors, barristers and judges from around the world who have obtained their law degree through the University of London, including Nelson Mandela.
The University of London’s law degree is recognized as a Qualifying Law Degree and the completion of the LLB (Hons) degree allows you to qualify as a Solicitor or a Barrister.
Bar at Law Transfer Course
The Bar Transfer Test is the test for lawyers from overseas jurisdictions transferring to the Bar of England and Wales. The purpose of the Bar Transfer Test (BTT) is to enable candidates who are qualified lawyers to have the opportunity to transfer to the Bar of England and Wales, without having to undergo the full course of education and training as required in the Academic Stage (Qualifying Law Degree or conversion course) and the Vocational Stage (Bar Professional Training Course, ‘BPTC’).
The Bar Transfer Test consists of a maximum of 13 separate assessments, the majority of which are time-constrained formal written examinations, the remainder being oral assessments. The examination papers relate to the knowledge of the Foundation subjects as specified by the Joint Statement and covered in the Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and to the knowledge, skills and competencies that are assessed on the BPTC. Together these form the essential components for Call to the Bar of England and Wales. In some circumstances, it may not be necessary for individual candidates to take all papers and oral assessments but candidates are required to demonstrate their ability in all papers that are required. In addition, those candidates sitting the Advocacy assessment are required to attend a compulsory training course at the Test Provider, before undertaking the assessment. The elements of the BTT framework and requirements are as follows:
Part A (relating to the CPE/GDL)
- Public Law (Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights)
- Law of the European Union
- Criminal Law
- Obligations including Contract, Restitution and Tort
- Property Law
- Equity and the Law of Trusts
- English Legal system
Part B (relating to the BPTC)
- Advocacy
- Civil Litigation, Evidence and Remedies
- Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Sentencing
- Ethics
- Opinion Writing
- Drafting
The Qualifications Committee has the power to exempt qualified lawyers from the Academic, Vocational and/or Professional stages of training for the Bar of England and Wales. Such exemptions may be granted subject to passing certain sections of the Bar Transfer Test (which must be taken at a single sitting). Prospective candidates may not apply directly to undertake the Test, but must first apply to the Qualifications Committee under one of the approved routes of transfer to the Bar. In some circumstances it may be preferable or necessary for a candidate to take the CPE/GDL rather than a large diet of assessments from Part A.
The Bar Transfer Test is delivered by the BPP Law School, and full support is provided by Lawrence College London to prepare the candidates for this extensive course.
LLM Business & Commercial Law
This course will develop your understanding of key areas in business law and international business law. It is designed for business executives and professionals, and is particularly suitable for lawyers, accountants, managers and human resources professionals.
Stage 1 leads to award of Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law
Units
● International Trade Law
● Commercial Trust Law
● Industrial and Intellectual Property Law
● Law of Financial Crimes
● Company Law
● Legal Research and Research Methods
● Corporate Governance – Principles and Practices
❯ Successful completion of Stage 1 leads to progression to Stage 2
Stage 2 leads to award of LLM Business Law Degree
● Business Law
❯ Successful completion of Stage 2 leads to award of Degree by the university.