The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law is a higher-level qualification designed for learners seeking to extend their legal knowledge and develop advanced analytical, interpretive, and practical legal skills. The qualification builds upon foundational legal study and supports progression toward higher education and professional pathways in law and related disciplines.

The qualification forms part of ATHE’s regulated law portfolio.

The curriculum integrates advanced study across multiple legal domains, including legal skills, equity and trusts, criminal law, land law, family law, and law of tort. This structure supports comprehensive progression across doctrinal legal knowledge, legal reasoning, and applied legal practice within the context of the legal system of England and Wales.

The qualification is structured at Level 5 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), carries 120 credits, and is typically comparable in academic demand to the second year of a higher education program.

Assessment is completed through internally assessed learner work, with grading awarded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

Upon successful completion of all academic and assessment requirements, learners achieve the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law.