Level 4 Diploma in Law

Contract Law, Criminal Law, Public Law and Legal Methods: that is the whole programme, and with 120 credits shared between four units each carries more weight than the 20-credit norm. Legal Methods is the unit that distinguishes this diploma; it covers how to find, read and reason with law, and it runs alongside the substantive units rather than before them. There is no business law and no separate legal system unit, because Qualifi has folded the system into Legal Methods and left the commercial content for later.

The effect is a more concentrated experience than the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Law. You spend longer on each subject, write longer pieces, and reach further into the case law. That suits learners who are already strong readers and want depth; the OTHM version, with six units including Business Law, suits those who want breadth and a gentler writing ramp. On the things that matter most, both diplomas are identical: neither is a qualifying law degree, neither exempts you from any solicitor or barrister assessment, and any advanced entry to an LLB is entirely at the university's discretion.

Qualifi sets the entry requirements for this qualification and LSPM, as the approved centre, applies them when it assesses your application. As published by the awarding body:

• Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre, will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
• The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 18 or over.
• In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Source: the Qualifi specification. If you are not sure whether your qualification counts as equivalent, send us the details and we will put the question to LSPM's admissions team, who make the decision.

Applicants must be at least 18, and Qualifi normally wants two references plus IELTS 6 or an equivalent for anyone whose first language is not English. LSPM judges readiness; expect it to look for evidence of sustained reading and writing at Level 3.

Extended written assignments for each of the four units, mixing essays with legal problem questions. There are no exams. Whether draft feedback is given on every piece is for LSPM to confirm.

Assignments are set and marked by LSPM's tutors, moderated within LSPM and sampled by Qualifi before LSPM claims certificates. Draft feedback and resubmission arrangements are LSPM's own practice; confirm them at enrolment. How assessment works in full.

Level 5 Diploma in Law from Qualifi, which continues into the next set of foundation subjects.

An application to a university for advanced standing on an LLB, decided by that university on its own criteria.

Paralegal, court administration and regulatory roles where a structured legal grounding is an advantage.