Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law - Exam Route

Update for Current Students

Examinations for the Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law - Exam Route are offered for the final time in October 2009. Students who are currently studying the Level 3 Professional Diploma should continue with their studies for this qualification and aim to complete the examinations by October 2009.

After October 2009, students studying the outgoing Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law who have not completed all the elements of the qualification will be able to take units from the new Level 3 Certificate and Diploma in Law and Practice to complete the outgoing Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law under the transitional arrangements.

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New Students

New ILEX students should register for the new Level 3 Certificate and Professional Diploma in Law and Practice which is introduced in September 2008.

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Structure of the (outgoing) Professional Diploma in Law - Exam Route

The Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law – Examination Route is usually completed over 2 years. However, the qualification may be completed in less than 2 years.

Candidates usually take a Law Paper and a pair of Practice Papers at the end of each year as follows:

The qualification comprises the following subjects

Unit	Paper Number	Paper Title	Contents
Year 1
Unit 1	11	Law 1	English Legal System, Land Law, Criminal Law, Law of Tort
Unit 3	12	Practice 1A	Legal practice, Conveyancing
Unit 3	13	Practice 1B	Criminal Procedure, Business
Year 2
Unit 2	14	Law 2	Contract & Consumer Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Wills & Succession
Unit 4	15	Practice 2A	Civil Litigation
Unit 4	16	Practice 2B	Succession, Family Practice, Tribunals & Administrative Practice