Law CertHE

tudying law develops your critical thinking, analytical abilities, and understanding of the legal systems that shape society. The Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Law, delivered in partnership with Leicester College, provides a solid foundation in core legal principles and prepares you for further academic study or entry into the legal profession. You’ll study one module at a time through block teaching, allowing for focused learning and a healthier study-life balance. On successful completion of this year, you are guaranteed progression to the final two years of the LLB (Hons) Law degree at De Montfort University (DMU), opening the door to a wide range of legal careers.

• Develop essential skills in legal reasoning, analysis, and problem-solving.

• Benefit from block teaching — focus on one module at a time, with no end-of-year exams and enjoy improved study-life balance.

• You will enjoy a range of delivery and assessment styles such as presentations, discursive essays and problem‑solving questions to fully prepare you for subsequent years of study and legal practice.

• Guaranteed progression to the final two years of the LLB (Hons) Law at DMU upon successful completion.

• Progress toward careers such as solicitor, paralegal, legal executive, compliance officer, or legal advisor.

Course Modules

Year One

• English and European Legal Systems

• Criminal Law

• Contract Law

• Constitutional and Administrative Law

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/law-certhe/law-certhe.aspx#what-you-will-study

You will enjoy a range of delivery and assessment styles such as presentations, discursive essays and problem‑solving questions to fully prepare you for subsequent years of study and the workplace.