PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The Diploma in Paralegal Studies level 5 has been designed for students with an interest in law but who will not become either attorneys or advocates in private practice. It focuses on the basic principles of law in combination with the skills that a paralegal needs to work with in the field of law and commerce.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modules | Level | Credits |
Computer Studies 1 English 1 English for legal purposes 1 Family Law Introduction to Paralegalism Introduction to Law Labour Law 1 Law of Persons Legal drafting 1 Simulation in Law I | 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 | 16 12 12 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 168 |
PATHWAYS TO FURTHER STUDIES
Students who have completed the Diploma in Paralegal Studies Level 5, may proceed with the Diploma in Paralegal Studies Level 6 or enrol for the Bachelor of Arts (Law) or Bachelor of Commerce (Law) or any other legal related qualification. Students will receive credits for modules already completed.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Paralegals can find employment in:
- community based advice offices run by community organisations or NGO’s
- a government department or a non-government organisation
- Labour Law consultancies or for trade unions ed-nederland.com
- a Legal Practitioner or Legal Firm
- a banking, insurance or other corporate environment