Paralegal
Develop knowledge and practical skills to support clients, legal processes and community administration within a paralegal context.
SchoolLegal Studies
QualificationOccupational Certificate: Paralegal
LevelConfirm with admissions
Study duration18 months
Credits330 credits
Course access12 months
Who is this course for?
- People interested in the legal field
- Those who want to support access to justice in their communities
- People developing professional administrative and communication skills
What you will learn
- Build an understanding of legal principles and procedures.
- Develop legal writing, research and document-handling skills.
- Practise client communication and basic mediation.
- Support administrative functions in a paralegal context.
Entry requirements
The brochure states a minimum NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent. Ask admissions about any available bridging options and whether they apply to this intake.
Explore the course content
Legal knowledge
- Fundamentals of law
- Basic theory of wills and estates
- Introduction to labour law
- Introduction to dispute resolution
- Legal writing
- Basic criminal law and procedure
- Common law and family law
- Law of evidence
- Introduction to property law and conveyancing
Practical and administrative topics
- Consulting with clients
- Basic mediation
- Processing documents in a paralegal context
- Administrative functions
- Legal documents, research and client consultations
How you will study
Erudite provides online study. Confirm the teaching schedule, attendance requirements and practical arrangements for this qualification.
Practical learning
The brochure includes practical and administrative learning topics. Admissions must confirm workplace requirements, supervision and assessment evidence.
Assessment
Assessment methods, pass requirements and any external assessment arrangements are not specified in the supplied brochure. Confirm these with admissions.