Public Administration, Governance & Sustainability
Occupational Certificate: Paralegal
Empowering Access to Justice Through Paralegal Skills
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NQF Level:
5
Credits:
330
Minimum Duration:
3 years (6 Semesters)
Faculty:
Public Administration, Governance & Sustainability
Department:
Public Administration & Governance
Accreditation Authority:
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
Champion Access to Justice, Empower Communities
Build skills to support legal professionals, conduct legal research, draft documents, and mediate disputes, promoting justice and strengthening communities.
Why Choose This Qualification?
Prepares learners to operate as Paralegals, providing legal support and promoting justice and human rights.
Admission Requirements.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) at NQF Level 4 or equivalent qualification. RPL may apply for candidates with relevant work experience.
Qualification Structure.
Knowledge, practical, and workplace modules covering legal research, client consultation, mediation, and document drafting.
Learning Outcomes.
Graduates will support legal professionals, provide informed advice on legal rights, draft documents, and mediate disputes effectively.
International Comparability.
Comparable to paralegal qualifications in the UK, USA, and Australia, focusing on legal support, research, and mediation.
Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.
Offered through contact, blended, and distance learning with access to Moodle and additional support services.
Career Opportunities.
Paralegal Assistant, Legal Clerk, Community Legal Advisor, Court Liaison Officer, Legal Researcher, Legal Aid Officer.
Articulation Options.
Horizontal: Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies, NQF Level 5. Vertical: Diploma in Paralegal Studies, NQF Level 6.
Ensure Compliance, Empower Financial Accuracy.
Ensure adherence to ethical standards and legal practices.
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