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Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies)

ProviderSouthern Cross University
Course code: SIA-202879UniversityStudy area: Management and CommerceCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Paralegals are a highly-valued part of the legal sector and there is increasing demand for paralegal professionals who can think outside the box. This course will get you working in law quickly and lays the foundation for career progression. As you explore the Australian legal system, you will gather skills in legal research and writing, and absorb foundational principles in key areas of the law. You can choose to undertake voluntary legal experience or a para-professional placement to become familiar with the issues facing working paralegals. An optional major in Conveyancing provides the academic pre-requisite for qualification as a conveyancer in NSW. Paralegals work with solicitors and barristers, in government legal departments, law enforcement agencies, legal aid offices, court administration, public prosecutions and in the community and corporate sectors in finance, banking, insurance and conveyancing.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

Australian Year 12

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelGraduate diploma
1
ChinaBachelor background
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood EducationGraduate diploma · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 60.2%lower band · approx. top 35-40%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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