Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Diploma

The Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies course provides students with the opportunity to complete a course dedicated to preparatory skills and studies in law, regardless of their educational background .

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Course Code

AdvDipParalegStuds, 099084F

Study Mode

In person, Online

About this course

The Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies course provides students with the opportunity to complete a course dedicated to preparatory skills and studies in law, regardless of their

educational background

.

This course will be attractive to students who would like to graduate with a degree by completing 12 units. This course also offers students who wish to continue their studies in law the opportunity to transfer to the Bachelor of Legal Studies or to take advantage of the pathway to the Bachelor of Laws (4 year). It will also attract those with a general interest in law and those who wish to study particular areas of law in order to be able to work, for example, as a paralegal or legal secretary

.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule

and the

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures

).

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

demonstrate breadth of knowledge and have an understanding of law's purpose and its application in one or more areas of study;
demonstrate an ability to critically reflect upon and appreciate law's effect on society and, where appropriate, develop arguments for reform;
demonstrate knowledge of areas of law, law's values and principles, and an awareness of Indigenous legal issues;
critically analyse and suggest ethically appropriate solutions in an effective and persuasive manner; and
be accountable for their own learning by being independent and self-directed learners, and personally practising ethical conduct.

Career pathways

This course will enhance career opportunities for those who want to work in, what might be described as, an ever-changing legal services market. Almost every industry across the private and public sector depends on professionals with an excellent understanding of the law and skills in legal reasoning. In particular, this course will provide graduates with legal knowledge to equip them to be paralegals working for in-house lawyers (the fastest growing sector in law at present), not just legal practices or law firms, or to pursue a range of careers in areas such as banking and finance, communications and public relations, corporate governance, court administration, information technology publishing, justice departments, politics and public policy-making.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of New England (UNE).

89.4%

Overall satisfaction

89.4%

Skill scale

68.1%

Teaching scale

79.5%

Employed full-time

$77k

Average salary

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