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    The document describes the Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies, a 1-year, distance learning program aimed at entry-level paralegal professionals. The qualification provides students with basic knowledge of South African law and legal procedures through 5 modules, with 3 compulsory modules covering Introduction to South African Law, Legal Practice Management, and Legal Research & Communication. Students also choose 2 elective modules from options like Civil Litigation, Business Law, and Labour Law. Admission requires a Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate, with a minimum of 40% in English for Namibian students. The program costs R1,500 for registration and R2,160 per module.

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    The document describes the Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies, a 1-year, distance learning program aimed at entry-level paralegal professionals. The qualification provides students with basic knowledge of South African law and legal procedures through 5 modules, with 3 compulsory modules covering Introduction to South African Law, Legal Practice Management, and Legal Research & Communication. Students also choose 2 elective modules from options like Civil Litigation, Business Law, and Labour Law. Admission requires a Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate, with a minimum of 40% in English for Namibian students. The program costs R1,500 for registration and R2,160 per module.

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    HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN

    PARALEGAL STUDIES

    REGISTRATION & ACCREDITATION STATUS


    STADIO is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution
    under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration Number 2008/HE07/004.

    SAQA ID: 117877 | NQF level: 5 | Credits: 120 | Minimum duration of studies: 1 Year
    Mode of delivery: Distance Learning | Language of instruction: English

    DESCRIPTION
    The Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies is an entry-level qualification aimed at paralegal professionals who assist
    lawyers in their legal work.

    This Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies aims to present students with basic knowledge of South African law and its
    procedures. The flexible structure of this qualification enables candidates to select outcomes that meet the diverse roles
    and contexts required by a wide range of legal firms, the corporate environment, as well as the public sector.

    The Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies consists of five (5) modules: three (3) compulsory modules and two (2)
    elective modules.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS COST


    Registration fee R1 500
    • a Senior Certificate (SC); or
    Re-registration fee R850
    • a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by
    Umalusi; or Exemption per module R690
    • a National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 Cost per module** R2 160
    (NC(V)); or Prices exclude prescribed textbooks and are
    • an NQF 4 National Certificate with a minimum of subject to an annual increase.
    40% in English Home Language or First Additional
    *The order of registered modules will follow the curriculum outline.
    Language, where relevant.

    NAMIBIAN STUDENTS (ALTERNATIVE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS):


    • Grade 12 with no less than 20 points* over 6 modules (no G’s)
    *Conditional admission limited as per academic quota

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    CURRICULUM OUTLINE

    COMPULSORY MODULES ELECTIVE MODULES - CHOOSE ANY TWO

    Introduction to South African Law (ISL100) (40) Civil Litigation (LCL100) (20)

    Legal Practice Management (LPM100) (20) Business Law (BLA100) (20)

    Legal Research & Communication (LCU100) (20) Labour Law (LLA100) (20)

    Family Law (LFL100) (20)

    Debt Recovery (LDC100) (20)

    80 40

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