Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies)

Bachelor's degree

In Southport (Australia)

£ 10,341.73 + VAT

*Indicative price

Original amount in AUD:

$ 19,680

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Southport (Australia)

This course produces skilled graduates, ready for work in a legal environment with just two years of study. Combining intellectual rigour with practical legal skills, it gives students an exceptional foundation for a career as a paralegal professional in a broad range of settings.
Paralegals perform substantive legal work in legal practices, banks, insurance companies, or other public and private organisations with in-house legal departments. A paralegal’s tasks may include legal research, drafting wills, preparing legal arguments, preparing agreements, compiling court documentation, legal record keeping, legal communication and client services.
Students who achieve the required grade point average during or on completion of this degree may apply for admission into the undergraduate entry Bachelor of Laws.
Career opportunities
In legal offices in most areas of paralegal practice, with solicitors and barristers, government legal departments, law enforcement agencies, legal aid offices, court administration, public prosecutions, and in the corporate sector in finance, banking, insurance and conveyancing. This is a recognised educational qualification for a licensed conveyancer in NSW.
Professional recognition
The Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies), with the Conveyancing major, provides students with the academic requirements necessary to obtain a conveyancer’s licence in NSW, and is accredited by NSW Fair Trading. For licensing requirements, and details of mandatory additional work experience required to enable registration, enquiries should be made to NSW Fair Trading. Note that each Australian state or territory has its own legislation regulating conveyancing practice, except QLD where only qualified solicitors are legally permitted to engage in conveyancing.
Professional placement
Students can undertake voluntary legal experience and para-professional placement with legal firms or offices to complement their practical legal skills and...

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Start date

Southport (Australia)
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Lismore, NSW 2480

Start date

On request

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Bachelor of Laws NSW Fair TradingNSW Fair Trading Conveyancing Additional information: on-campus workshop LAW00057 - Conveyancing Law (a one-day workshop, usually Saturday or Sunday) LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution (a two-day workshop, usually Saturday and Sunday) LAW00216 - Mediation Practice and Procedure (a two-day workshop, usually Saturday and Sunday) Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. Recognition of informal learning Credit may be awarded on the basis of current informal learning (that takes place through work, social, family or leisure activities). To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU Blackboard Learn Learning materials SCU library academic skills development Course structure See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below. Table of contents Course requirements Schedule of units Course progressions Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) a candidate shall successfully complete sixteen (16) units comprising: all units listed in Part A; and the eight (8) unit Conveyancing major from Part B, OR eight (8) elective units including at least six (6) units from Part B Schedule of units (Paralegal Studies) Part A LAW10157 - Australian Legal System LAW00050 - Criminal Process LAW00128 - Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing LAW10159 - Principles of Contract Law LAW00052 - Introduction to Land Law LAW00054 - Family Law Practice LAW00053 - Foundations of Torts Part B Electives Conveyancing major Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Students Commencing in Session 1 Students Commencing in Session 2 Notes Note 1: Unit requires attendance at a compulsory workshop. Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.

Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies)

£ 10,341.73 + VAT

*Indicative price

Original amount in AUD:

$ 19,680