Course Level

Advanced Diploma

Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Study the UNE Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies and develop advanced legal knowledge and skills in a sought-after field of expertise. Whether you are building your skills in law, changing careers or paving the way to further legal study, you will get the expertise and support to take advantage of the wide range of career opportunities available to qualified paralegal professionals - regardless of your educational background.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online Campus

Online/Off-campus - 1.5 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
60

UNE Armidale (main campus)

Full-time - 1.5 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
60

Structure

72 credit points

Subjects

  • Foundations of Law (LAW100)
  • Law in Context (LAW101)
  • Legal Professional Skills (LAW102)
  • Introduction to Business Law (LSSU251)
  • Introduction to Procedure Law (LSSU262)
  • Introduction to Legal Studies (LSU100)
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (LAW157)
  • Law and First Peoples of Australia (LAW164)
  • Sports Law (LAW201)
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law (LAW206)
  • World Legal Systems (LAW260)
  • Interviewing for Advocacy (LAW270)
  • Local Government Law (LAW336)
  • Environmental Law (LAW341)
  • Animal Law (LAW345)
  • Natural Resources Law (LAW358)
  • International Law (LAW361)
  • Language and the Law (LING244)
  • Fundamentals of Evidence Law (LSSU261)
  • Principles of Corporation Law (LSSU391)
  • Issues in Commercial and Financial Services Law (LSSU394)

Entry requirements

  • an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.