Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Almost all industries depend on people with an understanding of the law and skills in legal reasoning. With the UNE Diploma in Paralegal Studies, you will build the preparatory knowledge and skills you need to advance your career in a variety of in-demand legal sectors. Be supported by an expert teaching team to build you expertise, and study online in a timeframe that suits your lifestyle.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online Campus

Online/Off-campus - 1 years

Part-time - 4 years

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UNE Armidale (main campus)

Full-time - 1 years

Part-time - 4 years

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Structure

48 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)
  • World Legal Systems (LAW260)
  • International Law (LAW361)
  • Language and the Law (LING244)
  • Fundamentals of Evidence Law (LSSU261)
  • Principles of Corporation Law (LSSU391)
  • Critical Thinking (PHIL102)

Entry requirements

  • an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalen