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Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies in Commercial Practice at Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd.

Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd., South Africa

Programme overview

The Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies in Commercial Practice is a specialised programme designed to build a solid understanding of commercial law and its application in a commercial environment. Students learn how to handle legal documentation, assist with compliance, support contract management, and understand the legal aspects of commercial operations. This programme focuses on the legal principles governing commerce, preparing graduates for roles in corporate legal departments, law firms, and organisations involved in commercial transactions and operations.

Duration: Minimum 1 year (full time); maximum 3 years (part time)  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Woodmead, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for the Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies in Commercial Practice are: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Higher Certificate endorsement, or A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Higher Certificate endorsement, or Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Higher Certificate endorsement, or A Senior Certificate (SC), with University Exemption or Higher Certificate endorsement, or Foreign School leaving Certificate that complies with minimum admission requirements for Higher Certificate study as gazetted by the Matriculation Board (SAQA will do equivalency evaluation). Alternative admission requirements: Senate discretionary admission Mature Age (23 – 45 years of age): conditions apply Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) * Age exemption certificate must be attained from the Matriculation Board before admission can be granted.

ZAR 25,935 a year. Page lists 'First Year Course Fee' (standard price, based on full settlement of the course fee with discount applied) for the first year of study; later-year fees and monthly-instalment price ('Price on Application') are not stated on the page; covers pro Source

Duration: Minimum 1 year (full time); maximum 3 years (part time)

Apply through the official page: https://lyceum.oltechsis.com/app/studentportal

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