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

Programme overview

The Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies is a foundational programme designed to equip students with a comprehensive introduction to the legal system, providing students with a solid understanding of South African law, legal processes, and the role of paralegals in supporting legal practitioners in various settings. The qualification is aimed at those seeking a career as a paralegal or those already working in a legal environment who wish to formalise their experience. The Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies also provides a pathway to further legal studies.

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

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Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for the Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies 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 certificates 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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