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Diploma in Paralegal Studies at University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme overview

Diploma in Paralegal Studies is offered by the Law - Continuing Education Programmes (CEP), Faculty of Law, at the University of Johannesburg (programme code D4DLPQ, NQF level 6). Duration: 3 Years.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Department: Law - Continuing Education Programmes (CEP)  |  Duration: 3 Years  |  Study mode: blended  |  Intake: Applications close 26 March 2027  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Career pathways

Assessor in criminal courts, mediator, lay maintenance counsellor, debt collector, legal advisor, liquidator, executor (deceased estates), legal secretary, insurance administrator, insurance claims facilitator, corporate administrator and business enterprise administrator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A certified National Senior Certificate or Matric Certificate (Grade 12), or an equivalent qualification with endorsement or exemption to study towards a diploma. Applicants without a diploma-endorsed senior certificate may consider the Paralegal Bridging programme.

Intake: Applications close 26 March 2027

Duration: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/undergraduate/

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