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Bachelor of Paralegal Studies

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences

NQF level7Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies develops knowledge and practical capability in legal principles, reasoning, research and the South African legal system. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

Course content

What you may study

Constitutional law; private and public law; legal interpretation; legal research; ethics; procedure; and practical legal problem-solving. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Admission

Other admission conditions

Consult the 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus pamphlet & Faculty Online Prospectus

Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. An LLB where applicable, a postgraduate diploma, honours-equivalent legal specialisation, master's degree or professional legal training, subject to entry requirements.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Legal practitioner after completing the required professional pathway; legal adviser; compliance officer; paralegal; policy officer; or legal researcher.

Study locations

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