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D47PST / Diploma in Paralegal Studies
Faculty: Law

Diploma in Paralegal Studies

NQF Level

6

Total Credits

360

About the Programme

Description:

This programme equips learners to work in law firms, advisory offices or the Department of Justice. Through the exposure of students to basic principles of law they can play an important role in ensuring that justice is made accessible to the majority of people living in rural and under-developed areas of our country. The intended purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with the ability to apply the common law to resolving disputes and to recognise and appraise the importance and functioning of the legal remedies as a pre-emotive prevention of and safeguard to legal disputes and enforcing the rights of an aggrieved party. To further recognise the interrelated legal facets when drafting a contract and utilise same as a decisive and efficient tool in enforcing rights and obligations in the event of a dispute and prior to the litigation.

Admission Requirements:

National Senior Certificate or Matric Certificate (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification with endorsement or exemption to study towards a diploma.

Programme Modules

Module information will be available soon. Please contact Precious Musembwa for more details.

Important Dates

Application Period

Opens: Saturday, 30 August 2025
Closes: Monday, 30 March 2026

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Programme Duration

Starts: Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Ends: Monday, 30 November 2026

Expected Duration: 12 months

Application Periods

Application period information will be available soon.

Extra fees and levies for whole programmes

You only need to pay for the modules you apply for in each application period; such fees must be paid upfront.

A non-refundable application fee (R650) and ICT levy (R500) are charged when you apply for a programme; these are 2026 pricing.

Note: Some programmes are exempt from the application fee; this will be indicated on the system during your application process for a particular programme.

Contact Details

Please contact Precious Musembwa for more details about this programme.

Diploma in Paralegal Studies
Pay per module
Programme Information:
NQF Level 6
Total Credits 360
Start Date Mar 31, 2026
End Date Nov 30, 2026
Application Token
LAWDIGI
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