AssocDeg of Law (Paralegal Studies)
Southern Cross University
CRICOS provider number: 01241G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12043
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This course produces skilled graduates, ready for work in a legal environment with just two years of full-time study. Combining intellectual rigour with practical legal skills, the course gives students a foundation for a career as a paralegal professional in a range of settings. The course provides the opportunity for graduates to pursue registration as a licensed conveyancer in NSW. Students who achieve the required grade point average during or on completion of the degree can apply to transfer to 336167 Bachelor of Laws.
Areas of study
Law, conveyancing.
Career opportunities
Paralegal professional in legal firms, government departments, law enforcement agencies, legal aid offices, courts administration, public prosecutions, corporate sector, property conveyancer (NSW).
Professional recognition
The conveyancing major provides students with the academic requirements necessary to obtain a conveyancer's licence in NSW, and is accredited by NSW Fair Trading. Details of mandatory additional work experience required to enable registration should be obtained from the NSW Fair Trading website.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Any 2 units of English, Legal Studies.
Other applicants
Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the SCU website.
Southern Cross University degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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