Paralegal Studies

Law · Beginner–Intermediate · 35 hours

Support legal work effectively — the SA legal system, legal research, drafting, court procedure and ethics, for paralegals and community advice workers.

What you'll learn

• Explain the SA legal system and sources of law
• Conduct basic legal research
• Draft common legal documents
• Understand court and litigation procedure
• Apply legal ethics and access to justice

Course modules

• Module 1: The Paralegal Role
• Module 2: The SA Legal System
• Module 3: Court Structure
• Module 4: Legal Research
• Module 5: Legal Drafting
• Module 6: Civil Procedure
• Module 7: Criminal Procedure
• Module 8: Key Areas of Law
• Module 9: Legal Ethics
• Module 10: Access to Justice & Careers
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

Unlock this course for R19 on any phone. A certificate is optional (from R39).