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Overview

Discover how to provide essential legal support by administering crucial technical and operational tasks

Duration

16 weeks

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Total fee

86,298

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from University of Cape Town
  • Fee can be paid in instalments
  • Unlimited access to edX’s career engagement network
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Course details

Who should do this course?

For those interested in working as paralegals, legal secretaries, or assistant

What are the course deliverables?
Wide-ranging knowledge of South African law and legal procedures.
The skills to conduct legal research, and interpret legislation and court material.
The ability to draft basic legal documents and write an office memorandum.
An official certificate from UCT as proof of your paralegal competencies.
More about this course

This course is perfect for those interested in working as paralegals, legal secretaries, or assistants

It provides up-to-date information on local law and is also great for current paralegal practitioners who want to refine their skills and expand their knowledge base

Students will be well-prepared to unlock new career opportunities and achieve greater influence within their organisations.

The UCT paralegal course also includes several modules focused on developing essential technical and administrative skills, such as legal reading, writing, interviews, and, research, giving students a competitive edge in the job market

 

 

 

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Curriculum

Module 1

Introduction to South African law

 

Module 2

Sources of South African law

 

Module 3

Classification of South African law

 

Module 4

Introduction to the legal and paralegal profession

 

Module 5

Private law and civil law procedures

 

Module 6

Criminal law and the law of criminal procedure

 

Module 7

Business law

 

Module 8

Law of evidence

 

Module 9

Courts and alternative dispute resolution

 

Module 10

The Constitution and the impact of HIV/AIDS on the law

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Faculty details

Salona Lutchman
Attorney and Notary of the High Court of South Africa; Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Law, UCT

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Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Jun 19, 2025
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