

UCT - Paralegal Practitioner
- Offered byGetSmarter
Paralegal Practitioner at GetSmarter Overview
Duration | 16 weeks |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | ₹86,298 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Credential | Certificate |
Paralegal Practitioner at GetSmarter Highlights
- Earn a certificate from University of Cape Town
- Fee can be paid in instalments
- Unlimited access to edX’s career engagement network
Paralegal Practitioner at GetSmarter Course details
For those interested in working as paralegals, legal secretaries, or assistant
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
Paralegal Practitioner at GetSmarter 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