Bachelor of Paralegal Studies | CPUT

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The qualification combines legal theory and practice to equip graduates with the foundation to competently navigate South Africa's legal system as a Paralegal in a range of contexts. It consolidates the fragmented approach to paralegal education in key areas of the law, by providing an educational foundation for the professionalisation of the Paralegal sector.

Career Prospects

  • Legal assistant at a South African law firm, supporting attorneys with research, drafting documents, and case preparation
  • Compliance officer at a South African corporate or financial institution, ensuring adherence to local legislation and regulatory frameworks
  • Court administration officer within the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, managing court records and administrative processes
  • Legal advisor in a South African government department or municipality, providing administrative legal support and drafting policy documents
  • Human rights or advocacy officer at a South African non-governmental organisation, assisting with legal research and community legal education initiatives

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