The Independent Institute of Education
Higher Certificate in Legal Studies
The Higher Certificate in Legal Studies in Law and Legal Studies is offered by The Independent Institute of Education.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Higher Certificate in Legal Studies offered by the Independent Institute of Education at the Faculty of Social Sciences
The Higher Certificate in Legal Studies is intended to provide an entry level qualification that will enable students to enter internships or learnerships or entry-level positions in related fields or to assist students to qualify for access to a degree or diploma in Law, or a further qualification in paralegal studies or legal-office administration or a related field. The programme, therefore, focuses essential legal knowledge, principles, theories and practices as well as basic language, numeracy, computer and legal-office support skills to provide the particular balance of skills identified as critical for successful further studies into the broader legal field. Alternatively, graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions in the legal field.
For those with the skills, drive and initiative, the legal work environment is a place of great opportunity and reward. This higher certificate develops and provides students with a broad range of foundational legal skills including communication, various aspects of South African law and legal office management.The IIE Higher Certificate in Legal Studies is a one-year programme and consists of 11 modules. The modules are delivered on a full-time basis with lectures from Monday to Friday. The IIE Higher Certificate in Legal Studies is run over two semesters, with final exams being written at the end of each semester. In addition to attending lectures you will be expected to spend time conducting your own research and working on assignments.
Career Opportunities
- Attorney’s assistant
- Legal secretary
- Paralegal assistant
- General law-office assistant
- Front office manager of a legal firm
- Legal research assistant
- Clerk in the Magistrate’s Court
