Australia
Associate Degree of Law (Paralegal Studies)
ProviderSouthern Cross University
Paralegals are a highly-valued part of the legal sector and there is increasing demand for paralegal professionals who can think outside the box. This course will get you working in law quickly and lays the foundation for career progression. As you explore the Australian legal system, you will gather skills in legal research and writing, and absorb foundational principles in key areas of the law. You can choose to undertake voluntary legal experience or a para-professional placement to become fa
- Course code
- CRICOS 016182BProgram CRICOS-016182B
- Campus
- Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga / Gold Coast / Lismore / Online campusGold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd
Course overview
Paralegals are a highly-valued part of the legal sector and there is increasing demand for paralegal professionals who can think outside the box. This course will get you working in law quickly and lays the foundation for career progression. As you explore the Australian legal system, you will gather skills in legal research and writing, and absorb foundational principles in key areas of the law. You can choose to undertake voluntary legal experience or a para-professional placement to become familiar with the issues facing working paralegals. An optional major in Conveyancing provides the academic pre-requisite for qualification as a conveyancer in NSW. Paralegals work with solicitors and barristers, in government legal departments, law enforcement agencies, legal aid offices, court administration, public prosecutions and in the community and corporate sectors in finance, banking, insurance and conveyancing.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Australian Year 12
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Australian Year 12
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online campus | — | — | $26,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Gold Coast | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga
PrimaryGold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd, BILINGA, QLD
Open in mapsOnline campus
NSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.