Paralegal Practice

This online course at RGU, developed in partnership with the Law Society of Scotland, supports paralegals to gain and demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills for their role, and to enhance their career progression.

What is needed for the CertHE Paralegal Practice The Student Admissions Service may consider applications from candidates who do not meet our Standard Entry Requirements, but do have significant evidence of their abilities and work experience. An applicant's employer should be supportive and, where possible, provide a workplace with learning guidance and mentoring to create a suitable workplace environment in which the student will be able to obtain the necessary experience and learning outcomes. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications/work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss with the Student Admissions Service if there are any queries around entry requirements that you need assistance with. Standard Entry Requirements Employment: All applicants should be employed in a full or part time position (minimum of 21 hours per week), relevant to their course of study and have the right to live and work in Scotland SQA Higher: Four highers at BBCC OR Experience: Applicants should have at least a year's relevant work experience. This would be work in a law firm or in house legal team, or in a sufficiently analogous role such as the office function in a contracts department, housing agency or consumer advice service, as an alternative. These roles should demonstrate the development of key skills evidenced through a detailed CV as part of the application. Alternative Qualifications Applications are welcomed from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including Foundation Apprenticeships (SCQF 6), SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and overseas qualifications. Interviews or meetings with the Course Leader may be required on a case-by-case basis. The course team will consider exemptions from appropriate modules in recognition of prior learning where students have qualifications of an appropriate level, in line with University policy and up to 50% of the credit value of the Certificate HE. Interviews are not normally conducted, but may be held at the discretion of the Course Leader. The Student Admission Service are happy to discuss and advise on any particular candidates qualifications. English Language Requirements Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more: Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk for further information.

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5

International students: £1,498

UK students: £1,498

UK/Home: £1,498

International: £1,498

January

29 January (UCAS equal consideration deadline)

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