About the Course
The Certificate in Legal Systems Paralegal Studies provides foundational legal skills for analyzing legal issues, undertaking legal research, and writing persuasively, regardless of your education background. The course will provide you with an appreciation of the impact of law on business and commercial relationships.
Whether you’re a recent school leaver, currently employed and ready to upskill, or you want to springboard to further study, it will prepare you for a range of possibilities.
Gain valuable knowledge and skills which will allow you to take your career or study to the next level.
Objectives
Legal Systems & Paralegal Studies help you gain experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market:
- Experience with Legal Principles and documents
- Confidence to present information to people from diverse backgrounds
- A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Career & Employability Service
Studying this programme opens the door to a variety of career and study opportunities. The skills and knowledge gained from the certificate will easily transport to a broad variety of work arenas such as legal services, insurance, public service, administration, debt collection, and small and medium businesses.
Compliance with regulations
The programme has been endorsed by Law professionals from the University of PNG and Legal Training Institute.
To gain entry to Legal Training Institute however, you will need to obtain a full degree from the UPNG.
Entry Requirements
Grade 12 and/or Grade 10 and/or 3 years work experience in relevant field.
Registration and Duration
Registration is open twice in a year, January and July In-take separately and the duration is 24 weeks/6 months.
Course Fees
K5,500.00 and K1,500 upfront payment on Registration.
Study Pathway
- MTI Diploma in Legal Systems and Paralegal Studies
There are 12 units in this course that meet workplace outcomes, and local industry requirements.
| Course Code No. | UNIT NAME | SESSION |
| CTVETLSS01 | Protect information in a legal services environment | ONE |
| CTVETLSS02 | Apply understanding of the PNG legal system | |
| CTVETLSS03 | Conduct simple legal research | |
| CTVETLSS04 | Support the drafting of complex legal documents | |
| CTVETBM04 | Apply communication strategies in the workplace | |
| CTVETBM01 | Apply critical thinking to work practices | |
| CTVETLSS05 | Maintain a file in a legal services environment | TWO |
| CTVETLSS06 | Apply principles of legal project management | |
| CTVETLSS07 | Apply legal principles in contract law matters | |
| CTVETLSS08 | Apply legal principles in tort law matters | |
| CTVETLSS09 | Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation | |
| CTVETBM05 | Develop personal work priorities |
Available Discounts
15% discount for students taking more than one Program.
10% sibling discount for students who have a brother or sister undergoing studies with MTI.