About the Course
The Diploma of Legal Studies provides you with the opportunity for exposure to law study without a full commitment to a law degree.
It is suitable both for those who plan pursue a role that could benefit from some legal knowledge, as well as those who already have this as part of their career.
In addition to introductory law units that cover the foundations of law and legal reasoning, you can choose units to target one or more specialist areas relevant to your work (depending on your experience).
There are also avenues for inquiry into areas including international law, human rights and environmental law, to give you a broader understanding of the role of law.
Assessment tasks through the course will enhance your ability to prepare written advice and develop arguments in response to legal problems. This will see you graduating with an understanding of ethical practice with essential skills across legal reasoning, research and effective communication.
Objectives
Legal Systems & Paralegal Studies help you gain experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market:
1. Analyse and interpret legal materials to identify and assess legal problems.
2. Prepare basic legal advice to achieve solutions appropriate to local and transnational contexts.
3. Work collaboratively and independently to inform the resolution of legal and ethical issues that incorporate diverse perspectives.
4. Implement legal research strategies utilising a variety of digital and other resources to inform legal arguments and advice.
Career & Employability Service
The Diploma of Legal Systems and Paralegal Studies will be of interest to students planning a career where a knowledge of fundamental legal principles and basic legal skills will be of use, eg. Business administration, legal administration, and government state or local administration
Compliance with regulations
The programme has been endorsed by Law professionals from the University of PNG and Legal Training Institute.
To gain entry into Legal Training Institute however, you will need to obtain a full degree from the UPNG.
Entry Requirements
Grade 12 and/or MTI Certificate IV in Legal Systems and Paralegal Studies and/or 5 years work experience in related field.
Registration and Duration
Registration is open twice in a year on a Semester basis (January and July intake respectively) and the duration is 1 year.
Course Fees
K11,00 and K2,500 upfront payment on Registration.
Study Pathway
- MTI Diploma in Business and Finance
There are 10 units selected to meet current workplace standards, and that of the local industry requirements.
| Course Code No. | UNIT NAME | SEMESTER |
| DTVETLSS01 | Introduction to PNG Law | ONE |
| DTVETLSS02 | Conduct and Apply Legal Research | |
| DTVETLSS03 | Introduction to Business Law | |
| DTVETLSS04 | Organic Law: Provincial and Local Government | |
| DTVETLSS05 | Build and maintain business relationships | |
| DTVETLSS06 | Apply principles of legal project management | TWO |
| DTVETLSS07 | Write Complex Documents | |
| DTVETLSS08 | Take Instructions in a Legal Service Environment | |
| DTVETLSS09 | Maintain a file in Legal Service Environment | |
| DTVETLSS10 | Customs and Practices of PNG |
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.