University of Namibia Diploma Paralegal Studies (16dpar)

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1 University of Namibia Diploma Paralegal Studies (16dpar)

1.1 Degree

1.2 Introduction

1.3 Admission Criteria

1.4 Duration of Study

1.5 Modules

1.6 See Also

Degree

Diploma in Law

Introduction

The financial cost of legal proceedings in Namibia remains a significant barrier to realising access to justice. In an effort to address this state of affairs, individuals and organisations, without the requisite legal background, took it upon themselves to provide paralegal services to their communities, thus creating a need for thorough training in this field. The National Diploma in Law/Paralegal Studies offered by the faculty of law of the University of Namibia seeks to fill this critical void.

Admission Criteria

For admission to the Diploma in Paralegal Studies the applicant must hold a School Leaving Certificate i.e. Namibian Senior
Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary or Higher Level or a recognized equivalent qualification. A student must obtain a
minimum of 25 points in five subjects according to UNAM rating with at least a C symbol in English as a Second Language.
OR
Applicants seeking admission to the Diploma in Paralegal Studies programme as mature students must satisfy the mature age
entry requirements as prescribed in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus of the University of Namibia. In
additional, the student should pass the mature age entry examination with a minimum of 60%.

Duration of Study

The Diploma in Paralegal Studies will be offered over a minimum study period of two (2) years and a maximum study period of
four (4) years.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
English Communication and Study Skills
Contemporary Social Issues
Basic Concepts of Commercial Law
Legal Processes, Constitutional and Administrative Law
Introduction to Criminal Law & Procedure

Year 1, Semester 2
Legal Processes, Constitutional and Administrative Law
Introduction to Criminal Law & Procedure
English for Academic Purposes
Computer Literacy
Introduction to Human Rights Law

Year 2, Semester 1
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Introduction to Civil Procedure
Introduction to Law of Evidence
Legal Research & Writing & Interpretation

Year 2, Semester 2
Family Law and Divorce
Basic Concepts of Labour Law
Wills and Estates
The Law of MVA Claims
Property Rights in Namibia