By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of certain fundamental areas of law and a range of legal concepts, values, and principles.
- Advise non-legal audiences on legal matters in a manner that is clear and concise, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate an ability to conduct research and access legal resources including using online sources of law and legal databases.
- Demonstrate an ability to identify issues and apply legal knowledge and principles to simple problems and projects, with a view to constructing relevant, creative, and ethically appropriate responses.
- Demonstrate an ability to engage with others in a way that respects diverse opinions and perspectives to achieve relevant and efficient outcomes that reflect the contribution of all those involved.
- Demonstrate an ability to reflect upon and analyse the law’s effect on society.
- Students will have the opportunity to gain valuable paralegal knowledge and skills and understand contemporary legal issues from a local perspective.
