New Zealand Diploma in Legal Executive Studies
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Subject area
Legal Studies
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$3,709
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand with people who have the practical and professional knowledge and skills in the law, and who are or intend to be employed in law firms or in other organisations to assist lawyers in meeting the law-related needs of clients and/or employers.
Graduates of this qualification will be qualified to work as legal executives under the supervision of a practising lawyer.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
NCEA Level 2 is required, or equivalent. Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements will be eligible to be enrolled where their previous educational, work or life experience indicates that they have a reasonable likelihood of success. - If English is not the applicant's first language, applicants will need an IELTS (Academic) score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Other Admission Requirements Students who have been awarded the New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive Diploma are unable to enrol in NZ3508 New Zealand Diploma in Legal Executive Studies, unless there are exceptional circumstances as determined by the Registrar.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$3,709 | $3,709 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$4,911 | $4,911 |
| Total | $8,620 | $8,620 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
82%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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