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New Zealand Diploma in Legal Executive Studies

Toi Ohomai

Subject area

Legal Studies

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$3,920

over 1 Year - details

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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 with passes in English/Te Reo Maori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2 (including 10 level two Numeracy credits) and a minimum of 42 credits (including 10 Reading and Writing credits) at level 3; or Evidence of ability to complete academic requirements for the programme. English language requirement: International applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to show evidence of language competency, issued within the last two years, before being eligible to enrol in any non-English programme. The level of competency required is outlined in Rule 18 and Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules 2013 and for a level 6 diploma is: IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic endorsement, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in NZQF related Rules (Rule 18) The Table. For domestic applicants for whom English is not their first language evidence of language competency will be required.

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)
$3,920 $3,920
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$4,913 $4,913
Total $8,833 $8,833

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

81%


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

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: (0800) 86 46 46
Phone: (0800) 86 46 46
Fax: (07) 544 2386
Email: info@toiohomai.ac.nz
Web: http://www.toiohomai.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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