Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Rules Variation Summary for 2026

Summary of Changes for 2026

Implications for current Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies students

Admissions 

Students must now meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.

Rules Variation Summary for 2025

Summary of Changes for 2025

Implications for current Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies students

There are no changes for 2025

Nil

Rules Variation Summary for 2024

Summary of Changes for 2024

Implications for current Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies students

There are no changes for 2024

Nil

Rules Variation Summary for 2023

Summary of Changes for 2023

Implications for current Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies students

There are no changes for 2023

Nil

Rules Variation Summary for 2022

Summary of Changes for 2022

Implications for current Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies students

There are no changes for 2022

Nil

Rules Variation Summary for 2021

Summary of Changes for 2021

Implications for current Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studiesstudents

Change to Program of Study – new core and listed units (Core: LAW100, LAW101, LAW102, LSU100, LSSU251, LSSU262).

Nil

Rules Variation Summary for 2020

Summary of Changes for 2020

Implications for current Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies students

Course Structure  has changed see:  2020 course rules

Core Units

  • credit points changed from 36cps to 48cps
  • LAW101 has been deleted
  • MM105 has been deleted
  • LAW157 has been added
  • LAW164 has been added
  • LAW260 has been added
  • LAW361 has been added
  • LSSU251 has been added
  • LSSU262 has been added
  • LSU100 has been added
  • WRIT101 has been deleted

Listed Units

  • credit points changed from 36cps to 24cps
  • separate groups have been removed and there is now one group of Listed Units
  • Listed Units consist of:  LAW157, LAW164, LAW201, LAW206, LAW260, LAW270, LAW336, LAW341, LAW345, LAW358, LAW361, LSSU261

Note units added.

Note unit deletions.

Note new Listed Unit structure.

Note credit point requirement changes for Core Units and Listed Units.

Current students admitted in Trimester 2 or 3 2018 may complete the new program under their current rules. All students will be advised of changes to the course rules and be offered assistance with their individual enrolment.

All core units removed will continue to be offered. Current students may continue under their current rules or transfer to the 2020 course rules.

Rules Variation Summary for 2019

Summary of Changes for 2019

Implications for current Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies students

No changes for 2019.

No impact on existing students

Rules Variation Summary for 2018

Summary of Changes for 2018

Implications for current Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies students

This course was introduced in trimester two 2018.

Course changes were made for trimester three 2018 and a trimester three admission added.

Core Units changed to 36 credit points and Listed Units changed to 36 credit points.

LSSU251 and LSSU262 added to Listed Units.

Existing students have been advised to follow the new Program of Study.