Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Overview

A diploma training paralegals to support lawyers and legal teams with research, drafting and case management.

Graduates work as paralegals and legal assistants in law firms, courts, compliance and the public sector.

Accreditation: Recognised within Ghana’s legal education pathway (General Legal Council context).

How you’ll study

Foundations. You begin with legal method, constitutional foundations and core private-law subjects that teach you how Ghanaian law is built and argued.

Core doctrine. Middle years deepen doctrine across the main fields of law, with increasing emphasis on analysis, writing and advocacy.

Practice and research. Later work brings mooting, clinic-style exposure and a supervised research project — preparation for professional training and practice.

Exact modules are confirmed in the student handbook and by the school each year.

Entry requirements

Element	Requirement
Standard entry	At least three (3) WASSCE/SSSCE passes including English Language. Designed as a university-access pathway for SHS leavers.

Confirm exact wording with Admissions before you submit. Check eligibility · Application guidelines.

Careers

Graduates work as paralegals and legal assistants in law firms, courts, compliance and the public sector.