Diploma of Law
The Diploma in Law at UPU is an entry-level programme designed to provide students with a strong foundation in legal knowledge, principles, and procedures. It equips learners with essential skills in legal reasoning, research, and communication while fostering an appreciation of law as a tool for justice and social order.
Graduates are prepared to work as legal clerks, paralegals, or legal assistants in law firms, courts, corporate entities, and government institutions. The programme also offers a pathway for further academic progression into the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) for those aspiring to advance in the legal profession.
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Credential: Diploma
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Duration: Two Years
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Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Classes; on Campus and Online
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Language of Delivery: English
Graduates of the Diploma in Law at UPU are well-prepared for entry-level roles in the legal and justice sector. They can pursue careers as:
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Paralegals in law firms, providing legal research and drafting support.
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Court clerks or judicial assistants in the judiciary.
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Legal clerks in corporate organizations, NGOs, and government institutions.
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Compliance assistants in financial, commercial, and administrative sectors.
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Community legal service officers, supporting legal awareness and justice initiatives.
The programme also serves as a strong academic foundation for those who wish to progress into the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and eventually build careers as advocates, judicial officers, legal advisors, or policymakers.
