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Legal Services HNC

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 7

Study mode Full time

Start date Aug 2025

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Course overview

This HNC may interest candidates currently working or wishing to work as a paralegal or pursue a career within the legal sector. This course is ideal if you want to progress to a University and study law after completing an HNC qualification.  

The course is delivered face-to-face in person three days per week. 

If this mode of study is not suitable for you, then a flexible online learning approach may be better for your current lifestyle. This will only be offered to suitable candidates.

This involves lessons being delivered online, with you attending our Sighthill campus every 6 to 8 weeks to undertake assessments. You must have access to a PC, desktop computer, or tablet.

Please indicate in your Personal Statement which mode of delivery you are interested in.

What you will learn

  • Scottish Legal System
  • Scots Private Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Legal Research Techniques
  • Scottish Criminal Law
  • Scottish Criminal Procedure
  • Property Law
  • Consumer Law

Meta Skills Developed:

  • Integrity
  • Adapting
  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Curiosity
  • Critical thinking

How the course is assessed

Each subject will have different evidence requirements and approaches to assessment.

Some examples are provided below on the methods of assessments;

  • Open Book.
  • Exam – Close book controlled.
  • Project-based assessments.

Number of days per week

  • On campus in person 3 days per week 

Entry requirements

  • Minimum of two relevant Highers at Grade C or above and a minimum of four National 5s at Grade C or above in relevant subjects. These must include English and Maths or equivalent; subjects include Business, Maths, English, and RMS, Social and science-based subjects.

Or

  • Relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF level 6 or above

Candidates will be considered on an individual basis

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • You may be required to attend a group and/or individual information session and/or a skills check

English Proficiency Requirements

Minimum IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

 

Career options

Employment opportunities in a variety of administrative roles in Central and Local government in Business or commercial contexts.

  • Trainee Paralegal
  • Banking and Insurance Sector
  • Police Scotland
  • Sheriff Court
  • Fiscal Office

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Sighthill Campus Full time 25/08/25

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