Course Overview
Law affects all areas of life – A good understanding of the field will give you the edge in meeting the challenges of the working world. We are the only polytechnic in Singapore that prepares working adults for a career in the legal industry.
This course will teach you the theoretical and practical aspects of law while equipping you with a wide variety of skills, such as legal communications, legal research, as well as preparing and drafting contracts and agreements. You will acquire theoretical knowledge across different areas of law, including tort, contract, real property, criminal and family law. Beyond that, you will be equipped with procedural skills such as civil and criminal procedures, conveyancing, and corporate secretarial practice. You will also be trained to run a law office and be introduced to legal technology!
Graduates can look forward to exciting career opportunities such as Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Law Office Managers and Administrators. Not only will you be highly sought after by law firms, but also by government agencies and legal departments in private companies such as banks, insurance companies and real estate agencies.
All students are required to bring their own notebooks for lessons. You may refer to the required technical specifications for notebooks HERE.
Entry Requirements
‘O’ Levels | At least 3 ‘O’ Level passes in the following subjects: English Language (EL1 or EL2) Grade 1 – 7 Any mathematics subject Grade 1 – 6 One other subject Grade 1 - 6 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR |
Higher Nitec | GPA ≥ 2.0 OR GPA ≥ 1.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR |
Nitec | GPA ≥ 3.5 OR GPA ≥ 3.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR |
Higher Nitec in Technology/Services | GPA ≥ 2.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR |
Nitec in Technology/Services | GPA ≥ 3.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR |
WSQ Qualification | Relevant WSQ Qualification with 1 year of relevant working experience and WSQ Workplace Literacy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6) AND Workplace Numeracy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6) |
Without relevant academic qualifications | At least 2 years of relevant working experience |
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
Modes of Assessment
- Assignments
- Class Tests
- Projects
- Written exams
Course Contact
- Mainline 67881212
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays. - https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
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Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.