Legal Studies - Legal Administration
This 1 year, full-time course gives learners the opportunity to pursue careers in a legal environment as personal assistants or administrators, probably in traditional legal firms or in the corporate law sector. A practical emphasis is placed on legal work and learners are actively encouraged to secure work experience in this area.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Garda Vetting
All learners applying for a place on any of LCFE’s Childcare & Healthcare programmes, with effect from 1st September 2006, are subject to receipt of satisfactory Garda vetting.
Garda vetting is conducted in respect of personnel working in a full-time, part-time, voluntary or student placement capacity in a position in a registered organisation, through which they have unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities / Progression
• Para-legal/Administrative positions in Solicitors’ or Barristers’ offices.
• Legal Administration in Court Services.
• Legal Administration in Legal Departments in the corporate sector.
• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.cao.ie
Higher Education Links
Progression to Universities, Institute of Technologies and other Colleges from QQI programmes is possible through the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). Applicants must apply through the CAO. For details of participating institutions please view http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_search
Universities only offer places to a reserved quota of QQI Award holders who have received a certain number of distinctions. Institutes of Technology may also operate some of their courses under this quota system for example in Nursing Degree programmes. Generally Institutes of Technology will accept any QQI award to any Level 6/7/8 programme where applicants are in competition with Leaving Certificate students. Some programmes may have additional requirements for example a portfolio for Art programmes.
Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions or visit http://www.cao.ie/ for further information.
Scoring a QQI Award
A minimum of 120 credits must be presented. Points will only be calculated if the required awards and /or modules are presented. Starting with Distinctions, then Merits, then Passes, add all the credits until a cumulative value of 120 is reached. Ignore any credits above 120. For the credits that you are including, multiply the credit value by the grade weighting, i.e. multiply by 3 in the case of a Distinction, by 2 in the case of a Merit, by 1 in the case of a Pass. Add these scores. Multiply the total by 13, then divide the answer by 12. If you get a decimal place, round your result to the nearest whole number. All QQI Level 5 and QQI Level 6 awards will be scored to deliver a maximum of 390 CAO points. Further information may be obtained from the QQI website https://www.qqi.ie/
Alternatively use the free online QQI Level 5 & Level 6 points calculator at https://careersportal.ie/qqi/
Further information may be obtained from the CAO website (www.cao.ie) or the QQI website (www.qqi.ie).
LIT WIT MIC Progression Agreements
LCFE Progression Agreement to Limerick Institute of Technology
LCFE and LIT have signed a collaboration agreement offering seamless student progression from LCFE to LIT. This means learners who successfully complete a QQI/FETAC Certificate Level 5/6 with LCFE will be offered entry to LIT programmes based on this collaboration agreement. Learners who achieve a Major Award at Level 5/6 and apply through CAO for a programme of study at LIT, are guaranteed access to any Level 6 or Level 7 programme. A Major Award at Level 5 requires 3 Distinctions which will guarantee entry to any Level 8 programme. Learners must also apply through the LCFE/LIT Progression Agreement. Contact your Course Coordinator for further details. Please note for Restricted courses at LIT, the portfolio conditions must still be met. This is a Pilot scheme and will be reviewed annually. Learners who complete QQI/FETAC Level 6 (Advanced Certification) with LCFE may apply for advanced entry straight into second year for linked programmes.
LCFE Progression Agreement to Mary Immaculate College
A bilateral agreement exists between LCFE and Mary Immaculate College, offering graduates of LCFE’s four designated media programmes the opportunity to apply through CAO for entry to the BA (Hons) in Liberal Arts (MI002). To gain entry to the Liberal Arts Programme, LCFE learners must gain a full award with four Distinctions from a prescribed list of modules. This agreement is subject to review on an annual basis. Learners must also apply through the LCFE/MIC Progression Agreement. Contact your Course Coordinator for further details.
LCFE Progression Agreement to Waterford Institute of Technology
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) offers preferential entry to learners who successfully complete a linked QQI FET course in partner Colleges of Further Education where LCFE is one such partner college. For further information on WIT Further Education Progression Scheme see www.wit.ie/progression . Learners must also apply through the LCFE/WIT Progression agreement. Contact your Course Coordinator for further details.
Nursing
Nursing CAO
LCFE learners are eligible for consideration for entry to Nursing degree programmes when they achieve the QQI Level 5 Award (5M4349) Nursing Studies. An applicant must possess distinctions in 5 modules which must include a Distinction in 5N0749 (Anatomy and Physiology), 5N4325 (Nursing Theory & Practice) and 5N0749 (Human Growth and Development or 5N2746 (Biology). Entry to nursing is extremely competitive and a quota of reserved places is allocated to applicants presenting with QQI qualifications. For further details please visit http://www2.cao.ie/fetac/FETACNursingQuota.pdf
Nursing UCAS
Many of Limerick College of Further Education’s Nursing QQI Level 5 learners are successful in securing places on selected Nursing degree programmes in the UK. Students must apply through UCAS (Universities & Colleges Application System). https://www.ucas.com/
Every University in the UK is different in terms of entry requirements. A number of Universities not all accept QQI awards from Ireland. It is essential for potential nursing students to do their research on the UCAS website and contact the individual admissions office of each University.
In recent years LCFE’s nursing studies learners have successfully secured places in The University of Stirling, University of Dundee, Bucks New University, University of Southampton and many other UK Colleges.
Further information
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration and examination fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview.
Means-tested Student Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. The administration of these grants was handled by the former Vocational Education Committees (VECs) up to the 2011/12 academic year. A new ONLINE ONLY grant applications system was introduced in the 2012/13 academic year. All applications have to be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), the single Awarding Authority for all new student grant applications, through www.susi.ie. If you are thinking of embarking on a programme with us, you should investigate whether you are eligible, and, if so, submit an application.
Typical Modules
• Legal Practice & Procedures
• Preparation of Legal Documents
• Audio Transcription
• Database Methods
• Word Processing
• Communications
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised
• Information & Communication Systems
• Internet & Email
• Business Administration
• Work Experience
5M3789 - Legal Studies
Award: QQI Level 5 Legal Studies 5M3789
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