Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Writing (Releasing Soon)

20 Credits (CIQ)

Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Writing

UniAthena’s Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Writing is designed to arm Professionals with practical insights into drafting key legal documents, from pleadings and contracts to affidavits and complaints. The course breaks down the main types of legal writing, offering actionable knowledge about enhancing learners’ writing capabilities. Professionals will understand the various kinds of legal documents, how they are drafted, the purposes they serve, and how writing assistants like ChatGPT can be used ethically to empower legal writing efforts. The comprehensive and practical information offered will be valuable to Learners in legal fields, like lawyers, paralegals, or secretaries, and beyond.

  • Earn a Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Writing from Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK.
  • CIQ is a proud certification partner for over 100 organisations and has a progression pathway with some of the leading universities across the world. 
  • The 20 CIQ Credit Program comes with 100% Online Delivery, Self-Paced Learning and Personal Tutor Support for academic assistance. 
  • Flexible Learning Duration: Can complete the Program anywhere from 21 to 60 days, as per Learner’s convenience, pace and availability. 
  • No prior work experience or certification is required.

Course Module & Fee

Module Fee

$300 (To be paid upon starting the module)

PGC-CIQ Certification Fee

$200 (To be paid to claim certificate)

Total Fee

$500

Admission Requirement

English Language Proficiency

There is no formal entry requirement for this course, however a good standard of written and spoken English is required to study with us, but a formal language qualification (such as IELTS) is not necessary. Generally, your English simply needs to be sufficient to:

  • Use study materials, including online books, video and audio.

  • Complete the assessment requirement of the respective modules.

Why UniAthena?

Flexible

At UniAthena, you are in charge of your learning! You get to decide the pace of your learning based on your financial and time availability. The learning structure is modular, ensuring pace, effectiveness and momentum of your learning journey. With this byte-sized learning format you get to learn anywhere, anytime.

Affordable

With UniAthena as your learning partner, you follow a ‘Pay as you Go Scheme’ for your program, that means no upfront bulk payment of your fee. Instead, your fee will be divided into small pocket-friendly installments distributed across your program.

Accredited & Globally Accepted

UniAthena has partnered with reputed Universities and Awarding bodies, all of which are fully accredited by governmental regulatory bodies in their respective countries. Universities are NARIC Approved and are part of European Higher education, Bologna process, making the programs recognised worldwide.

Stackable

Byte-sized learning formats ensure that each learning item carries tangible value in terms of learning outcome, which allows learners to stack or combine small units into higher education credits toward a degree or diploma. At any point of time during your course, you can claim a certificate/diploma based on the credits you have earned so far.

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Certification

Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Writing
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Flexible Duration

21 - 60 Days
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Learning

Online

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What You Learn

Module 1

Legal Writing

Legal Writing

Duration: 21 - 60 Days

The Legal Writing module is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the different styles of written legal work.

21 - 60 Days

Level: EQF Level 7

Credits: 20 CIQ Credits

Partners of this Programme

Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK is a professional awarding body based in the United Kingdom. CIQ is founded on the vision of helping individual learners and employers in attaining quality accredited awards. With centers across the Middle East, Europe and the African region, CIQ is a proud certification partner for more than 100 organizations and has a progression pathway with some of the leading universities across the world.


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Admission Process

Please find below the detailed steps to be followed as a part of the admission process.

Why This Course ?

Course Resources

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Why This Course ?

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Emphasis On Key Practical Skills

This Postgraduate Certificate offers actionable insights on building a foundational skill that is required in both legal and non-legal circles. Proficiency in Legal Writing skills can help learners expand their professional value across industries.

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Supported Learning

This Postgraduate Certificate offers impressive academic assistance that sets it apart. Our Flexible Learning Durations, Personal Tutor Support, 100% Online Delivery and Byte-Sized Learning enables Learners to study comfortably while working full-time.

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Stack Your Learning

As per the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Policy, Learners who complete this Postgraduate Certification may be eligible for credit and module exemption in relevant programs pursued with UniAthena, enhancing their overall learning experience.

How You Learn ?

Engage with a scientifically developed learning pedagogy that ensures a quality and effective journey for the learners. Enjoy a seamless learning experience tailored to your level of expertise on the subject matter.

What You Receive ?

You will be receiving the following certificates as specified below:

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Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Writing issued by

Cambridge International Qualifications, UK
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Records of Achievements with Grade issued by

Cambridge International Qualifications, UK

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It is really easy to start with us. You can register for this course with minimum details and get access to one of the modules of this course for 7 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learners wishing to be admitted to the Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Writing will be able to directly enroll for the program, as there is no pre-requisite for prior certifications. However, if they choose to progress to the MBA program, they should be able to meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the MBA program.

Interested candidates must upload their Identity cards as a means to verify their identity.

Once you register for the course, you will have access to the learning resources of three units of the first chapter. Your access to these learning resources will end after 7 days of registration and you will need to enroll for the program by paying the course fee.

After enrolling in a particular program or receiving the admission letter, we are unable to offer refunds as per our policy. However, prior to enrollment, all learners have the option to utilize the free trial period, which lasts between 3 to 7 days.

The Referral Policy is a UniAthena initiative to make our degree programs more  affordable to the learners. Learners can  share programs with  friends, family or even peers. If the Invitee enrolls for the suggested program, the next module is made free of charge.

The core resources of the program are video classes and related reading materials. This is an opportunity for learners to clarify their doubts and get a clear understanding of how to work on the assigned project.

Every learner is assigned a personal tutor for each module in his course, the learners can reach out to his/her personal tutor for any academic assistance with his/her learning. Besides, academic assistance, learners are allocated a Learners Experience Executive, who will be there to assist learners with any pastoral support (non-academic). You can reach out to your learners support executive at see@uniathena.com

There are no written exams for this program. Once you are enrolled in the program, you will be able to access the assignment brief under the 'Project Details' section in the learning portal. Apart from the assessment brief, you will be given the learning outcomes and performance criteria to know what is expected in the project from the learner. If you still have questions concerning the assignments, you can seek the support of the faculty during the live classes for the module. We are here to give you the help you need. After you have submitted the assignment, the faculty will evaluate and provide feedback, including results (your grade), within 21 days of your submission. If you fail, you will be given feedback on the assignment stating the reasons for failure. You will have to rework the project according to the feedback provided by the assessor. You will need to rework only the areas where you failed and not on the entire project. You will have to resubmit the assignment within 21 days of the publication of the result (grade). There are no additional fees for the resubmission.

The course outlines and learning outcomes are given as downloadable documents on the webpage of the course and also in the assignment brief.

Once you have registered for the Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Writing, the maximum time allowed to complete the program is 60 days. If you are unable to complete the course within 60 days, you may apply for an extension of 30 days by paying a Course Extension fee of USD 100.

The minimum duration of the course is 21 days though some exceptions may apply.