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Diploma of Paralegal Services

  • Diploma

This qualification will equip you with the skills to provide paralegal services in a law firm. Through a blend of theory and practical coursework, you will learn how to support clients and lawyers across various areas of law, including: contract, tort, family, property, wills, and probate matters.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
24 weeks full-time
Course Code
BSB50720
Domestic Fees
$1,920 total

About this course

This qualification will equip you with the skills to provide paralegal services in a law firm.
Through a blend of theory and practical coursework, you will learn how to support clients and lawyers across various areas of law, including: contract, tort, family, property, wills, and probate matters.
You will gain skills in research, taking instructions, applying legal principles, identify and interpreting compliance requirements and developing and supporting working relationships.

Entry requirements

Entry to this qualification is limited to those who have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies):
- BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment
- BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research
- BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents
or
Have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
Once application has been received, the teaching department will contact you to confirm these entry requirements.

Career pathways

This qualification will help you start a career as a:
- Legal services support officer
- Paralegal
- Law-related professional working in a law firm or legal practice
- Executive assistant
- Office manager
- Senior legal secretary
- Legal roles in court administration