Become a paralegal with the BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services. This nationally recognised business qualification will help you gain an in-depth understanding of the Australian legal system, and delivers the administrative skills you need to support a team of law professionals. The course covers: carrying out legal research, maintaining a legal filing system, writing complex documents, communicating in a legal services environment, and following legal instructions. You’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in key areas: contract law, tort law, litigation and evidence, property law, criminal law, family law, court procedures and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates.
Entry requirements for the Diploma of Paralegal Services vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Diploma of Paralegal Services will prepare you for the following roles.
A Legal Administrator works in a court or legal practice performing administrative duties. This may involve general administration tasks like filin...
A Legal Assistant works with other legal professionals in a court or lawyer’s office. Your daily activities will be varied but could involve helpin...
Paralegals play an important role in legal proceedings by assisting lawyers and other legal professionals to prepare for cases. You’ll help prepare...
A Legal Researcher investigates and analyses legal information to support lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals. You might work in law fir...
A Law Clerk performs a range of duties at a legal practice or courthouse. You’ll carry out tasks relevant to the legal field such as preparing lega...
Contract Administrators oversee contracts on behalf of an organisation and ensure that goods and services are delivered according to the agreement....
Compliance Officers ensure that an organisation’s products, services, operations and business practices comply with government standards and legisl...
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