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Select at least one option to generate PDF.Enhance your career prospects in the legal sector with transferable, legal focused skills you will gain in this Paralegal Services qualification.
The range of competencies delivered in this course has been developed to assist you in planning, preparing and carrying out the work required as a paralegal in the legal sector, supporting law practitioners and clients.
You'll gain a solid understanding of the Australian legal system and the application of legal principles in criminal, contract, litigation, family and tort law. You'll also cover topics such how to carry out as legal research, develop business networks and relationships, take instructions in a legal environment and write complex documents.
Our highly skilled lecturers have current industry knowledge to provide you with the most relevant and current legal sector skills.
Successful completion of this Diploma of Paralegal Services will equip you with the skills to provide legal direction and support within both public and private sector roles.
- Conduct research of legal information and application of documentation
- Apply legal principles across multiple disciplines
- Identify and interpret compliance requirements in the legal industry
- Provide support in law matters
- Interact with parties involved in the legal process
- Manage personal and professional development
- Build and maintain business relationships
- Identify client instruction for processing and store documentation within the legal environment
I have the following attributes:
- Good computer skills
- Oral and written communication skills, including understanding of the need for professional standards required in a legal environment
- An eye for detail
- An interest in the law and legal processes
- Good organisational skills
- Logical and clear thinking
If this course is deemed competitive, you will be informed during your application via TAFE Admissions and additional entrance requirements will apply.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent | Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) | Certificate III |
Please note you must have completed all of the following units OR have two years equivalent, full-time, relevant work experience.
- BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment
- BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research
- BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.
Online
This qualification will be a combined delivery mode consisting of both on campus sessions and online delivery.
It has been designed to help you study while working around busy professional and personal commitments.
Online sessions include collaborate (lecturer led) classes for 1 - 2 hours that may be recorded, readings, pre-recorded content and self-paced activities.
There will be five compulsory, full day (9:00am - 3:30pm) on campus sessions scheduled throughout the year. You will be advised of these dates at orientation.
To register interest or for further information about 2023 delivery please email samantha.chamberlain@ nmtafe.wa.edu.au
Please note the following units* are delivered through a mix of on campus and online study, which includes on campus workshops and online Collaborate sessions:
• BSBLEG421 Apply understanding of the Australian legal system
• BSBLEG524 Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation
* These units will only be offered to students who have not completed a Certificate IV in Legal Services.
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
This course provides a range of opportunities to gain employment in law firms or departments as a paralegal or administration support for a legal team. Other job titles may include:
- Legal Services Support Officer
- Paralegal
- Law Clerk/Legal Clerk
- Legal Secretary
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
Study options and next steps
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Semester 1, 2024
Perth - Combined (Online and On Campus)
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| When | Semester 1, 2024 | ||||||||
| Where | Perth | ||||||||
| How | Combined (Online and On Campus) | ||||||||
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2023
Perth - Combined (Online and On Campus)
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Perth | ||||||||
| How | Combined (Online and On Campus) | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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