Learn the skills to get a start in the legal world. Develop the knowledge and skills to perform a wide variety of tasks in the challenging and rewarding field of law to assist the legal professional.

These include:

• conducting legal research
• managing files
• liaising with other parties
• drafting documents under supervision

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, City King St, St Albans, City Queen and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Business Services
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  BSB50110
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• executive assistant
• legal support officer
• assistant paralegal
• senior legal secretary

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan and carry out work in a legal context in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the different jurisdictions

• Identify and Interpret Compliance Requirements

  Unit code

  BSBCOM501B

• Develop and Nurture Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBCMM501A

• Maintain and Enhance Professional Practice

  Unit code

  BSBLED503A

• Research Legal Information Using Secondary Sources

  Unit code

  BSBRES502A

• Apply Legal Principles in Family Law Matters

  Unit code

  BSBLEG510A

• Apply Legal Principles in Criminal Law Matters

  Unit code

  BSBLEG511A

• Apply Legal Principles in Property Law Matters

  Unit code

  BSBLEG512A

• Apply Legal Principles in Corporation Law Matters

  Unit code

  BSBLEG513A

• Assist With Civil Procedure

  Unit code

  BSBLEG514A

• Apply Legal Principles in Wills and Probate Matters

  Unit code

  BSBLEG515A

• Implement and Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  BSBSUS301A

• Develop Workplace Policy and Procedures for Sustainability

  Unit code

  BSBSUS501A

• Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development

  Unit code

  BSBWOR501B

To be awarded the Diploma of Legal Services competency students must achieve a total number of 10 units. Four core units and six elective units.

• TAFE: Not applicable
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: Relevant industry experience, direct or VTAC application