BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services

VU course code: BSB50720 | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

0.5 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

VET

Location

City Campus

Applications closed

Overview

Gain practical skills to thrive in today’s legal workplaces, with the Diploma of Paralegal Services (BSB50720) at Victoria University.

This hands-on paralegal program is designed to equip you with the expertise needed to work in professional settings that specialise in law and legal regulations.

Whether you’ve already completed a Paralegal Skill Set or the Certificate IV in Legal Services, or gained experience working in the legal sector, this diploma offers a clear pathway to deepen your knowledge and boost your professional opportunities.

You will gain expertise in:

managing business relationships in a legal setting
applying critical thinking to legal challenges
communicating effectively in legal environments
accurately interpreting and following legal principles and compliance requirements.

You will have the opportunity to tailor your learning by specialising in areas such as:

contract law
tort law
criminal law
property law
wills and probate.

Join a program that blends theory with real-life relevance, ensuring you graduate ready for professional work in a legal setting.

: 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. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Paralegal.
: Our Queen Street law hub on our City Campus is in the heart of Melbourne's legal district.
Our dedicated law building features:
specialised law library
legal research centres including the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre
mooting court
computer labs, student lounges, study spaces and a prayer room.
You’ll gain real insight into legal practice and start building networks for your future career.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services, 12 units must be completed consisting of:

5 core units
7 elective units, of which:

3 elective units must be from Group A 2 elective units must be from Group B for the remaining 2 electives units: - up to 2 units may be selected from Groups A and B - up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from this or any endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.