BSBLEG521 - Conduct and apply legal research

Unit code:BSBLEG521Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

Location

City Campus

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake and apply legal research under supervision. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, applying information to a set of facts, evaluating the quality of the information, and preparing and producing reports.
The unit applies to individuals who apply a well-established, 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 different jurisdictions.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

conduct and apply legal research in relation to four different matters.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
consult with relevant stakeholders to prepare a research plan
conduct research using both primary and secondary sources, according to legal and organisational requirements
produce a final report using appropriate format and language, according to the requirements of the request and within agreed timelines.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

common primary and secondary sources of legal data and information
situations where there would be an obligation to refer matters to supervisors and/or obtain sign-off on legal work
policies and procedures of the organisation relating to researching, accessing and using legal information
legislative requirements that apply when researching, accessing and using legal information
format for presenting written reports.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the VU Learning Management System (LMS) called VU Collaborate.