Diploma of Business (Legal Services)
25 weeks – $6,140
Possible careers
- Legal assistant
- Legal secretary
- Paralegal
This legal course will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the legal industry, together with the up-to-date computing and finance skills needed to keep pace in a thriving law practice.
Its a comprehensive legal course where you will learn highly advanced practical skills in administration and computing, while gaining crucial knowledge of paralegal systems and management for the legal industry.
You will also gain a thorough understanding of the concepts, terminology and documentation specific to courts and legal offices, and develop the skills and experience necessary for effective case research, reporting and preparation of contractual agreements such as wills, probates and leases.
Modules
Computing
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Produce business documents
Internet/email
Presentation graphics
Integrate business applications
Audio transcriptions
Communication
Prepare for job seeking
Workplace communication
Applied business communication
Operations
Business environment
Workplace information
Use business equipment
Handle mail
Legal
Legal terminology
Introduction to the legal system
Recording of time and costs
Management of legal files and information
Preparation of legal documents
Legal research and reporting
Court preparation and procedure
Legal studies (paralegal studies)
Contracts, conveyancing and leases
- Subject module descriptors (PDF 121KB)
Key facts
- Course length: 25 weeks (YA=CN95)
- Available at: Brisbane & Sydney
- Academic entry requirements: Find out more >>>
- Graduates may articulate directly into the Advanced Diploma of Business Management with significant credit
- Embedded within each subject is a cluster of endorsed national units of competency
- Graduates will be awarded the national qualification BSA50200 Diploma of Business (Legal Services)
- This course is not available to student visa holders
Start dates - 2008
| Campus | Dates |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 18 Feb / 25 Mar / 28 Apr / 14 Jul / 18 Aug / 22 Sept |
| Sydney | 25 Mar / 28 Apr / 2 Jun / 14 Jul |
What is legal services?
Legal Services comprises the support staff to the legal profession of Barristers and Solicitors. Support includes paralegal staff, legal secretaries, legal administrative assistants, receptionists, registration clerks, accounts clerks and others.
Legal secretaries develop advanced practical skills in administration and computing and have a thorough understanding of the concepts, terminology and documentation specific to courts and legal offices.
These skills and experience are necessary for effective case research, reporting and preparation of legal documents.
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