About This Qualification
This course is for individuals with a solid understanding of legal theory who are ready to apply specialised, technical, or managerial skills in legal settings. You’ll learn to work within legislative and regulatory frameworks across various jurisdictions, preparing you for more advanced roles in the legal profession.
| Duration | 52 weeks |
| Level | Diploma |
| National Code | BSB50720 |
| Delivery mode | Online |
| Study Arrangement | 44 weeks study + 8 weeks break |
| Course Fee | $4,990 |
There are 5 core units and 7 elective units, a total of 12 units as listed below for this qualification.
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| Unit of Competency | Unit Type |
1 | BSBLEG421 | Apply understanding of the Australian legal system | Core |
2 | BSBLEG422 | Maintain a file in a legal services environment | Core |
3 | BSBLEG521 | Conduct and apply legal research | Core |
4 | BSBLEG534 | Take instructions in a legal services environment | Core |
5 | BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents | Core |
6 | BSBLEG425 | Apply principles of legal project management | Elec A |
7 | BSBLEG522 | Apply legal principles in contract law matters | Elec A |
8 | BSBLEG523 | Apply legal principles in tort law matters | Elec A |
9 | BSBLEG524 | Apply Principles of evidence law in matters under litigation | Elec A |
10 | BSBLEG527 | Apply legal principles in family law matters | Elec A |
11 | BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence | Elec B |
12 | BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development | Elec B |
Enrolment of participants will be subject to meeting the following requirements:
or have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Prospective participants with demonstrated competency in applicable units through industry experience may apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
This qualification is designed for learners working in a legal practice, usually at a senior office management or executive assistant level. The student may already be a legal practice seeking formal credentialing at this level or be aspiring towards achieving the status of Practice Manager.
Each trainer/assessor will have a maximum of 30 students in their cohort.
Students obtaining a competency for all units in this course will be awarded the full qualification BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services. Students not obtaining a competent result for all units in this course will receive a Statement of Attainment for those units assessed as being competent.
Post-graduate employment pathways for students completing this qualification may work in legal practices, government departments or financial institutions and with possible job titles such paralegal, legal clerk or legal secretary.
Post-graduate education pathways include BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management.
All staff at Australian Academy of Legal Education including contracted trainers/assessors act as student support officers and can refer students to appropriate external support providers as appropriate. Australian Academy of Legal Education has a range of support options available for its students to ensure they progress through the program in a confident way, feeling supported at every step of their learning with us. The support services extended to our diploma level students are IT support and printing support with emotional support and wellbeing consultation as necessary.
We ensure that students are capable of conducting on-line/distance learning over the internet prior to course commencement.
This course is conducted as blended learning as distance learning with asynchronous on-line delivery. The student is immersed into a simulated legal practice to facilitate the interaction without privacy and confidentiality concerns.
Students can have their competency from prior learning and work experience recognised in this course through the following arrangements:
Student presenting with prior experience are required to complete the assessment tool that is used by the college to assess each of the relevant knowledge points and skills. Students are not required to attend any training unless there is an agreed gap in the skills evident in the questionnaire outcome or of the practical skills demonstration. RPL information is also contained in the student Handbook available on the Academy’s website.