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BSB40620 | Certificate IV in Legal Services
Expand your legal knowledge with the Certificate IV in Legal Services online course. This qualification covers a broad range of legal topics that will make you confident enough to take on a legal assistant or secretary role. Learn the essential skills of drafting complex legal documents, communication strategies, tort and evidence law, and much more.
BSB40620 | Certificate IV in Legal Services Overview
Course Start Dates & Delivery
Make your studies work around you with our exclusive online qualification for Certificate IV in Legal Services. We offer all the course learning material through our streamlined online student portal and learning management system. Start the course at any time of the year that suits you best.
Completing Your Course
You will have 12 months to complete this course from the day you start your Certificate IV in Legal Services. Provided you are marked ‘competent’ for your assessment submissions, you can complete this course earlier than 12 months. Should you finalise your studies earlier than the 12-month timeframe, you must fully pay for your course to be issued with your certificate and academic transcript.
Course Requirements
No prerequisites are required to undertake the Certificate IV in Legal Services qualification. Completing your course requires reliable internet access and the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your device. We prefer that assessments are not produced using Google or other alternative software products.
The 10 Units of Competency
Students are required to complete these 10 units of competency to obtain the Certificate IV Legal Services qualification:
- BSBLEG314: Protect information in a legal services environment
- BSBLEG421: Apply understanding of the Australian legal system
- BSBLEG423: Conduct simple legal research
- BSBLEG424: Support the drafting of complex legal documents
- BSBXCM401: Apply communication strategies in the workplace
- BSBLEG422: Maintain a file in a legal services environment
- BSBLEG522: Apply legal principles in contract law matters
- BSBLEG523: Apply legal principles in tort law matters
- BSBLEG524: Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation
- BSBTWK401: Build and maintain business relationships
Course Fees & Payments
The total cost of the certificate is $4,464.00. We offer monthly payments of $372.00 over 12 months. The first payment of $372.00 will need to be paid before starting the course so that you can access the course content. 11 subsequent payments are payable in months 2-12 of your course via direct debit/credit.
Application/Enrolment Process
Once you have decided that this course is the right fit for you, please follow the steps below to complete your application:
- Click the ‘APPLY NOW’ button to begin your application.
- Complete the Application/Enrolment Form, providing:
Your personal details and other mandatory information required for enrolment
- You will be provided with detailed information regarding:
Minimum entry requirements, learning, assessment, and technical requirements for successful course completion
- Complete the Pre-Enrolment Assessment, which helps us ensure that the course aligns with your:
Existing skills and competencies and wellbeing and support needs
Once your application has been submitted:
- Our team will review it and notify you of the outcome via email.
Please allow up to 24 hours for processing during business days.
- If your application is approved:
You will be invited to make your initial course payment.
You may then commence your course immediately.
Government Funding
While no Government funding is available for this course, it is approved for Centrelink student payments. If you are a Centrelink recipient, you will need to contact them directly regarding this.
Apply Now
Apply for Certificate IV in Legal Services with Melissa Mahoney Legal College today by following the instructions on our digital application form. If you’d like more information about the course, its requirements, or any other questions, contact our friendly team by leaving a message on our contact page or by calling us on 07 3085 6822.
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In extenuating circumstances, MMLC will consider extensions for study for private students, however this is at the discretion of the CEO (up to 3 months). Under traineeship arrangements, extensions for training contract terms are not the responsibility of MMLC. Requests for extensions need to be made direct with the relevant government department.
How much does this course cost?
How do I pay for this course?
Is there Government funding for this course?
No Government funding is available for this course.
This course is also approved for Centrelink student payments (which may apply to you – if you are a Centrelink recipient you will need to make contact with them regarding this).
When can I start this course?
How is this course delivered? Is it on-line?
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have up to 12 months to complete this qualification.
Can I complete this course sooner than the 12 month timeframe?
Yes, as this course is ‘competency based’ you are able to work through your course material at your own pace. Provided you are marked ‘competent’ for your assessment submissions, you can complete this course earlier than 12 months. Should you finalise your studies earlier than the 12 month timeframe, you are required to fully pay for your course to be issued with your certificate and academic transcript.
Are there any pre-requisite requirements for this course?
What will I need to complete this course?
It is essential that you have dedicated internet access as well as the Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint) to complete your studies. We prefer that assessments are not produced using Google or other alternative software products.
What units of competency are in this course?
To successfully complete and obtain this qualification, a student is required to complete 10 units of competency. These are:
| BSBLEG314 | Protect information in a legal services environment |
| BSBLEG421 | Apply understanding of the Australian legal system |
| BSBLEG423 | Conduct simple legal research |
| BSBLEG424 | Support the drafting of complex legal documents |
| BSBXCM401 | Apply communication strategies in the workplace |
| BSBLEG422 | Maintain a file in a legal services environment |
| BSBLEG522 | Apply legal principles in contract law matters |
| BSBLEG523 | Apply legal principles in tort law matters |
| BSBLEG524 | Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation |
| BSBTWK401 | Build and maintain business relationships |
This course is approved for Centrelink student payments