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BSB50720 | Diploma of Paralegal Services (with Entry Requirements)
BSB50720 | Diploma of Paralegal Services (with Entry Requirements) Overview
Course Start Date
Paralegal Diploma Delivery
Completing The Diploma
You have up to 15 months to complete this qualification. The self-paced nature of this competency-based course allows you to progress through the material at your own speed. You can finish the course in less than 15 months if you are marked competent in your assessments; however, if you complete the course before the 15-month timeframe, you must pay the full course fee to receive your certificate and academic transcript.
Course Requirements
You must have Internet access and 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.
The 15 Units of Competency
To successfully complete and obtain this qualification, a student is required to complete 15 units of competency. These are:
- BSBLEG314: Protect information in a legal services environment
- BSBLEG423: Conduct simple legal research
- BSBLEG424: Support the drafting of complex legal documents
- BSBLEG421: Apply understanding of the Australian legal system
- BSBLEG422: Maintain a file in a legal services environment
- BSBLEG521: Conduct and apply legal research
- BSBLEG534: Take instructions in a legal services environment
- BSBWRT411: Write complex documents
- BSBLEG526: Apply legal principles in criminal law matters
- BSBLEG527: Apply legal principles in family law matters
- BSBLEG529: Apply legal principles corporation law matters
- BSBLEG530: Apply legal principles in wills and probate matters
- BSBLEG532: Assist with court procedure
- BSBPEF501: Manage personal and professional development
- BSBTWK401: Build and maintain business relationships
Course Fees & Payments
The total course fee is $6,780.00, payable in 15 monthly instalments of $452.00. The first instalment is due upon enrolment to access course material, and the remaining 14 instalments are due in months 2-15. This is paid automatically each month via debit/credit card. Unfortunately, at this time, no Government funding is available for this course.
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.
If You Already Have The Prerequisites
If you already have completed the first three units of competency outlined above for this course or have had 2 years of equivalent full-time relevant work experience, please see our Diploma of Paralegal Services page. The costs and duration of the non-prerequisite version of this course differ, so please view the page for more information.
Apply for The Diploma of Paralegal Services (with Entry Requirements) Today!
Our extended version of the Diploma of Paralegal Services will equip you with the advanced skills needed for a career in legal services. If you have any questions, our friendly team is ready to assist you. You can reach us by phone at 07 3085 6822 or by leaving a message on our contact page. We’ll respond as soon as possible.
Your Questions Answered
Is proficiency in English necessary for admission into this paralegal course?
Yes, since the coursework involves a lot of reading, research and writing, an advanced
proficiency in English is part of our paralegal course admission criteria. Contact our friendly
team if you want to learn more about the level of English proficiency required for our
courses.
Is work experience part of the Legal Services Diploma requirements?
No prior legal experience is required for this course. Our Diploma of Paralegal Services with entry requirements is designed to teach you the necessary legal knowledge to achieve the competency outcomes. It is, however, expected that you have an intermediate to advanced level of computer literacy in order to produce correctly formatted assessment documentation as instructed. If you have already completed the below units of competency, please see our page for the non-extended Diploma of Paralegal Services.
- BSBLEG314: Protect information in a legal services environment
- BSBLEG423: Conduct simple legal research
- BSBLEG424: Support the drafting of complex legal documents
Do I need to pass an entrance exam to get into the program?
For our Diploma of Legal Services, our entry conditions do not include an exam. Please see the “Course Requirements” section on this page to find out more.