Canberra Institute of Technology
Full-time: one semester (approximately 20 hours per week); Part-time: two semesters (approximately 10 hours per week)
This online diploma prepares you to work as a paralegal by developing expertise in legal research, client support, and specialized areas including contract law, family law, and probate. Ideal for those seeking a career supporting lawyers and legal professionals in law firms and legal practices.
Entry requires completion of specific units (BSBLEG314, BSBLEG423, BSBLEG424) or equivalent competencies, or two years of equivalent full-time relevant work experience. You must have Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 4 across reading, writing, learning, and oral communication. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to enroll. The teaching department will contact you after application submission to confirm entry requirements.
The diploma comprises 12 subjects: 5 core units covering the Australian legal system, file maintenance in legal services, legal research, taking client instructions, and writing complex documents; and 7 elective units allowing specialization in contract law, tort law, family law, property law, wills and probate matters, business risk management, and building professional relationships. Each unit develops practical competencies required in legal service environments.
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is an accredited registered training organization delivering industry-relevant qualifications. The course is taught by industry-experienced educators who provide personalized support through weekly pre-registered support sessions and 15-minute virtual meetings or phone calls. CIT's commitment to student success includes online drop-in support sessions and flexible full-time or part-time study options to accommodate diverse learning needs.
This qualification prepares you for careers as a legal services support officer, paralegal, law-related professional in law firms or legal practices, executive assistant, office manager, senior legal secretary, or in legal roles within court administration. The comprehensive coverage of multiple legal areas positions graduates for diverse opportunities across the legal services sector.
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