Kangan Institute
12 months
Gain professional legal office skills through this nationally recognised Certificate IV, preparing you for roles as legal assistant, paralegal, secretary, or receptionist. Study online with flexible facilitated workshops while developing expertise in legal research, document drafting, and workplace communication.
There are no strict prerequisites for this course. You should have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills, or be mature age (18+) with sufficient work experience. Applicants must have completed VCE or an approved equivalent, or demonstrate mature age status with relevant experience. A written assessment (conducted online) is required as part of the selection process.
This 10-unit course covers essential legal services competencies. Core units include protecting information in legal environments, understanding the Australian legal system, conducting legal research, and supporting complex document drafting. You'll develop workplace communication and presentation skills. Elective units allow specialisation in contract law, tort law, file management, and complex document writing. Total course comprises 500 student contact hours delivered through online facilitated workshops.
Kangan Institute is a leading TAFE provider in Victoria with extensive experience in vocational education. As an RTO (No. 3077) and CRICOS provider, the institute delivers nationally recognised qualifications with government funding support. The flexible online delivery model with facilitated workshops ensures quality education while accommodating working professionals. Kangan Institute provides comprehensive student support services and operates multiple campuses across Victoria.
Upon completion, you'll be qualified for employment across diverse legal service settings. Career opportunities include roles as legal assistant, assistant paralegal, legal secretary, legal receptionist, and legal support officer in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and community legal centres. This qualification provides a foundation for further study in law or related fields and opens pathways to professional advancement within the legal services industry.
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