Australian Careers Business College
Diploma of Paralegal Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan and carry out work in a legal context in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the different jurisdictions.
As a BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services graduate with suitable experience you will be equipped to progress to a variety of roles including a Paralegal, Legal Clerk and Legal Secretary
Duration: This course has a duration of either 12 or 18 months, depending on the time you have available to dedicate to studies.
Delivery mode
Australian Careers Business College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
- Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies):
- BSBLEG314Protect information in a legal services environment
- BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research and
- BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents
(If you do not hold these prerequisites, you can complete them as part of your enrolment in the BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services for an additional fee of $750.)
OR
Have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
- Year 11 of the NSW Higher School Certificate or its equivalent
Course fees
Maximum Fee for this course is $6,900
VET Student Loans (VSL) Approved
This course offered by Australian Careers Business College, RTO Code 90271 is approved for VET Student Loans, for eligible applicants.
- VSL will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements and
- A VET Student Loan gives rise to a VETSL debt, which continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Paralegal Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Legal Administrator
A Legal Administrator works in a court or legal practice performing administrative duties. This may involve general administration tasks like filin...
Legal Assistant
A Legal Assistant works with other legal professionals in a court or lawyer’s office. Your daily activities will be varied but could involve helpin...
Paralegal
Paralegals play an important role in legal proceedings by assisting lawyers and other legal professionals to prepare for cases. You’ll help prepare...
Legal Researcher
A Legal Researcher investigates and analyses legal information to support lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals. You might work in law fir...
Law Clerk
A Law Clerk performs a range of duties at a legal practice or courthouse. You’ll carry out tasks relevant to the legal field such as preparing lega...
Contract Administrator
Contract Administrators oversee contracts on behalf of an organisation and ensure that goods and services are delivered according to the agreement....
Compliance Officer
Compliance Officers ensure that an organisation’s products, services, operations and business practices comply with government standards and legisl...
About Australian Careers Business College
ACBC Online offers you all the benefits of going to college – but in your own time! We offer nationally recognised qualifications at your own pace, with all the support you would expect from a premium college experience. All from the comfort of your own home or office – or anywhere!
