Melissa Mahoney Legal College is a privately owned college in Brisbane that offers legal administration/services/paralegal courses through distance education / online learning. Established in 2006, our boutique college allows you to complete legal studies either through a traineeship arrangement or as a private student.
We are one of few colleges in Australia specifically focused on training within the legal industry, and our goal is to assist our students in achieving their educational objectives and career prospects. Having operated Melissa Mahoney Recruitment, a specialist legal recruitment agency from 2004 to 2015, we built a solid industry reputation, strong client relationships, privileged exposure to legal networks and a detailed knowledge of the local legal employment market. Our in-depth knowledge of the legal industry provides a unique opportunity for us to open the doors to employment opportunities within the legal sector.
As specialists in our field and leaders within the niche market of law, Melissa Mahoney Legal College has the professionalism, ethics and know-how to assist you to reach your goals. Our goal is to assist our students in achieving their educational objectives and career prospects.
To successfully complete the Diploma of Paralegal Services (BSB50720), you are required to complete 12 units of competency (or 15 units of competency if you are required to complete the 3 entry units).
You are able to enrol and start this course at anytime! There are no designated start/intake days.
It is essential that you have dedicated internet access as well as Microsoft Word to complete your studies (we prefer Microsoft Office programs rather than Google docs or similar due to the creation and use of system templates).
This course is offered as external/distance, online study via our student portal/learning management system. Telephone and email support is provided as required.
Average Duration: 12 – 15 months
Units of Competency:
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
To achieve a Certificate IV in Legal Services (BSB40620), a total of 10 units of competency must be completed. It is essential that you have dedicated internet access as well as Microsoft Word to complete your studies (we prefer Microsoft Office programs rather than Google docs or similar due to the creation and use of system templates).
This course is offered as external/distance, online study via our student portal/learning management system. We only offer our courses online.
To successfully complete and obtain the Certificate III in Legal Services (BSB30320), you are required to complete 10 units of competency. It is essential that you have dedicated internet access as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to complete your studies (we prefer Microsoft Office programs rather than Google docs or similar due to the creation and use of system templates).
This course is offered as external/distance, online study via our student portal/learning management system. We only offer our courses online.
