BSB50720 – Diploma of Paralegal Services
| National Course Code: BSB50720 |
| CRICOS Course Code: 108755D |
| Course Duration : 78 Weeks |
| Course Fees: $12,000 AUD |
| Material Fee: $1,500 AUD |
| Entry requirements 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. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to these units, which have been mapped as equivalent. or Have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience. |
About this course
The target group for this course will be international students wanting to gain Diploma of Paralegal Services. AIMIHS will enroll a broad range of students from a variety of backgrounds.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialized, 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. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Paralegal.
Assessment methods
Observations, Case Study, Projects, Assignments, Presentations, Role play, Quiz, Supervised Assessment, Practical Observation, Work Based Training
Packaging Rule
Total Number of Units = 15
5 Core Units
7 Elective units
3 Prerequisite Units - Student must have completed core BSBLGE314, BSBLEG423 and BSBLEG424 units
| Core Units | Unit Name | BSBLEG314 | Protect information in a legal services environment |
| BSBLEG423 | Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices |
| 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 |
| Elective Units | Unit Name |
| BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence |
| BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development |
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving |
| BSBLEG523 | Apply principles in the law of torts |
| BSBLEG524 | Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation |
| BSBLEG532 | Assist with court procedure |
