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BSB40620 Certificate IV in Legal Services

About This Qualification

Empower your legal career with the advanced skills required for high-level support roles. This qualification equips you to navigate complex legal challenges, conduct in-depth information analysis, and provide critical support to legal professionals across diverse practice areas.

Potential Career Pathways

Legal Secretary

Administrative Excellence

Legal Assistant

Case Management Support

Research Assistant

Legal Analysis & Insights

Course Curriculum

There are 5 core units and 5 electives, total of 10 units.

Total Units 10
01 BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment Core
02 BSBLEG421 Apply understanding of the Australian legal system Core
03 BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research Core
04 BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents Core
05 BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace Core
06 BSBLEG422 Maintain a file in a legal services environment Elective A
07 BSBLEG522 Apply legal principles in contract law matters Elective A
08 BSBLEG523 Apply legal principles in tort law matters Elective A
09 BSBLEG524 Apply Principles of evidence law in matters under litigation Elective A
10 BSBWRT411 Write complex documents Elective B
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Student Cohort

This qualification is designed for learners working in a legal practice, usually as a paralegal or law clerk assisting with legal research, drafting of documents, organising case files and setting up zoom meetings.

Class size: Maximum of 30 students per cohort.

Pathways & Career Progression
  • • Full Qualification: BSB40620 Certificate IV in Legal Services.
  • • Employment Pathways: Legal Secretary and related support roles.
  • • Education Pathways: BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management.
Educational & Support Services
Access comprehensive learning resources and dedicated trainer support throughout your studies.
Course Delivery Mode
Flexible delivery options designed to accommodate working professionals in legal practice.
RPL / Credit Transfer
Fast-track your qualification by applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on your existing industry experience.

Course Overview

Duration 45 Weeks
Arrangement 41 Study + 4 Break
Delivery Mode Online
Total Fee $3,990
AUD / GST Incl.

Enrollment Entry Requirements

  1. 01

    Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of commencement.

  2. 02

    Successful completion of Year 10 or a recognized equivalent qualification.

  3. 03

    Satisfactory completion of the Pre-Enrolment Questionnaire.

  4. 04

    Prerequisite competencies: BSBLEG314, BSBLEG423, & BSBLEG424.

  5. 05

    Minimum 2 years of full-time documented relevant work experience.

Technical Specifications

Windows 10/11, 8GB RAM, 1TB Storage, Microsoft Office Suite, and functional high-definition Web Camera required.