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Diploma of Paralegal Services (BSB50720)

About This Qualification

This course is for individuals with a solid understanding of legal theory who are ready to apply specialised, technical, or managerial skills in legal settings. You will learn to work within legislative and regulatory frameworks across various jurisdictions, preparing you for more advanced roles in the legal profession.

Potential Career Pathways

Paralegal

Legal research & file support

Legal Services Officer

Practice and case support

Legal Practice Support Coordinator

Advanced legal administration

Course Curriculum

There are 5 core units and 7 elective units, total of 12 units.

Total Units 12
01 BSBLEG421 Apply understanding of the Australian legal system Core
02 BSBLEG422 Maintain a file in a legal services environment Core
03 BSBLEG521 Conduct and apply legal research Core
04 BSBLEG534 Take instructions in a legal services environment Core
05 BSBWRT411 Write complex documents Core
06 BSBLEG425 Apply principles of legal project management 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 BSBLEG527 Apply legal principles in family law matters Elective A
11 BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence Elective B
12 BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development Elective B
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification supports advanced paralegal practice and legal service roles where learners apply technical and specialised legal knowledge in regulated environments.
Student Cohort
This course is suited to learners with foundational legal knowledge who want to progress into more advanced legal support, research, and paralegal service roles.
Pathways
Graduates may progress into paralegal and legal services roles or continue into higher-level legal and management qualifications.
Educational & Support Services
Students receive trainer support, learning materials, and online resources throughout the course to build practical legal and professional capability.
Course Delivery Mode
This qualification is delivered online for flexible study access.
RPL / Credit Transfer
Eligible learners may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer according to provider policy.

Course Overview

Duration 52 Weeks
Level Diploma
National Code BSB50720
Delivery Mode Online
Study Arrangement 44 weeks study + 8 weeks break
Course Fee $4,990
AUD

Enrollment Entry Requirements

  1. 01

    Must be 18 years of age or over.

  2. 02

    Successful completion of Year 10 or its equivalent.

  3. 03

    Completion of the Pre-Enrolment Questionnaire.

  4. 04
    Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies):
    • BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment
    • BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research
    • BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents

    or have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.

  5. 05

    Laptop or desktop computer with at least Windows 10, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard disk storage, internet access via cable or WiFi, and a video camera installed.

  6. 06

    Access to a computer loaded with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Technical Specifications

Windows 10, 8GB RAM, 1TB storage, internet access, video camera, and Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.