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Diploma of Paralegal Services

BSB50720
Business & adminDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
12Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
11Training providers
Oct 2020Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (BSB50720, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Legal Services Support OfficerParalegalExecutive Assistant
Industries
Legal Administration
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for BSB50720 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 12 units: 5 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBCMM511Communicate with influence
BSBCRT511Develop critical thinking in others
BSBDAT501Analyse data
BSBLEG421Apply understanding of the Australian legal system
BSBLEG422Maintain a file in a legal services environment
BSBLEG425Apply principles of legal project management
BSBLEG521Conduct and apply legal research
BSBLEG522Apply legal principles in contract law matters
BSBLEG523Apply legal principles in tort law matters
BSBLEG524Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation
BSBLEG525Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters
BSBLEG526Apply legal principles in criminal law matters
BSBLEG527Apply legal principles in family law matters
BSBLEG528Apply legal principles in property law matters
BSBLEG529Apply legal principles in corporation law matters
BSBLEG530Apply legal principles in wills and probate matters
BSBLEG531Apply legal principles in administrative law matters
BSBLEG532Assist with court procedure
BSBLEG533Support alternative dispute resolution processes
BSBLEG534Take instructions in a legal services environment
BSBOPS403Apply business risk management processes
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
BSBWRT411Write complex documents
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the BSB50720 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

11 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Academic PavilionBased in NSW · Registered since 2008→
Australian Academy of Legal Education Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2023→
Australian Careers Business CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2000→
Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
Central CollegeBased in ACT · Registered since 2016→
CLET TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2006→
Melissa Mahoney Legal CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2006→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
ONELEGAL TRAINING & RECRUITMENTBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.