Certificate IV in Legal Services

Course overview

This course is for people who wish to work in the legal sector as a legal secretary, legal support officer, legal assistant or paralegal. You will learn how to work within the legal framework, conduct legal research, establish and maintain files and communicate effectively.

Course structure

The course structure below shows what you must do to complete this course. Units/modules are arranged in groups and sometimes also in subgroups.

You must complete each group as specified as well as following the course completion instructions. If a course contains optional groups there will be a statement at the top of the course indicating how many you must do. At the top of any group containing optional subgroups there will be a statement saying how many you must do.

Course content

A total of 12 units must be completed - 8 core units plus 4 elective units.

CORE UNITS

All 8 module/units must be completed.

Modules/Units	Name
BSBCMM402A	Implement effective communication strategies
BSBCOM406A	Conduct work within a compliance framework
BSBLEG413A	Identify and apply the legal framework
BSBLEG414A	Establish and maintain a file in legal services
BSBLEG415A	Apply the principles of contract law
BSBLEG416A	Apply the principles of the law of torts
BSBLEG418A	Produce complex legal documents
BSBRES404A	Research legal information using primary sources

Career opportunities

Legal assistant, legal secretary, legal support officer, paralegal.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

To give you the greatest chance of successfully completing this qualification it is strongly recommended that students undertaking this level of qualification follow the preferred pathways:

Preferred pathways into this qualification include:

After achieving BSB31007 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) or other relevant qualifications

Providing evidence of the completion of all units of competency required for BSB31007 Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) or other relevant qualifications; with evidence of competency in BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy being mandatory

With some vocational experience working in a range of business settings in support roles without a formal qualification.

Articulation

When you finish this course you may apply to do the Diploma of Legal Services - BSB50110.

Sub courses
Implement effective communication strategies	BSBCMM402A
Conduct work within a compliance framework	BSBCOM406A
Identify and apply the legal framework	BSBLEG413A
Establish and maintain a file in legal services	BSBLEG414A
Apply the principles of contract law	BSBLEG415A
Apply the principles of the law of torts	BSBLEG416A
Produce complex legal documents	BSBLEG418A
Research legal information using primary sources	BSBRES404A