Published: 10th July 2022.
Written by Jodie Magrath
A career in law and legal services can be an exciting choice. Whether you’re just getting started in this field or want to further your skills to improve your work opportunities, a course in law and legal services can lead to many career paths. You might be employed as a legal secretary or legal assistant or specialise as a paralegal or a conveyancer. If you’re not sure which qualification would be best for you, here are some of the most popular choices for further study in law and legal services:
Certificate III in Legal Services
The Certificate III in Legal Services will give you the skills you need to take on roles such as legal receptionist or legal secretary in various legal service settings. This course covers topics such as the Australian legal system, carrying out legal searches, searching public records, collecting data and lodging documents. You’ll also learn to use standard business software and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
Certificate IV in Legal Services
If you’re planning to work in an administrative role in the legal field, a Certificate IV in Legal Services is an ideal qualification for you. You might be employed in roles such as legal administrator, legal assistant, legal receptionist, legal secretary or paralegal. This course will give you the skills to carry out simple legal research, assist with the preparation of legal documents and maintain a legal filing system.
Diploma of Paralegal Services
The Diploma of Paralegal Services is an ideal way to further your skills to work as a paralegal or in administrative positions such as legal administrator, legal assistant, legal receptionist or legal secretary. You’ll advance your knowledge of the legal system and develop the skills you’ll need to support colleague in a legal environment. This course allows you to focus on an area of interest including contract law, tort law, litigation and evidence, property law, criminal law, family law and court procedures.
Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing
If you’re interested in specialising your skills to work as a conveyancer, an Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing is the course for you. You’ll be prepared to process and finalise a conveyancing transaction using your knowledge of Australian property law. This course covers preparation of legal documents, contract law, trust accounting, property law, corporate law, risk management, time management, negotiation and decision making.