Legal Consultant

A Legal Consultant provides expert legal advice and guidance to businesses, government agencies, or individuals, often specialising in areas such as compliance, contracts, or regulatory matters.

Legal Consultants include analysing legal issues, drafting legal documents, negotiating contracts, and ensuring adherence to laws and regulations. Legal Consultants may also conduct legal research, offer strategic guidance, and represent clients in legal discussions.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $111,020
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a legal consultant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $67,968
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10711NAT

Advanced Diploma of Governance, Risk and Compliance

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)

Online
12 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB60220

Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 36 months
$0 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Juris Doctor

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $137,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $75,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry)

On Campus
3 - 4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Business

Blended, On Campus
5 years
$0 - $72,395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws

Blended, On Campus
5 years
$0 - $81,615
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

How to start a career in Legal Services

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How to start a career as a Legal Secretary

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