The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and skills for people either employed or seeking employment in legal administrative support or as legal support staff. The course provides a thorough introduction to the law and its current operation and is therefore useful for employment in private and public legal offices.

Enrolment in this course provides eligibility for provisional membership in the Institute of Legal Executives.

About the Course

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • National Code: 21618VIC
  • CRICOS Code: 066977G

Campus: Greensborough

Duration

Full-time: 2 years

Modes of Delivery

Classroom

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

Students who complete this course are advised to apply for exemptions from units in a degree course at a higher education institution. Pathway arrangements are in place with some universities.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain employment as legal administrative support staff in justice administration and the courts, the police force, financial services such as insurance and banking institutions and property transfer services (conveyancing).

Entrance Requirements

Satisfactory completion of the VCE or an approved equivalent course, or mature age entry.

Materials

Assessment Methods

Various forms of assessment may be used including: Tests, practical exercises, case studies, demonstrations, observation, role plays or assignments.

Materials

Students will be required to purchase textbooks and notes. Booklists will be available upon enrolment.

Fees

Local Fees:

Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000


International Fees:

A$10200 p.a.


Australian Government subsidised place:

You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.


VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees:

You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.


More Information

Phone: 03 9269 1490

Web: Enquiry Form

Department: Business Administration

How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:68581



International Students

Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form

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Units of Study

The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.

Code Subject Hours
BSALF401A Maintain trust accounts 40
BSALPP401A Prepare and produce complex legal documents 102
BSBADM303A Produce text from audio transcription 26
BSBADM305A Create and use databases 17
BSBCMN108A Develop keyboard skills 40
BSBCMN214A Create and use simple spreadsheets 17
BSBCMN306A Produce business documents 62
BSBCMN310A Deliver & Monitor Service to Customers 16
BSBCMN311A Maintain workplace safety 10
BSBCMN420A Write Complex Documents 20
BSBFLM501B Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development 39
VBJ207 Practise in a legal environment 79
VBM894 Law of torts 51
VBM895 Law of contract 51
VBM896 Property law 51
VBM897 Law of evidence 51
VBM898 Legal process 51
VBM899 Commercial law 51
VBM900 The conveyancing process 51
VBM901 Family law 51
VBM903 Land contracts 51
VBM905 Consumer protection law 51
VBM906 Probate and administration 51
VBM907 Civil procedure 51
VBM909 Criminal law 51
VBM913 Legal research method 51
VBP160 Employment law 51