There’ll always be a need for the legal profession. NMIT Legal and Justice courses develop skills for people wanting to work in the legal service and justice sectors.

The program will give you:

  • administrative and clerical skills
  • a thorough introduction to the law

Areas of study include:

  • administration
  • legal practice
  • how to prepare documents and spreadsheets production
  • how to deliver court documentation
  • how to prepare of complex legal documents
  • a broad knowledge of the legal system
  • about searching public records
  • confidentiality principles
  • legal terminology
  • about maintaining trust accounts
  • specific laws
  • about the conveyancing process
    • Career options:

      • specialised employment in private and public legal offices

      NMIT legal students complete a two-week practical placement towards the end of the course. On some occasions, students may then be offered full-time employment.

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      Available Courses (5)

      Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)

      Gain an introduction to the law and its operations and practical clerical skills such as how to produce legal documents, search public records or deliver court documentation. Paralegal staff and legal secretaries are highly sought after administrators with specialist skills and knowledge. Join this rewarding profession today.

      Certificate IV in Justice

      Curious about crime and justice? Enter the legal arena via the Certificate IV in Justice. This course provides entry level skills for those aspiring to enter, develop additional skills or pursue a long term career within the community justice and related fields.

      Diploma of Justice

      The diploma is designed to extend and enhance the skills gained in the Certificate IV in Justice. Students at this level are required to compile complex reports, undertake high level investigations, undertake higher level research, manage conflict, supervise staff in a number of justice related occupations and understand, interpret and apply case law.

      Advanced Diploma of Justice

      The advanced diploma is designed to extend and enhance the skills gained in the Certificate IV in Justice and the Diploma of Justice. Students at this level are required to compile complex reports, undertake high level investigations, undertake research and interpret and apply case law.

      Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice

      Providing a thorough introduction to the law and its current operation, the Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice delivers the essential knowledge and skills required by people either employed, or seeking employment, in the legal administrative support area.

      The Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice) James Pasinski