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LEGAL SERVICES
20055VIC Advanced Diploma of Business
(legal Practice)
VTAC code: 77051 (Hawthorn), 71071 (Wantirna)
This course aims to develop sound principles, practices and knowledge including
high level technology legal skills, to enable graduates to provide legal support and
services to clients in a legal environment.
Campus
Hawthorn; Wantirna
Career opportunities
Law clerk, legal secretary, or para-legal positions.
Course duration
Two years full-time or four years part-time.
Course subjects
1st Year
Semester 1
NOS 710
NOS716
NOS215
NOS216
NOS222
VBD235
VBD237
VBD238
Semester 2
NDS304
NOS305
VBD233
VBD228
VBD234
VBD236
NOS211
2nd Year
Semester 1
NCS006
NCS007
NCS015
NOS233
VBD230
VBD224
VBD246
VBD239
Semester 2
VBD217
NCS009
NCS010
VBD216
VBD219
VBF469
VBJ206
VBJ207
VBJ370
OH&S
Keyboarding Techniques and Operations (Business)
Database Fundamentals
Spreadsheet Fundamentals
Word Processing - Introduction
Law of Contract
Law of Torts
Legal Process
Word Processing - Advanced Operators
Text Production
Law of Evidence
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Property Law
Keyboarding Speed Development
Writing Workplace Documents
Presenting Information
Presenting Reports
Audio Transcription
Family Law
Consumer Law
The Conveying Process
Civil Procedure
Probate and Administration
Negotiation Skills
Team Building Communication
Restrictive Trade Practices
Land Contracts
Legal Research Method
Identify Clients
Practice in a Legal Environment
Career Planning
Students will also be required to undertake a two week placement in a legal
environment to enhance and apply their legal and technology skills.
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or
mature age.
Application procedure
Full-time (Semester 1) applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary
Admissions Centre (VTAC).
Applicants who wish to study part-time or commence mid-year should contact the
School of Business and eCommerce to obtain an application form or by applying
online at: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/buscom/appform.htm
Further information
Contactthe School of Business and eCommerce on (03) 92141224
Email: tafebus@groupwise.swin.edu.au
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/buscom
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legal Secretary Certificate
The Legal Secretary Certificate is a specialist training program designed to
develop industry relevant practices and procedures to effectively undertake
administrative work in a legal environment.
Aims & Objectives
The course aims to develop the specialist knowledge and skills required to work
as a legal receptionist/secretary. It develops word processing skills to an
advanced level and enables participants to produce documents used by the legal
profession. Legal terminology and abbreviations will be covered along with the
office procedures as required by the legal industry.
Campus
Hawthorn; Prahran; Wantirna.
Career opportunities
Legal administrative support positions or legal receptionist/secretary.
Course duration
Six months part-time.
Course subjects
Legal Process and Procedure
Legal Terminology
Design and Develop Legal Documents
Audio
Professional Ethics
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. However, applicants should possess
keyboarding, basic computer and word processing skills (preferably Word).
Applicants who do not have Word can bridge their knowledge by electing to
undertake Word Processing training concurrently with this program.
Application procedure
Application should be made directly to the School of Business and eCommerce by
requesting an application form or applying online at: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/
buscom/appform.htm
Further information
Contact the School of Business and eCommerce on (03) 9210 1224
Email: tafebus@groupwise.swin.edu.au
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/buscom
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