Law Clerk

A Law Clerk performs a range of duties at a legal practice or courthouse. You’ll carry out tasks relevant to the legal field such as preparing legal documents and providing administrative support to other legal professionals. Law Clerks help get clients ready for court appearances and may conduct research or gather information when needed.

Law Clerks should be able to follow instructions and work with correct procedures. It’s important you can produce accurate work and have strong attention to detail. Law Clerks must have good communication skills and be able to liaise with clients from a range of backgrounds. You should be organised and be able to work as part of a team.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a law clerk?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50720

Diploma of Paralegal Services

On Campus, Online
12 months
$6,780 - $9,900
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40620

Certificate IV in Legal Services

Online
12 months
$4,464
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services

Online
12 months
$1,650 - $3,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22565VIC

Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice

On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • 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 as a Legal Secretary

19th April 2021)

How to start a career in Legal Services

17th June 2021)

How to start a career as a Paralegal

20th July 2021)