Law and Legal Services Courses Online

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Conveyancing

Acquire specialised skills in property transactions and document preparation, essential for a successful career in conveyancing.

Career opportunities Conveyancer

Legal Secretary

Specialise in diverse legal fields, develop skills in legal services and administration, and prepare for roles in law firms and courts.

Career opportunities Legal Receptionist Legal Secretary

Legal Services

Gain the skill to make a meaningful impact in the legal sector, specialising in roles such as paralegals, court administration, and law firm support.

Career opportunities Legal Secretary Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Paralegal Court Officer Legal Receptionist Prosecutor In House Lawyer Family Lawyer Solicitor Migration Agent Barrister Property Lawyer Employment Lawyer Lawyer Law Clerk Legal Counsel Litigation Lawyer Legal Advocate Judge Legal Advisor Court Administrator Investigator Court Support Worker Commercial Lawyer Criminal Defence Lawyer Environmental Lawyer Intellectual Property Lawyer Media Lawyer Legal Consultant Magistrate Immigration Consultant Mediator Patent Attorney Government Lawyer Corporate Lawyer Community Lawyer Parliamentary Counsel Human Rights Lawyer Public Prosecutor Taxation Lawyer In House Counsel Arbitrator Legal Researcher International Lawyer Criminal Defense Lawyer Medical Malpractice Lawyer Legal Aid Lawyer View all

Paralegal

Make a significant impact in law as a paralegal, developing skills in research, documentation, and various legal fields.

Career opportunities Paralegal Legal Assistant

Popular education and training courses

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.
Contract Administrator Compliance Officer Law Clerk
Legal Researcher Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Paralegal
+ 4 more
  • 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.
Contract Administrator Compliance Officer Law Clerk Legal Researcher Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Paralegal + 4 more
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigator Government Investigator Compliance Coordinator
Biosecurity Officer Compliance Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigator Government Investigator Compliance Coordinator Biosecurity Officer Compliance Officer + 2 more
BSB40620

Certificate IV in Legal Services
Online
12 months
$4,464
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Assistant Legal Administrator
Law Clerk Paralegal
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Assistant Legal Administrator Law Clerk Paralegal + 2 more
BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services
Online
12 months
$1,650 - $3,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Assistant Law Clerk
Paralegal Claims Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Assistant Law Clerk Paralegal Claims Officer + 2 more
CPP30619

Certificate III in Investigative Services
Online
16 months
$1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Private Investigator Investigator Security Officer
Intelligence Officer Criminal Investigator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Private Investigator Investigator Security Officer Intelligence Officer Criminal Investigator + 2 more
CHC81015

Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
Online
18 months
$10,997
  • Completed Diploma of Counselling or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.
Relationship Counsellor Family Counsellor Marriage Counsellor
Counselling Psychologist Trauma Counsellor Family Therapist Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Mediator
+ 7 more
  • Completed Diploma of Counselling or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.
Relationship Counsellor Family Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Counselling Psychologist Trauma Counsellor Family Therapist Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Mediator + 7 more
PSP50416

Diploma of Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Government Investigator Compliance Analyst Compliance Officer
Investigator Government Agent
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Government Investigator Compliance Analyst Compliance Officer Investigator Government Agent + 2 more
PSP60122

Advanced Diploma of Government (Investigations)
Blended, Online
18 months
$8,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fraud Analyst Internal Auditor Compliance Analyst
Risk Analyst Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Investigator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fraud Analyst Internal Auditor Compliance Analyst Risk Analyst Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Investigator + 4 more
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.
Conveyancer Commercial Lawyer Legal Consultant
Property Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conveyancer Commercial Lawyer Legal Consultant Property Specialist + 1 more

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Journalist Presenter
Reporter Fiction Writer Book Editor Editorial Assistant Foreign Correspondent Radio Broadcaster Broadcaster Publishing Coordinator Media Lawyer Content Editor Music Journalist Media Advisor Content Writer Multimedia Writer Digital Editor Newsreader Radio Presenter Arts Journalist International Journalist Sports Journalist Sports Broadcaster Critic Arts Writer Entertainment Journalist News Reporter Commentator
+ 26 more

Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $48,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Probation Officer Correctional Officer
Legal Advocate Correctional Supervisor Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Probation Officer Correctional Officer Legal Advocate Correctional Supervisor Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator + 4 more

Bachelor of Criminology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $91,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Investigator Chief of Police Correctional Supervisor
Correctional Case Manager Correctional Officer Legal Advocate Criminal Defence Lawyer Law Enforcement Officer Parole Officer Probation Officer
+ 7 more

Juris Doctor
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $137,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Government Lawyer In House Counsel Judge
Lawyer Legal Consultant Public Prosecutor Taxation Lawyer Patent Attorney International Lawyer Medical Malpractice Lawyer Criminal Defense Lawyer Litigation Lawyer In House Lawyer Family Lawyer Property Lawyer Legal Aid Lawyer Community Lawyer Parliamentary Counsel Human Rights Lawyer
+ 16 more

Bachelor of Laws
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 4 years
$0 - $136,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Policy Officer Arbitrator Compliance Manager
Policy Manager Legal Aid Lawyer Government Agent Human Rights Officer Property Lawyer In House Lawyer Mediator Litigation Lawyer Policymaker Council Member Prosecutor Criminal Defense Lawyer International Lawyer Foreign Service Officer Migration Agent Legal Advocate Patent Attorney Taxation Lawyer Media Lawyer Criminal Defence Lawyer Commercial Lawyer Magistrate Environmental Lawyer Intellectual Property Lawyer Lawyer Corporate Lawyer Employment Lawyer Family Lawyer Legal Advisor Solicitor
+ 30 more
10972NAT

Diploma of Justice Studies
Blended, Online
12 months
$4,999 - $9,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal
Police Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal Police Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst + 4 more
10971NAT

Certificate IV in Justice Studies
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,090
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Court Support Worker Correctional Officer
Court Officer Paralegal Police Officer Prison Officer Public Servant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Court Support Worker Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal Police Officer Prison Officer Public Servant + 5 more
22565VIC

Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Law Clerk Intellectual Property Lawyer
Legal Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Law Clerk Intellectual Property Lawyer Legal Assistant + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Defence Lawyer Court Support Worker Criminologist
Court Officer Detective Criminal Investigator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Defence Lawyer Court Support Worker Criminologist Court Officer Detective Criminal Investigator + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Human Rights)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Indigenous Support Worker Human Rights Advocate Legal Advocate
Humanitarian Aid Worker Human Rights Officer Environmental Advocate Human Rights Activist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Indigenous Support Worker Human Rights Advocate Legal Advocate Humanitarian Aid Worker Human Rights Officer Environmental Advocate Human Rights Activist + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $75,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Prosecutor Court Support Worker Legal Advocate
Migration Agent Magistrate Legal Consultant Paralegal Court Administrator Legal Researcher
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Prosecutor Court Support Worker Legal Advocate Migration Agent Magistrate Legal Consultant Paralegal Court Administrator Legal Researcher + 6 more
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Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Further reading

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How to start a career in Legal Services

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