This course gives you knowledge and practical information about the Australian Legal System.
The course is online, and self-paced. It’s up to you when you start, and how long you take to complete. At the end of the course there is a multiple-choice assessment.
Prerequisites
None
This course is suitable for:
- Law students applying for paralegal, summer clerkships or graduate positions
- Administrative staff who aim to upgrade their knowledge and skills
- Job seekers who want to increase their qualifications
- Employers aiming to get the best out of their staff
- Any person with an interest in the Australian legal system.
Benefits
On completion of the course, you will be awarded with a certificate from the Centre for Paralegal Studies.
What is covered in this course
Discover the interesting history of the legal system that operates in Australia today, including its reception from English law.
A party in NSW wants to start a case claiming money from another person. Where should the case be commenced? In the High Court of Australia? The Local Court? What if a similar case was to be started in Victoria? You’ll find out the importance of knowing the different jurisdictions of courts.
Learn about the distinction between cases of a civil nature and matters of a criminal nature.
Although you may have heard of a Judge, a Barrister and a Solicitor, find out what their roles are in the Australian Legal System.
Receive a general overview of several common areas of law in Australia. Having a general understanding of these areas will assist you in fulfilling your role as a paralegal.
Course Content
Lessons
Status
AssessmentsStatus
All of our courses are written by practising Barristers and Solicitors with extensive legal experience and knowledge. That is the unique benefit of undertaking a course at the Centre for Paralegal Studies. You are learning from the people that will employ you.
On registration you can immediately download course material written by a Barrister or Solicitor. Having access to such material without spending thousands of dollars is rare and invaluable.
On completion of a course you will receive a Certificate from the Centre for Paralegal Studies. That Certificate demonstrates your initiative, resourcefulness and motivation to undertake self-learning. It also tells employers that you have successfully completed a course written by legal professionals – it sets you apart from the crowd.
Think about it – an employer needs to choose between job applicants. So what sets you apart? A Certificate from the Centre for Paralegal Studies is the answer.
