Bachelor of Legal Services

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

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Overview

Aim for an in-demand career as a legal secretary, paralegal, or compliance officer. Develop legal research and writing skills, and targeted knowledge of the law.

Our Bachelor of Legal Services teaches sought-after skills in legal research, legal-document preparation, and interviewing. It’s suited to VCE graduates and mature applicants with relevant work experience.

You’ll learn how legislation is interpreted and applied in different areas, including criminal, family, property and corporations law. You’ll also develop highly valued skills in professional conduct, critical thinking, teamwork and communication.

Our partnerships with the legal community ensure you develop real-world experience and skills.

This qualification prepares you for a career in the legal services industry, but it does not enable you to practise law.

: We are one of the few universities in Australia to offer both higher education and vocational legal training. That means you can do a certificate, diploma, degree or postgraduate studies – entering at various points and exiting when you’ve achieved your goal.
Some students use our legal services degree or diploma to enter a Bachelor of Laws. Speak to a course coordinator if you are interested in progressing in this way.
Exit early with a qualification
Students who are enrolled in this course who complete the course requirements for the diploma may elect to exit early and graduate with a Diploma of Legal Services BSB52215 (currently offered for continuing students only).
: Our partnerships with Magistrates’ Courts and community legal services let you apply your knowledge while you study. You’ll develop the skills needed to support people facing challenging situations.
You’ll gain authentic practical experiences within the justice system and related organisations. We provide all the grounding needed for a rewarding career in legal services.
: Our Queen Street law hub on our City Campus is in the heart of Melbourne's legal district.
Our dedicated law building features:
specialised law library
legal research centres including the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre
mooting court
computer labs, student lounges, study spaces and a prayer room.
You’ll gain real insight into legal practice and start building networks for your future career.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units.

During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.

Fees & scholarships

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the government, reducing it to the amount listed here. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place. If your course is not Commonwealth supported, or you don't qualify, you'll pay full fees.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places

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Scholarships

Careers

Our Bachelor of Legal Services prepares you for challenging roles with a focus on law and legislation.

Careers can include:

legal secretary
senior legal secretary
paralegal
compliance officers in companies, financial institutions, non-government charitable organisations
court clerk.

Salaries

See the average salary for legal secretaries in Australia via Jobs and Skills Australia. A degree qualification will put you in a position to apply for higher-paying roles.
See the average salary for legal clerks via Jobs and Skills Australia.
Compliance officers’ salaries vary according to industry (from community organisations to big banks). Learn more about compliance officer salaries via Glassdoor.

Start dates

Applications closed

There are currently no scheduled intakes for this course.
Register your interest, and we'll get in contact to discuss your options.

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