Diploma in Paralegal Studies

The Diploma in Paralegal Studies course provides students with the opportunity to complete a course dedicated to preparatory skills and studies in law, regardless of their educational background.

Course Aims

The Diploma of Paralegal Studies aims to graduate students who can demonstrate:· a knowledge of the fundamentals of the Australian legal system;· knowledge of areas that include criminal law, dispute resolution, law and first peoples of Australia; · competence in written communication.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge and have an understanding of law's purpose and its application; demonstrate an ability to reflect upon and appreciate law's effect on society; demonstrate an introductory knowledge of the fundamental areas of law, law's values and principles, and an awareness of Indigenous legal issues; demonstrate an awareness of personal and social responsibility through an awareness of ethical issues in a legal context; and be accountable for their own learning by being independent and self-directed learners, and personally practising ethical conduct.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will understand the fundamental discipline areas of the law of Australia and will also have an awareness of indigenous and international perspectives. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to communicate legal information or arguments to a range of audiences in both legal and non-legal contexts. Problem Solving Graduates will be able to identify legal issues, apply the law and construct ethically appropriate solutions. Information Literacy Graduates will be able to evaluate legal information from a range of sources using technology and communicate it to a range of audiences. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will be able to recognise ethical issues that may arise in the legal context and how to act in a socially responsible way. Lifelong Learning Graduates will recognise the need to take personal responsibility for the ongoing currency of their legal knowledge appreciating that law is a tool for social justice; and that law is a dynamic discipline. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will develop skills in independent study as well as the ability to work collaboratively. They will learn the importance of participating in discussions in a professional, respectful and ethical manner.