The Diploma of Legal Services is a nationally accredited course that reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan and carry out work in a legal context in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the different jurisdictions. Training is conducted face-to-face in both a classroom based (theoretical) environment.

MODE OF STUDY

Training sessions are trainer led in group sizes of no more than 25 students using a classroom mode of study. The training program is undertaken using a planned schedule. Sessions will include the demonstration, role plays, cases studies, explanation and practice of legal skills. This is undertaken in a simulated workplace environment. In addition to face-to-face learning, students will also complete self-paced study to assist them in building their professional knowledge and undertake work toward their assignments. Students will typically attend formal training sessions three days per week. Each day has scheduled training over 7 hours resulting in 21 contact hours per week.