Not everyone who wants to work in law needs to become a lawyer. Paralegals, legal executives, court registry staff, and legal support workers play essential roles in every law firm, court, and legal aid service in Australia — and there are more pathways into these roles than most people realise. Across 3 modules, you will learn what paralegals and legal support workers do across different practice areas, the core skills of legal research, document management, and court documentation, and how to build a legal career through the paralegal pathway in Australia. This course is designed for people considering a paralegal career, legal administration workers wanting to advance, and law students who want practical context alongside their academic study. HOW IT WORKS 🕒 3 Modules × 3 Lessons · Each lesson approx. 20 minutes · ~3 hours total 📝 Short multiple choice quiz at the end of each module — 70% pass mark required 🌐 100% online and self-paced — learn whenever, wherever 📄 Downloadable course workbook included (PDF) 🏅 Certificate of Achievement + verified digital badge issued on completion WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS COURSE ✅ A microcredential certificate to add to your CV under Skills & Interests ✅ Understanding of the paralegal role across different types of law firms and legal settings in Australia ✅ Practical knowledge of legal research, document drafting, file management, and court procedures ✅ Awareness of the ethical obligations and confidentiality requirements of working in a legal environment PLEASE NOTE: All CertSmart courses are developed by industry professionals and educators in accordance with Australia's National Microcredential Framework. This course provides an introduction to paralegal work and the legal profession. It does not constitute legal training or qualify you to provide legal advice.
top of page
bottom of page