Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
| Course Code: | 22053VIC |
| Department: | Business Admin |
| Study Area(s): | Legal Practice |
| Location(s): | Essendon, Online |
| Course Length: | Part-time night (3 years) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
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Course overview
The Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice aims to provide the knowledge and skills required to provide advice on legal services, interpret legislation and manage legal practice administration.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VU20107 | Law of Torts | 51 |
| VU20108 | Law of Contract | 51 |
| VU20109 | Property Law | 51 |
| VU20110 | Law of Evidence | 51 |
| VU20111 | Legal Process | 51 |
| VU20112 | Commercial Law | 51 |
| VU20113 | Practise in a Legal Environment | 68 |
| VU20114 | The Conveyancing Process | 51 |
| VU20115 | Family Law | 51 |
| VU20116 | Wills, Probate and Administration | 51 |
| VU20117 | Civil Procedure | 51 |
| Total hours: | 578 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VU20119 | Land Contracts | 51 |
| VU20121 | Consumer Protection Law | 51 |
| VU20125 | Corporations Law | 51 |
| VU20126 | Employment Law | 51 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 100# | $ 2500 | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6500 | $ 3250 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
# Concession card holders enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma are under 25 as at 01/01/2012 the concession tuition fee applies.
# If an Indigenous student the relevant concession tuition fee applies.
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
DISCLAIMER: The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1,196.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $1,286.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $2,392.00 | n/a | n/a | $2,392.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $1,196.00 | n/a | n/a | $1,196.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | Capped at the maximum of $2,500.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $6,500.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $3,250.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees breakdown here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
For a fee schedule, call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. There will be extra costs for reference books and materials of approximately $300 per semester.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course will give you opportunities for employment in a wide range of jobs in the legal field. Many of our graduates are currently employed as senior law clerks, and paralegal and legal executives by: law firms, corporations, courts, government departments, conveyancing service providers and financial institutions.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain extensive training in the workings of today's professional legal office. You might be looking for your first job start, or you might be working already in a legal environment and want to improve or update your legal skills and be rewarded by a formal qualification. This course is suited for legal and para-legal executives and a range of other workers in the law field.
What qualifications will I receive?
When you successfully complete this course you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework, this program is nationally recognised. The diploma also meets the requirements for becoming a member of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria).
This Institute encourages career paths for legal office workers who are not solicitors but do important work in legal offices. You can phone the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria) with your enquiries.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
Kangan Institute students who graduate with an Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice are able to take advantage of the 'pathways' arrangement with Victoria University (VU). Students can receive advanced standing (credit) in the form of both priority entry and course credit points towards a bachelor qualification.
Students who have graduated with the Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice) can utilise advanced standing pathways in the following Victoria University bachelor degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies)
Availability of places may be limited subject to demand in the future.
Students may aslo be elegible for pathways into the University of Ballarat's Bachelor of Applied Management.
Can I apply?
You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed a Diploma or an approved equivalent course and the work requirements; or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. The course is suitable for those already working in roles such as legal secretary and are wishing to develop further knowledge and skills. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months).
How do I apply?
All applicants for the course must apply through direct entry.
If you wish to apply for this course part-time, you must obtain an application form from the Institute. Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
Please contact Carla Martins directly to arrange for your information session.
How will I be selected for this course?
All applicants need to attend an information session. You may be required to complete a pre-selection form and be prepared to undertake a written test.
How long is the course?
The course is currently being offered via online delivery. The course can be completed in up to two years (if all units are undertaken when offered). Applicants currently working in the industry may be eligible for RPL, further decreasing the length of the course.
Where and how can I study?
The course is currently being offered via online delivery. Some attendance at Essendon campus in the evenings may be required.
How will I be assessed?
You will need to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. You may be assessed by a combination of written assignments or tests, oral tests and practical assessments, or during a work placement. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. If needed, you will have the chance for reassessment and appeal.
Additional comments
You are required to attend an information session as part of the application process. Please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or contact Carla Martins directly to arrange for your information session.
The next information session is on Wednesday, 30 May 2012 at the Essendon campus (Room A201) at 5:30pm.
This session would run for approximately 2 hours.
What will I study?
Students will study 16 legal units and 8 administration units. This will include a work placement and an OHS unit.
