Course Outline: What You Will Cover
The ICI paralegal course has been designed in conjunction with government and industry representatives and helps you learn the skills you need to succeed within the field of law quickly and conveniently.
Our program is designed for those who seek to enter the profession and for experienced paralegals and legal secretaries who wish to improve their skills and upgrade credentials.
| 1 | Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks |
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| 2 | Carry out search of the public record |
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| 3 | Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment |
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| 4 | Handle receipt and dispatch of information |
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| 5 | Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks |
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| 6 | Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice |
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| 7 | Work effectively in a business environment |
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| 8 | Produce business documents |
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| 9 | Contribute to effective workplace relationships |
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| 10 | Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice |
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| 11 | Court documentation |
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How Will You Benefit?
- Fast track your career in paralegal services
- Learn the inside secrets of how to become a paralegal pro in months not years!
- Study a paralegal course that was designed in conjunction with the paralegal industry
- Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
- Have access to a tutor
- Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as $49 per week
Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!
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Career Prospects
Start a career in a powerful and well-paid industry. The ICI paralegal studies course is your stepping-stone toward an exciting career working for in-house legal departments of large companies and private practice law firms specializing in:
- Private
- Administrative Law
- Bankruptcy
- Civil Rights Consumer Law
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Environmental Law
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Health Care Law
- Immigration Law
- Labor Law
- Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate Law
- Corporate Legal Departments
- Human Resources Analyst
- Insurance Companies
- Real Estate & Title Insurance Firms
- Banks & Financial Institutions
- Community Legal Services
- Risk Management
Government
- Attorney General’s Office
- Various government departments
- Parliament
- Court
This legal course will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the legal industry, skills and knowledge needed to keep pace with a thriving law practice.
It is a comprehensive legal course where you will learn highly advanced practical skills in administration while gaining crucial knowledge of paralegal systems and procedures for the legal industry.
You will also gain an understanding of the concepts, terminology and documentation specific to courts and legal offices, and develop the skills and experience necessary for effective case research, reporting and preparation of contractual agreements such as wills, probates and leases.
Job outlook
According to the latest government statistics, there is a growing demand for Legal Assistants and Paralegals. Employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 per cent in the next 8 years, faster than the average for most occupations. Taking the ICI paralegal course can help you become a part of it all. A search of your local newspaper or online job search website will reveal the paralegals are among the most in-demand positions in the workplace.
What is a paralegal exactly?
Paralegals are the support staff to the legal profession of Barristers and Solicitors. Support includes paralegal staff, legal secretaries, legal administrative assistants, receptionists, registration clerks, accounts clerks and others.
Legal secretaries develop advanced practical skills in research, reporting and preparation of legal documents and have a thorough understanding of the concepts, terminology and documentation specific to courts and legal offices.
Course Levels Explained
ICI Certificate
This course leads to the awarding of an ICI Certificate of Completion. Certificate level courses recognise the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and management functions. Certificate holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organising others in the workplace.
ICI Advanced Certificate
The graduate is able to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be involved in significant judgments, planning, and leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products, services, operations or procedures.
Prerequisites
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salaries, positions and skill capabilities.
Course Length
The average time within which students complete studies is:
 | ICI Certificate Level | 24 weeks |
| ICI Advanced Certificate Level | 31 weeks |
ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.
- Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.
- The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.
Study Mode: Online Learning
This entire course is carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt to work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance and assessments take place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class.
Recognition & Accreditation
This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). ICI courses are not AQF qualifications. ICI is an independent global awarding body that develops and administers career-related curriculum and training programs. When you graduate from an ICI training program you join ICI graduates in over one hundred and fifty countries around the world.
Various government departments and businesses have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and are a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.
The following is a partial list of companies and government departments which have enrolled or sponsored staff into ICI courses:
- Department of Defence
- State of Queensland
- Department of Tourism, RegionalDevelopment & Industry
- Department of Employment,Economic Development & Innovation
- Revenue SA (State of SouthAustralia)
- Metcash Trading Ltd Australia (IGA)
- Navman Technologies
- Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane
- Employment Directions Network /Department of Education & Training
- Queensland Compensation
- Calvin Klein
- John Paul College
- Darwin International Airport
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Commonwealth Bank
- HSBC
- American Express
- Clayton UTZ
- Hennikers Solicitors
- Villari Lawyers
- UnitingCare
- Aviva Australia Holdings,
- Uniting Care Institute of Family Practice
- Federal Workplace Authority
- Centacare Employment Group
- Mission Australia
- MAX Employment
- Gunnebo Australia (Security)
- Brookfield Multiplex
- Coca-Cola Amitil
- Coles Myer Ltd
Already in the Profession or Industry?
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing to your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better-paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
What Do I Get?
All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
- A tutor who will service all of your course and career questions.
On successful completion of the course you will receive:
- A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a paralegal
- Transcripts indicating units completed
- Letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
- Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipPL
- Job search assistance: Graduate Career Services Program (Click to learn more).
Cut Off Date
Friday, 10th February 2023 is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don’t miss out. Enrol today!
Course Investment & Payment Plans
How do I get started?
Click on one of the Enrol Now buttons below and you could be working on your first lesson – and towards a new career – in a matter of days!
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| Course Level | Course Fee | Pay Upfront Save 10% | Weekly Instalment Plan Interest Free |
| ICI CERTIFICATE | $1611 | 10% Off = $1450 ENROL NOW | $49 x 32 weeks ENROL NOW |
| ICI ADVANCED CERTIFICATE | $2088 | 10% Off = $1880 ENROL NOW | $49 x 42 weeks ENROL NOW |
ACT NOW and start pursuing your dream of becoming a paralegal.
Simply click on one of the Enrol Now buttons that correspond with the course level and payment plan you wish to select (see above table).
