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International Career Institute - Online Courses for Australian & Global Students:
Would you like to start a new career as a paralegal? Or are you an experienced paralegal or legal secretary who wishes to upgrade your credentials or refresh your skills? The International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading, accredited distance learning school that provides quality online courses for students throughout Australia, NZ, the UK, India, Asia, Africa and around the world. ICI diploma courses in Law and Justice provide you with a thorough knowledge of the legal industry, skills and knowledge needed to keep pace in a thriving law practice.

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Paralegals comprise the support staff to the legal profession of Barristers and Solicitors. Support includes paralegal staff, legal secretaries, legal administrative assistants, receptionists, accounts clerks, registration clerks and others.

Designed in collaboration with government and industry representatives, these are comprehensive legal courses where you will learn highly advanced practical skills in administration, while gaining crucial knowledge of paralegal systems and procedures for the legal industry. 

ICI Diploma - Paralegal Secretarial Course Online:
ICI Diploma Level = 24 weeks
ICI Advanced Diploma Level = 31 weeks

Course Content:
• 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.

• You will 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. 

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

- Apply knowledge of the legal system to complete tasks
- Carry out search of the public record
- Apply the principles of confidentiality and security within the legal environment
- Handle receipt and despatch of information
- Use legal terminology in order to carry out tasks
- Assist in prioritising and planning activities in a legal practice
- Work effectively in a business environment
- Produce business documents
- Contribute to effective workplace relationships
- Maintain records for time and disbursements in a legal practice
- Court documentation

Course Duration:
• One of the main advantages of taking a distance learning course with ICI is that you can study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. The maximum time given to complete a program is three years. The average time within which students complete studies is:

ICI Diploma Level = 24 weeks
ICI Advanced Diploma Level = 31 weeks 

Further Study Options:
• Students of our Paralegal / Legal Secretary course may also be interested in further studies with ICI with our range of Law, Management, and Criminal Justice courses.

Student Survey of ICI Graduates:
• 91% Met student expectations
• 98% Happy with tutorial support
• 91% Would recommend to a friend

Accreditation & Recognition:
• ICI's online paralegal / legal secretary courses are recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).

• A wide range of businesses and government departments have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and professional development, which is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and the legal industry.

Student Review:
The knowledge, and skills that I have acquired through ICI played a significant role in my achieving my position. The recruiting department of the firm I work for was quite impressed with the educational curriculum. Thank you ICI! You have given me the opportunity of making my dreams of becoming a paralegal a reality. 
- Antonia