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Confidentiality and Security Within the Legal Environment

This short, online course is ideal professional development for anyone who works in a legal environment.
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Delivery Method
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Study Hours
15 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

The matters brought to a law firm are highly sensitive. This makes confidentiality essential in the legal field in order to protect the rights of clients.

Confidentiality and Security Within the Legal Environment will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to use ethical behaviour when dealing with sensitive and confidential information in a legal environment.

This short, online course is ideal professional development for anyone who works in a legal environment.

On completion of this course, you will have gained the necessary skills in order to use confidentiality practices and principles in a legal firm or department.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.  

Course Structure
Unit - Confidentiality and security within the legal environment
  • Confidentiality and security
  • Content
  • Errors and grammar
  • File / matters numbers
  • Format
  • Timelines
  • Limitations
  • Keeping paperwork up to date
  • Polices procedures and codes of conduct
  • Relevant state / territory legislation
  • Trust money
  • Cost disclosure and billing
  • Progress reports
  • Methods for organising a file
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Treating clients with respect
  • Cultural differences
  • Trust and respect in the workplace
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Professional conduct
  • Firm policies and procedures
  • Morals and ethics
  • Trust account monies
  • Cash payments
  • Receipting methods
  • Confidentiality procedures
  • What is and what is not disclosable
  • Privacy act
  • What information cannot be disclosed
  • Australian privacy principles (APP’s)
  • Non-disclosable information
  • Discretion and judgement
  • Preparing client records
  • Power of attorney
  • Following security procedures
  • Store and secure file related information
  • Electronically stored information
  • Legal obligations
  • Legislation for storage of materials
  • Document retention
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Estimated Duration
15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional Development for:

  • Legal Secretary
  • Law Clerk
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At Australian Online Courses, we are passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve their career goals. Since 2008, we have created opportunities for people in Australia and around the world.

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What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art eLearning platform means you can study anywhere, anytime. So, enrol today and get the skills and confidence you need to achieve your career dreams, big or small.

Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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You can enrol online by clicking Get Started on any course page under Enrol & Start Today. Follow the prompts to complete your enrolment as an individual, business, or service provider.

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Why choose Australian Online Courses?
  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
  • Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
  • High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.

You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!

Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.

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This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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