This unit centres on settling a standard transfer of property from the legal perspective of acting for both a vendor and a purchaser in accordance with land use legislation in Tasmania. Key steps to cover include: • drafting a contract for sale • obtaining a title and list map • preparing and submitting a transfer • preparing a settlement statement, and • attending and settling a...

At the conclusion of this unit, you will be able to undertake appropriate general accounting and financial processes required to maintain trust and general account records according to law and good practice. You will develop knowledge and understanding of the important fiduciary, ethical and reporting obligations associated with the maintenance of trust accounts and protection of client funds...

This unit is organised into three parts of commercial Law practice – Foundations, Transactions and Interactions, with the substantive competency modules spread across the full course timetable. The unit will also cover a range of other common commercial law matters including transaction and file management, commercial document construction, entity structuring, GST and tax, due diligence, costs,...

In this unit you will gain a general overview of the principal issues involved in the practice of family law. You will build knowledge and skills to provide effective representation as an entry-level lawyer in dispute resolution and pre-action procedures in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) as well as an understanding of the role of State Courts in dealing with matters...

This unit focuses on advancing your technical and practical knowledge in the areas of client interviewing, drafting (including writing letters) and advocacy skills which are then developed throughout the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. You will participate in a combination of individual or group-based tasks within lectorial and workshop settings. The Unit is organised into five modules: 1....

In this unit you will build broad knowledge and skills required to competently practice criminal law as an entry-level lawyer. You will apply your acquired knowledge and skills to provide effective representation in the criminal jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court on a range of applications in a competent and effective manner. You will develop valuable advocacy and procedural skills and...

At the conclusion of the unit, you will be able to conduct civil litigation in first instance matters in at least one State or Territory Court of general jurisdiction, in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will develop valuable advocacy and procedural skills, and demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate in a range of professional and legal settings. This unit is organised into six...