Legal Training for Non-Lawyers (From Improving Access to Justice: The Future of Paralegal Professionals -- Conference Proceedings, 1990, Canberra, Australia, P 107-112, 1991, Julia Vernon and Francis Regan, eds. -- See NCJ-129734)

• NCJ Number: 129748
• Author(s): H Gamble
• Date Published: 1991
• Length: 6 pages
• Sale Source: Australian Institute of Criminology
• Publication Type: Conference Material
• Language: English
• Country: Australia

Annotation

There are legitimate demands for legal education that do not necessarily entail providing a law degree, and the need for legally qualified nonlawyers or paralegals has long been apparent in Australia.

Abstract

Legal education involves knowledge of such topics as the Australian system of government, the division of constitutional powers, and the structure and function of courts. Legal education can be provided by universities and colleges and by community groups such as legal centers and citizen advice bureaus. Both universities and community groups require an understanding of the legal system. Australia's Wollongong University is interested in serving individuals who work in or require specialized knowledge in court administration and policies and in serving graduate entrants. The university hopes its diploma course in legal education will become a recognized qualification for both lawyers and paralegal nonlawyers. Community legal education is also an appropriate way of fulfilling the need for legal information through trained paralegal professionals.