Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:59 PM AWST
22/07/2026 3:59 PM AWST
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Conduct legal research
Conduct legal research
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFDPL013
DEFDPL013
State Code
BBD27
BBD27
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Field of Education
090913 - Legal Practice
Original Release Date
21/02/2018
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide paralegal support services within a Defence legal environment. This includes understanding workplace requirements of a Defence legal context and how to undertake research activities to support legal capability.This unit applies to Defence personnel who are required to provide paralegal support services.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work both independently and as part of a team while performing routine tasks. They would work with direct supervision and apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Define legal issues
- 1.1 Analyse information to determine factual situation
- 1.2 Evaluate information to identify legal issues requiring research
2 Undertake research
- 2.1 Define search parameters to narrow the scope of enquiry
- 2.2 Identify sources of law to address the identified legal issue
- 2.3 Develop research strategies based on subject, case, legislation, instrument and other relevant search terms
- 2.4 Implement research strategies to locate sources of law
3 Identify legal principles
- 3.1 Interpret sources of law to facilitate critical analysis
- 3.2 Analyse sources of law to critically determine the legal precent and determine application to the legal issue
- 3.3 Formulate response to the legal issue based on research
- 3.4 Communicate responses to inform stakeholders
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEF57 | DEFDPL016 | Conduct legal research | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDK2 | DEF40717 | Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services | Qualification |