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Conduct and apply legal research

Conduct and apply legal research

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLEG521
State Code
OCF71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake and apply legal research under supervision. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, applying information to a set of facts, evaluating the quality of the information, and preparing and producing reports.The unit applies to individuals who apply a well-established, sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan and carry out work in a legal context in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to research
  • 1.1 Confirm task requirements
  • 1.2 Prepare research plan and prioritise activities according to task requirements
  • 1.3 Identify available resources and technical requirements
  • 1.4 Delegate tasks according to timelines and task requirements
2. Undertake research
  • 2.1 Identify sources of legal data and information
  • 2.2 Research and identify key information to be extracted
3. Review research
  • 3.1 Check information for compliance with copyright and legal requirements
  • 3.2 Analyse legal data and information for relevance to facts
  • 3.3 Edit and collate legal data and information according to task, legal and ethical requirements
4. Apply research
  • 4.1 Draft document in appropriate format according to task and organisational requirements
  • 4.2 Present legal data and information according to organisational policies and procedures and legal requirements
  • 4.3 Evaluate draft against previously identified criteria and address identified gaps or deficits
  • 4.4 Review document in consultation with supervisor
  • 4.5 Make amendments where necessary
5. Prepare final draft
  • 5.1 Prepare executive summary
  • 5.2 Check final draft and present it to supervisor for review and sign-off
  • 5.3 Facilitate distribution of report as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUH25 BSBRES502 Research legal information using secondary sources Unit of competency