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Lawyer / Legal Assistant
VCE recommended
A lawyer conducts research on legal issues and is qualified to interpret laws, regulations and rulings. They draw up legal documents like wills, deeds, contracts, lawsuits and appeals. Legal assistants support lawyers with research, drafting documents, communicating with clients and preparing hearings.
SUBJECTS TO TAKE
Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.
Year 11
- English
- Mathematics
- Legal Studies
- Religion and Society
- Free Choice Subject
- Free Choice Subject
Year 12
- English
- Mathematics
- Legal Studies
- Free Choice Subject
- Free Choice Subject
Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.
AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS
Programs available within Salesian.
Specialist program (SBAT)
Not applicable for this career.
VET options
- Any Certificate 3 VET course can be undertaken in place of a Year 11 or 12 subject
AFTER SCHOOL
University courses and alternative routes in.
University courses
- Bachelor of Arts (Law)
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Alternative pathways into university
- Certificate 4 in Legal Services
- Diploma of Justice
RELATED CAREERS
Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.
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