Unit of competency Outline
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Research legal information using secondary sources
Research legal information using secondary sources
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBRES502
BSBRES502
State Code
AUH25
AUH25
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake legal research using secondary sources and 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.It 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. Identify specific legal data and information requirements
- 1.1 Liaise with designated person to clarify specific legal data and information needs
- 1.2 Prepare research plan and prioritise activities
- 1.3 Identify resources and technical requirements
- 1.4 Assign timelines to tasks and delegate tasks where appropriate
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 to ensure that extracted details are acknowledged and recorded for copyright and other legal requirements
- 3.2 Analyse legal data and information for relevance to facts
- 3.3 Edit and collate legal data and information to fit research and relevant legal and ethical requirements
4. Prepare drafts
- 4.1 Draft document in appropriate format taking into account precedent documents and using appropriate language
- 4.2 Present legal data and information according to organisation's policies and procedures and legal requirements
- 4.3 Evaluate draft against previously identified criteria and take action to address identified gaps or deficits
- 4.4 Liaise with supervisor to review document
- 4.5 Make amendments where necessary
5. Prepare final draft
- 5.1 Identify key points and prepare executive summary, where appropriate
- 5.2 Prepare appendices, bibliography and table of contents as required
- 5.3 Check final draft and present it to supervisor for review and sign-off
- 5.4 Make arrangements to disseminate report as required
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB918 | BSBRES502A | Research legal information using secondary sources | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCF71 | BSBLEG521 | Conduct and apply legal research | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDK2 | DEF40717 | Certificate IV in Defence Paralegal Services | Qualification |
| AVS5 | BSB52215 | Diploma of Legal Services | Qualification |