Want to be a Lawyer?

Are you sure???

BUT

You need to understand that it will be VERY difficult.

IF YOU ARE SURE THEN …

That’s O.K.

If you have interrupted schooling or very little English are you ready to study for up to 20 years to become a lawyer?

The Enter Score for University to be a

LAWYER is 99%. This is VERY difficult. AND 20 years or more is TOO

long!!!!!

HELP!!!I need a

DOCTOR!!!

How can I help you today?

I’m tired doctor. 20

years or more is TOO long to study to be a lawyer. What

can I do?

Stop worrying right now. I can help you. There

are MANY courses you can do if you

like LAW.

REALLY!

THANK YOU DOCTOR!!!

Think about this:

Usually because • They are interested in LAW

• They believe that following the LAW is important

and

• They like to HELP people.

Why do people become LAWYERS???

And think about this too

• Most students who have grown up in Australia CANNOT be Lawyers either. The T.E.R. score of 99% too difficult for most students.

So let’s think again about OTHER good jobs in the area of

LAW

Here are some interesting jobs you could study for at TAFE if you are

interested in the LAW.1. Administrative Assistant

I want to talk to a LAWYER!!!

Good morning!How can I help you?

So how are things going for you right

now?

Great!!I haven’t been

in trouble with the

police at all.

That’s great!!

See you again next week.

OK!BYE!

2. Probation Officer – Works with people who have been in trouble with the police.

3. Customs Officer

Every day

many people

come to

Australia

from other

countries.

They don’t

always know

what they can

bring in

to

Australia

. I

can help with

this.

WOOF WOOF Me too!!

4. Law Clerk(Helps the Lawyer)

I need those papers you

were working on for me. Are they ready yet?

Yes they are.

I finished them yesterday.

5. Joining the Army, Navy or Airforce

ARMY

NAVY

AIRFORCE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE LAWS OF AUSTRALIA, YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN

AUSTRALIA’S DEFENCE FORCES.

6. Legal Secretary

A legal secretary works very closely with the lawyer.

7. Australian or Victorian Public Servant

If you study hard and your English is good, you can work for the government, especially in

MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS.

8. Keyboard Operator/word processor for Law Companies

Take the time to learn to TYPE. This skill can get you many good jobs.

9. Police Officer

Victoria Police needs people from Asia and

Africa.

10. Accounts Clerk

I like working

with numbers

SOMETIMES!

11. Welfare/Community Worker

The people in your community need a lot of help to understand Australia’s laws. You can get a job that will help them.

12. Security Officer

There are many types of security officer. This one works at the airport.

These are just SOME of the jobs you can think about if you are interested in LAW.

There are many, many others that are also very good and

very interesting.

Can I Get These Jobs?

Yes you can!

How?

Let’s look!!

1. Administrative Assistant

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School, AMES or TAFE

Complete Certificate 4 in English (or equivalent/similar) at TAFE

Complete Business Skills (Training Program) at TAFE

Certificate 1 in Business

Certificate 2 in Business

Certificate 3 in Business - Administration

2. Probation Officer – Works with people who have been in trouble with the POLICE.

For this job, a University Degree is usually needed.

HOWEVER, if you are a new arrival to Australia and speak more than one language, it is often easier to study for jobs like PROBATION OFFICER. These are the most important things you need to do before you start.

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School, AMES or TAFE

Complete Certificate 4 in English (or equivalent/similar) at TAFE

Ask your TAFE College about what you should do next. A University degree is not always necessary.

Certificate 4 in Government - Border Protection

3. Customs Officer

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School, AMES or TAFE

Complete Certificate 4 in English (or equivalent/similar) at TAFE

4. Law Clerk(Helps the Lawyer)

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School, AMES or TAFE

Complete Certificate 4 in English (or equivalent/similar) at TAFE

Certificate III in Business - Legal Administration

Certificate IV in Business - Legal Services

5. Joining the Army, Air force or Navy

All CorpsCertificate 4 in Business

(Frontline Management)

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School,

AMES or TAFE

Complete Certificate 4 in English (or equivalent/similar) at TAFE

6. Legal Secretary

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School,

AMES or TAFE

Complete Certificate 4 in English (or equivalent/similar) at TAFE

Complete Business Skills (Training Program) at TAFE

Certificate 1 in Business

Certificate 2 in Business

Certificate 3 in Business - Administration

And don’t forget to do EVERTHING

you can to improve your

TYPING SKILLS – VERY important!

7. Australian or Victorian Public Servant

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School,

AMES or TAFE

Complete Certificate 4 in English (or equivalent/similar) at TAFE

There are many different ways to get a job in the Public Service – that means working for the Government.

But, the most important thing is GOOD ENGLISH – Both written and spoken. Therefore, follow these usual steps.

Talk with your TAFE college about possible jobs as a Public Servant. There are MANY and they all require different skills.

8. Keyboard Operator/word processor for Law Companies

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School,

AMES or TAFE

Complete Certificate 4 in English (or equivalent/similar) at TAFE

Do a Keyboarding Skills Course

At the same time it is also good to study other courses in Information Technology.

9. POLICE OFFICER

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School,

AMES or TAFE

Complete Certificate 4 in English (or equivalent/similar) at TAFE

Talk to your TAFE College about different Certificates and BRIDGING COURSES you can do which will help you to study towards your ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF JUSTICE.

This Diploma is not easy, but remember, Victoria and Australia DO want Police Officers from Africa and Asia and BRIDGING COURSES are available to help you succeed.

10. Accounts Clerk

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School,

AMES or TAFE

Complete Certificate 4 in English (or equivalent/similar) at TAFE

Book-keeping Training Program

Certificate 1 in Financial Services

Certificate 2 in Financial Services

Certificate 3 in Financial Services

Certificate 4 in Financial Services

11. Welfare/Community Worker

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School, AMES

or TAFE

Certificate 4 or equivalent / similar in English

Certificate 4 in Community Services Work

12. Security Officer

Study English Language at Language School, Secondary School, AMES or TAFE

Certificate 4 or equivalent / similar in English

Certificate 2 in Security Operations

Certificate 3 in Security Operations

Be Flexible!Remember, there are many different

ways to be successful.

Good Luck!

Also remember that GOOD ENGLISH is the starting point for success in ALL

these jobs.Therefore, don’t be in a big hurry to start

a course. Make sure your English is good enough first.