ILSPA's Legal Secretaries Diploma - Live Online Classes

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs

Legal Secretaries Diploma

Hard copy certificate - Included

ILSPA Assessments

Included in course price

ILSPA's Legal Secretaries Diploma course is equivalent to a level 3 qualification. It is designed to provide you with legal knowledge and practical skills to either go into employment or advance your existing career. You will learn general legal procedures, key Legal Secretary skills and various areas of law. You will also advance your word processing skills through legal document production, completing legal forms and typing professional correspondence.

Our live online classes take place one afternoon or evening a week for 12 weeks via Zoom. You will be taught about law and legal procedures, be able to interact with your tutor and connect with a group of Students.

Class Students are required to study set subjects and receive support and encouragement from their tutor. Students regularly provide us with feedback on how much they have enjoyed the classes and have found our tutors to be friendly and helpful. As well as receiving support from your tutor, you can contact our team for help with your coursework through our online portal.

Alongside attending classes, you will need to set aside time to study and complete the online coursework each week. Your study material, coursework and Student resources will be available through the Student and Member area of our website, which you will have access to once enrolled. You will have up to one year to submit your coursework.

The syllabus includes the following set units:

• General Legal Procedures*
• Key Legal Secretary Skills*
• The English Legal System
• Law of Contract and Tort
• Civil Litigation
• Land Law and Conveyancing
• Wills, Probate and Administration

*The General Legal Procedures and Key Legal Secretary Skills units are not covered in class and should be studied in the learner's own time.

A Glossary of Legal Terminology is also available to Students and can be found in the Student resources section of our Student and Member area.

Additional Benefits: Guidance to secure employment, one year's free Membership of The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs, eligibility for a TOTUM Student Discount card.

Student Review:

I took the course with no previous legal experience, but looking for a career change, and I was not disappointed! Seamus is a great tutor, he explains things very clearly, goes at a pace suitable for everyone and has a good sense of humour to keep things interesting. The course content exceeded my expectations and I certainly feel prepared and confident to start applying for roles within the legal sector. I would recommend this course to anyone with an interest in law. Rachel Clement, Reading.

ILSPA's course is designed for a diverse group of Students, ranging from those with no legal background to experienced Legal Secretaries and even law graduates looking to enhance their skills. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, our Legal Secretaries Diploma can help you achieve your goals.

Our course is perfect for:

• Beginners with no prior experience who want to launch a career as a Legal Secretary
• Experienced Legal Secretaries seeking to enhance their skills and earn a formal qualification
• Law graduates looking to gain the practical, hands-on skills needed to excel in the legal profession

No matter your background, our course will provide you with the knowledge and expertise to thrive in the legal field.

There are no formal entry requirements for our course, but to get the most out of your studies and career, we recommend having a good typing speed, basic computer literacy, familiarity with Microsoft Word, and strong spoken and written English skills.

If you’re looking to improve in any of these areas, we’ve got you covered! Once enrolled, you’ll enjoy a 50% discount on Microsoft Office courses to help sharpen your skills. We can also recommend a free online typing course, used by thousands of Students, to boost your speed and accuracy. Feel free to contact us for more details!

Legal Secretaries are an essential part of the legal profession and are high demand as they help lawyers with their work.

There is great opportunity for career advancement as the more experience gained, the higher salary you can achieve. Legal Secretaries can even progress on to working as Paralegals or Legal Executives with experience and training.