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Legal Secretary : Laws & Paralegal
Thames College

Level 5 QLS Endorsed Course | Voiceover & Visual Elements Included | Free PDF Certificate | Instant Access

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
456 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Assessment details
  • Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

In today’s legal landscape, administrative professionals are no longer expected to simply manage paperwork. Legal secretaries are now integral to the functioning of law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. The role demands a thorough grasp of legal systems, document management, communication, and accuracy.

The Legal Secretary: Laws & Paralegal course provides a structured learning path that introduces learners to legal environments while developing the core skills needed to support solicitors, barristers, and legal executives effectively. From working with case files and legal forms to handling correspondence and client communication, this course prepares learners to meet the expectations of the modern legal office with confidence and precision.

The course goes beyond the traditional view of secretarial roles by incorporating knowledge of English law, contract principles, probate matters, and property transactions. Legal secretaries are often the first point of contact for clients, so this training also emphasises client service, professional writing, and minute-taking.

This makes the course highly suitable for those aiming to gain entry into the legal profession without qualifying as a solicitor or barrister. Whether supporting family law, conveyancing, or estate administration, learners will develop the organisational and technical capabilities needed in legal operations. With increasing demand in the legal support sector and the continuous expansion of legal services across private and public domains, this course prepares learners to take on a key support role in a rewarding and growing industry.

Achievement

Assessment details

Assignment For QLS Endorsed Certificate

Included in course price

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

Course Curriculum

***Legal Secretary : Laws & Paralegal***

Legal Secretary

  • Module 01: Introduction to Legal Secretary
  • Module 02: English Law & Legal Systems
  • Module 03: The Legal Workplace & Professionals
  • Module 04: Law of Contract & Law of Tort
  • Module 05: Wills, Probate and Estate Law Practice
  • Module 06: Property Law & Conveyancing Practice
  • Module 07: Family Law and Insurance Practice
  • Module 08: Professional Writings and Documents
  • Module 09: Document Proofreading and Editing
  • Module 10: Meeting Management & Minute Taking
  • Module 11: Customer Service and Telephone Handling Skills
  • Module 12: Data Management and Record-Keeping
  • Module 13: Other Essential Skills for Secretarial Role
  • Module 14: Professional Conduct and Ethics

Microsoft Word Essentials

  • New Word Document and Templates
  • Tabs, Ribbons and Groups
  • Zoom and Rulers in Word
  • Editing the Word Document
  • Insert Pictures with Word
  • Insert Shape and Text Box in Word
  • Review Tab in Word
  • Layout in Word
  • File Options in Word
  • Closing and Reopening in Word

Microsoft Powerpoint Essentials

  • New PowerPoint Presentation and Templates
  • Tabs Ribbons and Groups in PowerPoint
  • First Slide and Designing the Slide
  • Home Tab and Updates in PowerPoint
  • Buttons in PowerPoint
  • Inserting Pictures in PowerPoint
  • Presentation Mode
  • Animations Tab
  • File Options in Word
  • Closing and Reopening in Word

Microsoft Outlook Essentials

  • Setting Up Outlook with Accounts
  • Tabs, Ribbons and Groups in Outlook
  • Navigation Bar in Outlook
  • Organizing Outlook with Favorites and Folders
  • Additional Options inside Outlook Tabs
  • Reading, Writing and Receiving Emails
  • Attaching Items in Outlook Mails
  • The View Tab in Outlook
  • Create a Rule to move emails to a folder
  • Insert a screen shot from Excel

Microsoft Excel - Top 50 Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Formatting Excel Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Table Excel Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Editing Excel Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Formula Excel Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Workbook Excel Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Handy Excel Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts

Certificate of Achievement

Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —

  • 139 GBP within UK
  • 149 GBP for International Delivery (Postal Fees Included)

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you will be eligible for a Free CPD Certificate. You can also get a Printed Hardcopy for only 2.99 GBP.

Who is this course for?

Those who want to strengthen their professional skills while training for the desired job should take advantage of the training!

Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.

Requirements

This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is —

  • A smart device with a stable internet connection
  • A keen interest in the topic
  • And being over the age of 16.

Career path

  • Legal Secretary – £20,000 to £32,000
  • Paralegal – £22,000 to £35,000
  • Legal Assistant – £21,000 to £30,000
  • Conveyancing Secretary – £23,000 to £33,000
  • Probate Secretary – £22,000 to £31,000
  • Litigation Secretary – £24,000 to £34,000
  • Legal Receptionist – £18,000 to £26,000

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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