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Level 3 Legal Secretary Diploma


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Summary

Price
£110 inc VAT
Or £36.67/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Take a seat in the legal sector without the need to be a fully-fledged lawyer or solicitor, by becoming a highly regarded legal secretary who can still make a real difference. The legal support team is an incredibly valuable asset, and by signing up to this intensive Legal Secretary Diploma, you can be a part of this team. From helping lawyers to manage their case loads to providing the essential admin and secretarial support, legal secretaries can demonstrate incredible organisation skills, and with this course, you will be one step closer to proving your worth in the role.

Seventeen Modules, Ten Hours

Split into 17 easy-to-navigate and comprehensive modules, the Legal Secretary Diploma should take, on average, around 10 hours to complete. Each module should take between 15 and 60 minutes to study, and as there are no deadlines you don’t have to worry about sticking to these time constraints – it’s a guideline, so take your time and complete the course to the best of your ability.

Gain the Qualification You Need

Like many job roles, work experience or an associated qualification is essential if you wish to get a foot in the door. Give potential legal sector employers a reason to hire you as a legal secretary by gaining this invaluable certification that can prove your knowledge and skills are up to the challenge.

Accredited by the CPD and IAO.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

KEY LEARNING POINTS

If you’re looking to work as a legal secretary, and would like to be part of this fast-paced and challenging sector, this course would be a perfect springboard for you.

  • Gain insight into the duties, responsibilities and operations expected of a legal secretary.
  • Get to grips with some basic legal proofreading and writing skills. Brush up on your typing and audio skills in order to increase productivity.
  • Learn more about the importance of client confidentiality.
  • Take a comprehensive look at the English legal system, from court systems and structures to legal aid and who is eligible for it.
  • Understand more about civil litigation, wills and probate law.
  • Gain insight into how to find legal secretary positions, and how to secure an interview to showcase your abilities.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS COURSE

  • Study online at times that are convenient to you, thanks to the flexible courseware that can be accessed around the clock.
  • Final assessment can also be completed online, at a time and location that suits you perfectly.
  • Compatible with a range of devices and platforms, so you can learn on the go as well as at home.
  • Modules are broken down into manageable chunks, so you don’t need to feel overwhelmed with information at any time.
  • Begin your career in the legal sector, and fast track your way to becoming a qualified legal secretary, by polishing and honing your skills.
  • Build your confidence and bag a job you’ve been dreaming of, by learning how to look for legal secretary positions and how to secure those essential interviews.

Embark on a rewarding and challenging career in the legal sector by becoming a qualified legal secretary – take the first step, now!

  • Units of Study

General Duties and Day-to-Day Operations of a Legal Secretary

Legal Writing and Proofreading Skills

Client Confidentiality in Law Firms

The English Legal System

Court Systems and Structures

Legal Aid

Civil Litigation

Land and Conveyancing Practice

Wills and Probate Law Practice

Family Law

Criminal Law

Company and Business Law

Licensing

Appeals, Judicial Review and Case Stated

Skills for Success

Finding Employment as a Legal Secretary

Glossary of Legal Terms

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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.