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  • Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format

Course details

Are you considering a career as a Legal Secretary? Why not give your prospects a boost by enrolling on the Legal Secretary Diploma Course provided by Global Edulink, one of the UK’s leading providers of professional workplace courses!

The duties of a Legal Secretary are varied. Depending on which department you are employed in, you could find yourself producing legal documents such as wills and court papers, dealing with enquiries from clients, operating a diary management system, keeping financial records, attending court or police cells with solicitors, delivering documents and undertaking a range of administrative duties.

Legal Secretaries are generally expected to be able to demonstrate excellent secretarial skills, computer literacy and attention to detail. Knowledge of law and legal procedures, the ability to multi-task and a polite a helpful manner can be important.

The Legal Secretary Diploma course will teach you all that you need to know about the day-to-day tasks that are involved in running a legal service or a law firm. Our online training programme includes a range of materials such as video tutorials, reading and study materials, an online study platform, and a mentor support service, all of which will help you to study effectively and guide you through the process of developing your legal secretarial skills.

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction Into Legal English
2. Basic Legal Principles
3. The English Legal System
4. The Sources of Law
5. The English Courts
6. Reading Comprehension
7. Logical Reasoning
8. Formal Logic
9. Legal Writing
10. English Contracts
11. Grammar for Law
12. Course Introduction-English Legal System
13. General Legal Contract
14. Development of English Legal System
15. Contract Law
16. Civil, Criminal and European Law
17. Legal Writing – Part II
18. Legal Skills
19. Human Rights
20. Police and State Powers
21. Diary Management
22. Business Reports and Letter Writing
23. E-mails Writing Tips.
24. Handling Confidential Documents
25. Successful Meeting Minutes
26. Note Taking
27. Documents Proofreading
28. Data Management, Record Keeping and Filing
29. Appointment Booking and Arranging Interviews
30. Delivering Postal Mail
31. Dictating
32. Customer Service and Telephone Handling Skills
33. Organising a Meeting
34. Event Planning
35. Arrange Business Travel & Accommodation
36. Tips for Speed Reading
37. Time Management
38. Confidence Building
39. Motivating Employees
40. Bookkeeping
41. Social Media for Personal & Professional Development

Who is it for?

This Legal Secretary Diploma course is suitable for anyone interested in developing a career in a legal or a business environment.

Method of Assessment

At the end of the course, you will be asked to take an online multiple choice assessment, which is automatically marked and will give you an instant grade.

Certification

Successful candidates will earn a Level 3 Diploma in Legal Secretary Training.

Career Development

The starting salary for Legal Secretaries is usually in the range of £18,000 to £22,000 a year, with experience this can rise to £33,000. Highly-qualified legal secretaries can earn up to £40,000 or more a year, and with experience, you can progress to the position of senior legal secretary, PA or office manager. If you are prepared to take on further training, you may be able to become a legal executive or paralegal.

Common Career Paths For legal secretary Updated on 10 December, 2024

Eligibility / Requirements

  • Learners on this course should be 16 or over, and must have a basic understanding of English, Maths, and ICT.

About Global Edulink

Global Edulink – online education for a skill-hungry workforce

Education is just one aspect of life that can shape who you are and who you want to be as an employee. In a time-poor world, sometimes you need a flexible approach to help you achieve your goals. Online learning with Global Edulink offers just that – professional and vocational training to fit in with your life.
Global Edulink is well-established in the UK, but reaches out to learners all over the world. The company aims to bridge the gaps in a three step process of training, skills, and jobs, where you can learn at your own pace using interactive teaching techniques.
How the courses work

Learn with Global Edulink and you’ll have the opportunity to gain insight and knowledge from tutors that are well qualified and experienced in their industry sector. Your tutor will be your mentor and support during your learning journey.

  • Because each course combines practical and theory, you’ll pick up essential knowledge and gain the confidence to put it into practice at the same time.
  • High-quality course materials are provided, which you can access at any time during the course, which will help strengthen your knowledge and help you to perform well in the workplace.
  • You’ll find a course structure focused around modules, which can have mock and final exams at the end, with pass grades and diplomas awarded on completion. Some courses will lead to professional qualifications assessed and awarded by external bodies such as NCFE, PEARSON, and PEOPLECERT etc.
  • Browse through the course guides and you will find details on any skill level or entry requirements, who the course is best suited to and what you can hope to achieve and build on while you learn. Some courses require no prior knowledge or experience, while others are for those already in a specific job or with some experience to build on. The course details also cover the method of assessment and length of course.
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