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Legal Secretary Certification Level 3

Working in the legal sector doesn't require you to be a lawyer. Legal secretaries provide essential support to solicitors, assisting them to manage their case load, organise their diaries and organise their offices. This work often includes contact with clients.

The legal secretary certificate programme entails 15 hours of study, which will give you the tools, skills and knowledge necessary, in order to apply for a secretarial position in a legal firm or upgrade your team members’ existing skills. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded an industry-recognised certificate. Potential employers can verify your certificate on our website.

What you'll learn

  • The role of the legal secretary: what you will be expected to do and the general duties;
  • The practice of basic legal proofreading and report writing skills;
  • The importance of client confidentiality;
  • Knowledge of the English legal system;
  • The various court systems and structures;
  • An understanding of legal aid and who is eligible for this benefit;
  • Civil litigation;
  • Improved word processing and audio (listening) skills;