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3 weeks
All levels
Our popular Legal Secretary and Office Skills Diploma Course will supply you with the skills and confidence required to start a lucrative career in the UK's legal system. You will become an excellent asset to the administration and operation of any high-performing law firm. The training will cover not only essential knowledge regarding UK legalities but also crucial office-based skills.
You will be expertly trained in commonly used legal terminology, alongside tuition on vital practises that you can expect to encounter every day, such as wills, contracting, insurance, and property. Additionally, you will also be coached in the performing exemplary data management, customer service, and mastery of Microsoft office tools. By completing the course, you can be sure that you will have grasped the fundamental requirements to be a sought-after Legal Secretary.
By signing up for the Legal Secretary and Office Skills Diploma Course, you will attain the capabilities expected for a law firm , both in terms of knowledge and administration competencies. The tutorial contains an extensive range of useful study tools, along with interactive exercises. All modules can be taken at your own pace, and you will rapidly move through all the lessons. Enrol now for an exciting future in the legal progression.
Earn a digital Certificate upon successful completion.
Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device
Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
Full tutor support on weekdays
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
Video lessons
Online study materials
Mock exams
Multiple-choice assessment
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Once the course has been completed and the assessment has been passed, all students are entitled to receive an endorsed certificate. This will provide proof that you have completed your training objectives, and each endorsed certificate can be ordered and delivered to your address for only £99. Please note that overseas students may be charged an additional £10 for postage.
CPD Certificate from Janets
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99.
This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course. After successfully passing the exam, you will be able to apply for Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificate of achievement.
To verify your enhanced skills in the subject, we recommend that you also complete the assignment questions. These can be completed at any time which is convenient for yourself and will be assessed by our in-house specialised tutors. Full feedback will then be given on your current performance, along with any further advice or support.
This course is designed for those who work in the UK's legal system, typically in a supportive or secretarial role.
The training delivered by the Legal Secretary and Office Skills Diploma Course will be beneficial to those working in a law firm office or individuals supporting a barrister or solicitor. As such, it will directly assist roles or positions such as:
Legal Secretary
Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Law Graduate
Legal Advice Consultant
Module 01: Introduction to Legal Secretary | |||
Introduction to Legal Secretary | 00:25:00 | ||
Module 02: English Law & Legal Systems | |||
English Law and Legal Systems | 00:22:00 | ||
Module 03: The Legal Workplace & Professionals | |||
The Legal Workplace and Professionals | 00:20:00 | ||
Module 04: Law of Contract & Law of Tort | |||
Law of Contract & Law of Tort | 00:31:00 | ||
Module 05: Wills, Probate and Estate Law Practice | |||
Wills, Probate, Estate Law | 00:23:00 | ||
Module 06: Property Law & Conveyancing Practice | |||
Property Law & Conveyancing Practice | 00:22:00 | ||
Module 07: Family Law and Insurance Practice | |||
Family Law and Insurance Practice | 00:26:00 | ||
Module 08: Professional Writings and Documents | |||
Professional Writing and Documents | 00:30:00 | ||
Module 09: Document Proofreading and Editing | |||
Document Proofreading and Editing | 00:24:00 | ||
Module 10: Meeting Management & Minute Taking | |||
Meeting Management & Minute Taking | 01:09:00 | ||
Module 11: Customer Service and Telephone Handling Skills | |||
Customer Service and Telephone Handling Skills | 00:23:00 | ||
Module 12: Data Management and Record-Keeping | |||
Data Management and Record-Keeping | 00:16:00 | ||
Module 13: Other Essential Skills for Secretarial Role | |||
Other Essential Skills for Secretarial Role | 00:22:00 | ||
Module 14: Professional Conduct and Ethics | |||
Professional Conduct and Ethics | 00:25:00 | ||
Microsoft Word Essentials | |||
New Document and Templates | 00:02:00 | ||
Tabs, Ribbons and Groups | 00:03:00 | ||
Zoom and Rulers in Word | 00:02:00 | ||
Editing the Word Document | 00:03:00 | ||
Insert Pictures with Word | 00:05:00 | ||
Insert Shape and Text Box in Word | 00:02:00 | ||
Review Tab in Word | 00:03:00 | ||
Layout in Word | 00:02:00 | ||
File Options in Word | 00:02:00 | ||
Closing and Reopening in Word | 00:01:00 | ||
Microsoft Powerpoint Essentials | |||
New PowerPoint Presentation and Templates | 00:02:00 | ||
Tabs Ribbons and Groups PowerPoint | 00:03:00 | ||
First Slide and Designing the Slide | 00:02:00 | ||
Home Tab and Updates in PowerPoint | 00:02:00 | ||
Buttons in PowerPoint | 00:01:00 | ||
Inserting Pictures in PowerPoint | 00:04:00 | ||
Presentation Mode | 00:01:00 | ||
Animations Tab | 00:05:00 | ||
File Options in Word | 00:02:00 | ||
Closing and Reopening in Word | 00:01:00 | ||
Microsoft Outlook Essentials | |||
Setting Up Outlook with Accounts | 00:03:00 | ||
Tabs, Ribbons and Groups in Outlook | 00:03:00 | ||
Navigation Bar in Outlook | 00:01:00 | ||
Organizing Outlook with Favorites and Folders | 00:03:00 | ||
Additional Options inside Outlook Tabs | 00:01:00 | ||
Reading, Writing and Receiving Emails | 00:08:00 | ||
Attaching Items in Outlook Mails | 00:03:00 | ||
The View Tab in Outlook | 00:02:00 | ||
Create a Rule to move emails to a folder | 00:04:00 | ||
Insert a screen shot from Excel | 00:02:00 | ||
Microsoft Excel - Top 50 Keyboard Shortcuts | |||
Formatting Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:02:00 | ||
Table Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:02:00 | ||
Editing Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:05:00 | ||
Formula Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:03:00 | ||
Workbook Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:02:00 | ||
Handy Excel Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:05:00 | ||
Mock Exam | |||
Mock Exam - Legal Secretary and Office Skills | 00:20:00 | ||
Final Exam | |||
Final Exam - Legal Secretary and Office Skills | 00:20:00 | ||
Recommended Readings | |||
Recommended Readings: Legal Secretary and Office Skills | 00:00:00 | ||
Assignment | |||
Assignment - Legal Secretary and Office Skills | Unlimited | ||
Order Your Certificate | |||
Order your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 |