ILEX Legal Secretary Level 3

Times: Full-time Duration:1 Year Fee: Under 24 year old : £750
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are aged between 19 and 23 and you don’t have a qualification equivalent to 2 A Levels, tuition fees will be waived. If you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria AND are aged 19-23, tuition fees will be waived. Tuition fees will not be waived for students aged over 23 studying a Level 3 or higher course, however these students may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Course Content: The qualification is aimed at anyone wanting to work as a senior administrator/legal secretary. The course is particularly relevant for those with a basic knowledge and understanding of administration but not necessarily the skills required and who want to develop those skills in the legal sector. Units covered within the Diploma are:-

Advanced Legal Word Processing

• Use word processing software to create business and complex legal documents

• Transcribe business and complex legal documents from audio

Business Skills

• Understand the structure of the legal system and the legislation affecting the individual in a legal office

• Understand the use of different information and communication equipment and systems in a legal office

• Understand the importance of continuous improvement within a legal office

• Understand the importance of effective team working within a legal office

• Plan or co-ordinate an event

Advanced Proofreading in the Legal Environment

• Proofread legal and business documents to identify and correct errors

Advanced Legal Information Processing

• Use advanced spreadsheet software features to manipulate and present data in the legal environment

• Use database software to manipulate and present data in the legal environment

• Produce an integrated file using word processing and spreadsheet or database applications

Entry Qualification: 4 GCSEs grades A-C including English Language or relevant work experience or assessment by interview. Experience of word processing software. Course Format: The course will be taught via classes, tutorials and workshop practice. Assessment will comprise of portfolio building, assignments and an externally set proofreading examination. Progression: Upon completion of the course you are equipped to gain employment within a legal or business environment.