Course Overview
The Diploma in Legal Secretary Training is designed for learners who want to develop practical legal, secretarial and administrative skills to build genuine confidence in a legal support role. The course provides knowledge of legal principles, the English legal system and legal writing alongside core office skills, helping learners support solicitors and legal teams effectively.
This course is suitable for individuals considering a career as a legal secretary, anyone interested in developing a career in a legal or business environment, and administrative professionals wishing to expand into legal support work.
Learners will explore legal principles and procedures, contracts and legal writing, diary management and document handling. They will also develop practical skills in business writing and meeting organisation, helping them apply this knowledge directly within a legal office.
The Diploma in Legal Secretary Training is also known as the Legal Secretary Diploma, the Accredited Legal Secretary Training course, and the Legal Secretarial and Administration qualification.
After completing the course, learners may progress to a more advanced legal secretary or legal administration qualification, depending on their existing qualifications and future goals.
The knowledge and skills gained can support progression towards roles such as legal secretary, paralegal and legal executive, depending on experience and additional qualifications.
By completing this course, learners can build genuine confidence working within a legal environment, strengthen both legal understanding and administrative skills, and gain a recognised diploma, helping them take a real step towards a rewarding legal support career.
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Course Highlights
Learn the fundamentals of legal secretary work and the responsibilities
Develop knowledge of legal principles, procedures, contracts and the English legal system
Practise office skills including diary management, document handling, and meeting organisation
Complete a recognised Diploma in Legal Secretary Training after successfully completing the course
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Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate excellent secretarial skills, computer literacy and attention to detail
Develop knowledge of law and legal procedures
Apply legal writing skills when preparing professional documents
Organise confidential documents, records and filing systems professionally
Who Is This Course For?
- •Individuals considering a career as a legal secretary
- •Anyone interested in developing a career in a legal or business environment
- •Administrative professionals wishing to expand their knowledge of legal support work
- •Anyone wanting a structured introduction to legal secretarial duties and procedures
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
A basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT is recommended.
No previous legal secretary experience is required.
There are no additional national entry requirements.
We understand that every learner has a different educational and professional background. If you do not see your qualification listed or are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, our team is happy to help. We also welcome applicants without formal qualifications, particularly where relevant work experience or other learning can demonstrate suitability for the course.
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Skills Gained
This course is designed to take you from the fundamentals of legal secretarial work through to practical legal and administrative skills, so you finish able to support legal professionals with confidence.
Prepare clear and professional legal and business documents
Apply diary management and organisational techniques suited to a legal office
Handle confidential documents, records and correspondence appropriately
Communicate effectively with clients, solicitors and other professional contacts
Course Curriculum
41 Modules
42 Lectures
75 Guided Learning Hours
ImperialCert & IAP
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ImperialCert is the programme quality assurance division of Imperial Learning Ltd, responsible for reviewing and endorsing education and training programmes against applicable quality standards. It evaluates areas such as programme structure, learning materials, assessment methods, delivery approaches and provider systems, providing learners and stakeholders with confidence that programmes have been independently reviewed and designed to support a high-quality learning experience.
International Awards for Professionals (iAP) is an independent UK-based education and training quality assurance organisation that provides accreditation and course endorsement services to education and training providers worldwide. It reviews programme quality, including course content, learning outcomes, assessment methods and delivery standards, helping providers demonstrate their commitment to effective learning and high-quality education.
Course Advantages
Learners benefit from additional resources and support services that make online study more manageable and rewarding.
Learn at your own pace through flexible online study
Gain practical legal, secretarial and administrative workplace skills
Study through professionally prepared video tutorials and e-learning materials
Develop both legal knowledge and practical office skills for career development
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Method of Assessment
The final exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
A mock exam is provided for practice before the final assessment.
All exams are automatically marked.
Results are available instantly upon completion.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Diploma in Legal Secretary Training certification accredited by International Awards for Professionals (iAP).
Career Progression
Once you complete the Accredited Diploma in Legal Secretary Training Course, you can apply your skills across a wide range of legal support and administrative roles.
1
Legal Executive
£33,000 Approx./pa
2
Legal Secretary
£24,000 Approx./pa
3
Paralegal
£20,000 Approx./pa
Academic Progression
Successful completion can provide a pathway to further study and career development in legal administration and related professional areas.
Progress to a more advanced legal secretary or legal administration qualification
Develop further knowledge through training in areas such as legal practice, contracts or business administration
Build towards further professional qualifications for roles such as Legal Executive or Paralegal
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