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Provided by: Pitman Training Centre (Luton) Legal Secretarial DiplomaLegal |
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Few employment areas are as recession-proof as the legal profession - and the reliance that lawyers place on their specialist secretarial support is enormous. That s why the jobs are highly valued and well paid. The skills required cover a wide range - from keyboard and typing speed; to total mastery of the most common business software; to business communication techniques. Shorthand is an additional option, if you wish.
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Learning these skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available and are designed for speedy results.
You work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. The atmosphere is relaxed and non-competitive.
You choose your own hours, working when it suits you and keep the reference books and training manuals when the course is over.
The subjects covered are shown below. Together, they will equip you to start a secretarial career with complete confidence.
On completion of your final exams, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.
Invest in yourself
Acquiring these vital business skills and your Pitman Training Diploma to prove it will repay the cost in improved employment opportunities and job advancement potential. What better investment in your own future?
The sooner you start, the sooner you will benefit.
Why Pitman Training?
No-one has helped more people gain valuable business skills than Pitman Training. That unbeatable experience is your guarantee of success. Our teaching methods are proven; our course materials are the best of their kind. There are no hidden costs. The Diploma package includes certification fees and all training. A Pitman Training Diploma is an industry standard; your passport to a better career.
Designed for individuals who wish to gain essential office and computer skills in order to become a legal secretary.
Core Subjects
Keyboard Skills
Learn how to
touch type accurately, using the correct keyboard technique. This will help
to reduce the risk of RSI (repetitive strain injury).
Microsoft Word Proficient
Introductory
and intermediate word processing skills to a good employable standard.
This course will enable you to create professional looking documents, produce
tables, insert pictures and much more.
Microsoft Word Expert
Learn advanced
word processing skills including mailmerge, creating graphs, creating and running macros, creating
an index and table of contents to mention just a few.
Audio Transcription
Learn to type
from audio dictation a variety of correspondence eg
memo, reports and letters.
Effective Business
Communication
Learn to communicate
effectively in business - via letter, email, telephone and personal presentations.
This will cover correct use of grammar, punctuation, principles of letter
writing (using positive words and avoiding jargon) etiquette and different
types of letters eg complaints, apologies, thank
you and circular. It also includes CV writing.
Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to
share, manage and schedule information electronically. Covers
the use of email, electronic calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments,
creating and assigning tasks, creating address lists.
Keyboard Speed Development
Develop your
typing speed to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed
dictations. A number of stages are available, taking you up to a speed of
70wpm.
Three Legal Secretarial
Modules
Your course
advisor will help you choose the three most suitable modules from the list
opposite.
Teeline or Pitman 2000
Learn the complete
theory of either shorthand system. This will enable you to take notes at speed
of up to 70wpm.
Recommended Electives - choose 2
Legal Module - Introductory
Gain an introduction
to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of a legal office including
rules and guidelines, new terminology, legal staff, court system, documentation,
procedures for incoming and outgoing post.
Legal Module - Conveyancing
Gain
an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the
conveyancing department including all documents
relating to pre-exchange, pre-completion and post-completion of sale.
Legal Module - Wills
and Probate
Gain an introduction
to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of a wills and probate
department including preparing a will, codicils, enduring power of attorney,
deed of revocation, grant of probate and distribution of an estate.
Legal Module - Criminal
Law
Gain an introduction
to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the criminal law
department including categories of offence, attendance notes, statements
of accused, witness statements, instructions to counsel and legal aid claim
forms.
Legal Module - Company
Law
Gain an introduction
to company law including instruction forms, Companies House, Memorandum and
Articles of Association, company meetings and annual returns.
Legal Module - Family
Law
Gain an introduction
to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of a family law department
including basic divorce procedure, instruction form, the
petition, statement of arrangements for children, the acknowledgement of service,
decree nisa and absolute.
Legal Module - Civil
Litigation
Gain an introduction
to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of a civil litigation
department including civil law, instruction form for debt collection, the
claim form, particulars of claim, certificate of service, proceedings in the
High Court and instruction form for personal injury.
Microsoft Access
Develop database
skills from initial design stage to running reports and queries.
Internet Skills
Learn the main
principles of using the internet, become familiar with Internet Explorer,
learn search techniques and how to send an email
using Outlook Express.
Windows Operating System
This course
is for complete beginners and will teach basic computer skills from using
a mouse to file management; using the internet and email, creating and printing
a document in WordPad.
RSA/OCR Exams
These are widely
recognised qualifications in the IT ans secretarial field and are required by some organisations
as proof of competence.
Keyboard Speed Development
Develop your
typing speed to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed
dictations. A number of stages are available, taking you up to a speed of
70wpm.
