Legal Secretarial Course - Diploma Level

Pitman Training Centre Notting Hill
If you're looking to break into the exciting and well paid world of the legal secretary, this diploma programme is the best recognised qualification of its kind.
Whether you're a complete beginner, a law graduate or an experienced secretary wishing to move into legal work, we can accommodate you.
The Pitman Training Legal Secretarial Diploma is largely a self-paced programme where our friendly, experienced on-site trainers guide you through pre-recorded lessons, using a workbook and PC to make the most of your study time, however some of the available elective subjects are taught in a traditional classroom style.
Students will study 12 core modules plus 1 "elective" subject which is selected with the advice of your Course Advisor, to maximise your appeal to prospective employers.
If you are already skilled in any of the programme's core modules, you may qualify for exemptions, saving you study time and money.
You can start this programme at any time and study at times to suit you, even if you have irregular availability.
We're open from 09:00-20:00 Monday to Thursday, from 09:00-16:30 on Fridays and from 10:00-16:00 on Saturdays.
While students have up to one year to complete the programme, the more time you put in, the more quickly you'll graduate.
The Pitman Training Legal Secretarial Diploma is largely a self-paced programme where our friendly, experienced on-site trainers guide you through pre-recorded lessons, using a workbook and PC to make the most of your study time however some of the available elective subjects are taught in a traditional classroom style.
As this diploma programme offers a high degree of tailorability, prices and duration are calculated for the specific needs of each student, based on exemptions for their existing skills and their choices of electives.
For that reason, we strongly recommend you speak with one of our Course Advisors to identify the best route for you.
Call us on 020 7792 5214 or visit us at www.holborntraining.co.uk
This is primarily self-directed training
Course Level:basic
Duration:12 months
Training Presented in:English
Training Provided by Pitman Training Centre Notting Hill
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Legal Secretarial Course - Diploma Level
The Legal Secretarial Diploma comprises the following core modules:
The Legal Secretary - An Introduction (learn about the DX system, the English court system, differences between civil and criminal law, standard documentation)
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Choose 2 subjects from Conveyancing, Family Law, Wills & Probate, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation or Company Law
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Computer Keyboard Skills (Introduction To Touch Typing)
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Keyboard Speed Development (Up to 70 wpm)
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Word Proficient (beginner to intermediate)
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Word Expert (advanced, including mailmerge, tracking changes and macros)
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Excel Proficient (including formulae such as sum, avg, max, min and charts & graphs)
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Microsoft Outlook (for office and diary organisation and management)
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Audio Typing, level 1 (using a transcriber with foot pedals)
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Effective Business Communication (letter layout, English grammar, communication skills)
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PowerPoint (for presentations including music and video)________________________________________________________________
Popular elective subjects include our Meetings & Minutes seminar, shorthand or MS Office 2007.
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As this diploma programme offers a high degree of tailorability, prices and duration are calculated for the specific needs of each student, based on exemptions for their existing skills and their choices of electives.
For that reason, we strongly recommend you speak with one of our Course Advisors to identify the best route for you.
Call us on 020 7792 5214 or visit us at www.holborntraining.co.uk
About The Training Provider: Pitman Training Centre Notting Hill
Pitman Training Centre Notting Hill - Famous for nearly 200 years for our shorthand method, Pitman Training is the longest-established private provider of secretarial, office and bookkeeping skills in the UK, offering nationally recognised qualifications. We welcome students of all levels, from beginners to experts and many of our students are from overseas, so we're used to supporting people with English as a second or third...
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