 What is the Legal Secretary Certificate?
The Legal Secretary Level 2 Certificate is accredited by City and Guilds, the UK’s leading provider of vocational qualifications. City and Guilds has developed the certificate in conjunction with the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) the governing membership body for Legal Executives and plays a unique and important role within the legal profession.
This qualification covers all the aspects of the skills and knowledge required to carry out administrative and secretarial tasks within a legal environment. It aims to enhance the underpinning knowledge and understanding of those administrative tasks with a vocational and practical application of technical skills, administrative competence and communication skills. The certificate is aimed at students who may already possess a basic knowledge and understanding of administration but not necessarily all the skills required. You may already be working in an administrative role; it is particularly relevant for those wanting to develop those skills within the legal sector.
How does the Legal Secretary qualification work?
This Level 2 Certificate is accredited as part of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at level 2. It is also recognised by the Council for Administration (CfA) and QCA as a technical certificate for the Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. The course consists of three modules which must be completed within two years in order to gain the full certificate. Within the qualification there are a number of assignments which take the form of multiple choice tests, two word processing assignments, a proofreading test and an open-book assessment.
What are the aims of the course?
The specific aims of the Legal Secretary Level 2 Certificate are to:
• Meet the needs of students who work or want to work as administrators, secretaries or receptionists in the business and legal environments
• Allow students to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the legal sector
• Contribute to the knowledge and understanding towards the related Level 2 N/SVQ in Business and Administration, whilst containing additional skills and knowledge which go beyond the scope of the National Occupational Standards.
What will I study?
The Legal Secretary Level 2 Certificate consists of three modules; Legal English, Legal Word Processing, and Working in the Legal Environment. Legal English aims to give a solid grounding for the work in modules two and three by covering all of the terminology that you will come across in the role of legal secretary. In Legal Word Processing you will develop the knowledge and skills required to accurately produce documentation appropriate for the legal and business environments. In the final module, Working in the Legal Environment you will develop the knowledge and skills to understand and operate in different organisational structures and be aware of how relevant legislation, regulations and procedures apply to the legal and business environments. You will also develop an understanding of working relationships, effective communication skills and internal and external customer service.
View the complete Legal Secretary course outline.
Flexibility
The Level 2 Legal Secretary Certificate allows you to progress at your own pace within a two year time limit permitted for completion of the course. Each time a unit is completed you will be awarded the appropriate credits and you can build the full qualification around your current lifestyle. For many students this ability to learn in their spare time and continue in employment is the key to success. With no classes to attend and no mandatory work placement you will find that your studies fit easily around you! Learn more about DCA's learning method.
Career prospects and progression
If you want to increase your salary and improve your career prospects, then Level 2 Legal Secretary Certificate is the course for you! Employers have identified a range of job roles for which graduates of this course would typically be recruited. These include: Legal Secretary, Receptionist and Administrator.
A bright future awaits you!
Many students who have completed the Level 2 Certificate go on to further study. Options include the City and Guilds / ILEX Level 3 Diploma for Legal Secretaries, or diversifying into areas such as Paralegal Studies, Customer Service or Business and Administration.
What will I get from this course?
A completed Legal Secretary Level 2 Certificate will give you:
• A nationally recognised qualification developed in partnership with City and Guilds and the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX)
• A DCA diploma and official transcript
• Higher earning potential
• The ability to move from general administrative roles into those in the legal profession
• A flexible way to realise your potential and improve your career prospects
• A qualification which you can use as the basis for further study
How do I get started?
Getting started is easy!In order to gain the maximum benefit from the course, students should consider the following:
• Some administrative experience is desirable prior to embarking on this course as it is designed to build on existing administrative skills
• The nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification is such that students will need basic literacy and numeracy skills: i.e. the ability to read and interpret written tasks and to write answers in a legible and understandable form.
• In order to successfully complete the Legal Word Processing assessments for this qualification it is recommended that students have some basic skills in using Microsoft Word
• It would be beneficial for the completion of these assignments if students have a proficiency in touch typing.
If you have any queries just call one of our team on Freephone 0800 678 1053 to discuss entry qualifications, payment options, study support or any other questions you may have.
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