Company Law

Designed for: Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary.
Prerequisites: Comprehensive end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills.
Objectives: To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Company Law Department in a legal office.
Benefits
· Develop an awareness of the workings and structure of a Company Law Department
· The flexibility and value of a self-study module designed to enable you to work at your own pace
· A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the module
· The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training certification
Course Content
· Lesson 1: Introduction to Company Law, Instruction Form
· Lesson 2: Companies House, Form 10
· Lesson 3: Form 12, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association
· Lesson 4: Incorporation, Company Seal, Company Meetings
· Lesson 5: Forms 287 and 288a, Annual Return, Stock Transfer Form