ILEX Certificate in Legal Secretaries

Legal Secretaries - ILEX Certificate
What will I study?
ILEX Courses can provide a bridge for those wishing to follow the Legal Executive qualification route. The ILEX Legal Secretarial Qualifications are awarded through "in-course" assessment of three assignments plus an external proof-reading test requiring spelling, grammar and punctuation skills at an appropriate level. Assessment will test keyboarding speed and accuracy and the presentation of legal documents, as well as placing a strong emphasis on written communication, administration and research skills. Completed assignments will be marked by an authorised assessor and then will be both internally and externally verified. Additional OCR examinations in Word Processing are also undertaken together with Key Skill Communication at an appropriate level, and Certificate in Information Processing.

How can I progress?
Natural progression is into work in the legal field and onto the Legal Secretarial Diploma course. However, there are progression opportunities onto more general business qualifications. For further information please contact Programme Manager Sharon Roberts 0151 353 4473.

What will I need to qualify for this course?
In order to qualify for this course students should; *Hold a minimum of 2 GCSE at Grade "C" or above, including English or have relevant work experience. *Applications from mature students are also very welcome. *Candidates without relevant qualifications will be required to complete an assessment at interview.

Course Structure
Whilst studying towards this qualification the following modules will be covered; *Working in the Legal Environment This unit covers many of the skills required for working in a legal practice or department. It considers the importance of client care and confidentiality, how to ensure that health and safety requirements are met, the importance of clear communication and how to do this effectively through letters, memorandum, formal reports and via the telephone. Administrative duties such as maintaining a petty cash account, stock control procedures, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, filing, and arranging meetings and travel arrangements are also studied. *Legal Text Processing In this unit students will learn how to produce legal documents for a variety of departments, such as statements and briefs. The unit also ensures that students have audio typing skills.

Course Duration
1 Year

Qualification Level
Level 2

Career
Secretary Administrator