ILEX Legal Secretary`s Certificate

ILEX Legal Secretary`s Certificate

Course ID:
PC02664

Academy:
Business & Management

Introduction:
If you wish to be employment in an area which is continually expanding, this course could be for you! Legal secretaries help lawyers and legal executives with the day-to-day tasks in a legal firm. Duties include word processing, audio-typing, dealing with telephone calls and correspondence, and general clerical work such as filing, organising diaries and keeping records. There may be some contact with clients and some legal secretaries may attend court or police cells, and contact other firms and organisations to request or deliver information. This Intermediate (Level 2) qualification, provides the essential skills needed for employment as a Legal Secretary.

Study Mode & Location:
This 35 week part-time course will last for 5 hours per week. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
The units you will study are as follows:

• Legal Word Processing
• Working in the Legal Environment.
  
  Provision may be made for distance learning but cannot be guaranteed.
  

Assessment:
Your work will be assessed by tutors throughout the course. You will also complete two assignments per module (six in total) which are set and moderated by ILEX, and undertaken at College.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course allows progression to the ILEX Executive Secretaries` Diploma.

How To Apply
You will need to have an informal interview with a Adult Admissions Adviser.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study for FREE or at a reduced price.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.