Diploma for Legal Secretaries

Diploma for Legal Secretaries
Course Description
This qualification is a vocationally related qualification that has been developed by the Institute of Legal Executives and City and Guilds to meet customers' needs for modern, up to date and more flexible qualifications. The emphasis is on learning bydoing and candidates are required to complete a number of assignments. The Diploma for Legal Secretaries comprises of 2 mandatory units. Additionally, candidates must sit an externally set and marked proofreading test.

Entry Requirements
At least 5 GCSEs at Grade C, one of which must be English. Or Level 2 skills/craft qualification (eg NVQ 2 or relevant work experience).

Modules Studied:

• Advanced Legal Word Processing
• Business Skills in the Legal Environment
• Proofreading
• Advanced Legal Information Processing

Awarding Body: C>EMPBR
Level: L3

Duration: 1 year

Attendance Modes: Day

Assessment: 7462-320 Text Production/7462-321 Audio/7462-332 - Business Skills in the Legal Environment -all of the above units have one assignment which is externally set and externally verified. 7462-323 is an external proofreaading exam.

Progression Routes: Candidates can progress onto Foundation Degree in Business, NVQ Level 3 or into full-time employment.

Costs: Contact college for fees

Campus: Kirkby