Legal Secretary Certification Course
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Develop your understanding of the legal system and gain valuable skills in office administration with this engaging online qualification. The Legal Secretary Certification Course covers the core competencies and expertise required to work in law practices in an administrative capacity, with lessons taught by industry experts breaking this knowledge down into accessible, easy-to-understand videos. Your learning is augmented further with online study materials.
The Legal Secretary Certification Course gives you an understanding of administrative roles in the law profession, and covers the fundamentals of the legal system. It also covers the specific procedures you need to know as a professional legal secretary, with video demonstrations of bail hearings and jury decisions, and provides a complete overview of common terminology used within the industry.
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About this course
The Legal Secretary Certification Course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £19 and Hardcopy Certificate for £34.
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Legal Secretary
- Law
- Industry
- Secretary
- Crime
- Criminal Justice System
- Courts
- Controversy
- Civil Court Cases
- Plea Agreement
Course programme
Legal Secretary Introduction
- Legal Secretary Introduction
Courts, Crime, and Controversy
- The Courts and the Criminal Justice System
- Actors in the Courthouse
- Criminal vs Civil Court Cases
- Demo 1 – Sample Entry of Appearance
- Demo 2 – Sample Plea Agreement
- Law on the Books and in Action
Law and CrimeThe Basis of American Law Demo 1 – Reading Legal Citations Sources of American Law Civil Disputes and Criminal Law
State Courts
- State Courts
- Demo 1 – Sample Search Warrant
Arrest to Arraignment
- Crime and Arrest
- Bail
- Demo 1 – Bail Bond Agreement
- Preliminary Hearing, Grand Jury, and Arraignment
Trials and Juries
- History of Trials by Jury
- Demo 1 – Voir Dire
- Overview of Basic Evidence
- Steps In The Trial Process
Appellate CourtsNature of the Appellate Process Demo 1 – Notice of Appeal Demo 2 – Sample Double Jeopardy Motion
Legal Terminology
- Legal Terminology
- Demo 1 – The Online Legal Dictionary
- Demo 2 – Sample Contract
Mock Exam
Final Exam
How is the course assessed?
- To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Legal Secretary Certification Course