Legal Secretary - Company Law

Aims and Objectives
To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Company Law Department in a legal office.
Develop an awareness of the working and structure of a Company Law Department.
The flexibility and value of self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace.
A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course.
The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate.

Target Audiences
Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary.

Prerequisites
Comprehension end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills.

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.