Legal Secretary - Criminal Law
Course
In Hammersmith
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Hammersmith
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Class hours
7h
To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Criminal Law Department in a legal office. Develop an excellent knowledge of the workings and structure of a Criminal 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. Suitable for: Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary.
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Start date
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About this course
Comprehension end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills.
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Subjects
- Secretary
Course programme
To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Criminal Law Department in a legal office.
Develop an excellent knowledge of the workings and structure of a Criminal 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: Initial stages in a Criminal Law case; different categories of Offence; attendance notes.
Lesson 2: Statements of Accused; preparing an Information.
Lesson 3: Witness statements; instructions to Counsel.
Lesson 4: Dealing with Offenders; Legal Aid claim forms; preparing an invoice.
Legal Secretary - Criminal Law