Law & Human Resources
Executive Legal Secretary Short Course
The Executive Secretary Legal Short Course gives you the core skills needed to support senior staff in law firms and corporate environments. You learn legal office procedures, document preparation, professional communication and the workflow systems used in legal practice.
You build confidence in client service, information management and typing accuracy. The course also introduces basic legal concepts and conveyancing so you can work effectively in law-related settings.
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.
Programme Summary
Programme Name
Executive Secretary Legal
Programme Type
Short Learning Programme
Entry Requirements
Open Entry
Credits
Non-credit Bearing
Duration
1 Year (full-time)
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
- Keyboarding**
- Introduction to PC*
- Windows*
- Word Processing*
- Presentation Graphics*
- Spreadsheets*
- Understanding the Internet*
- Outlook*
- General Office Practice*
- Principles of Customer Service*
- Introduction to the Study of Law*
- Law Office Practice and Procedure*
- Conveyancing*
- Typing Skills for the Executive Secretary**
- Typing Speed Development**
- Audio Typing**
*Formative Assessments are undertaken and the highest grade achieved in Formative Assessment is retained. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for the Summative Assessment, which will be charged for.
**Keyboarding and Typing modules require the Learner to achieve a stipulated word-per-minute (wpm) typing speed (as stipulated for each module) and in some instances require an additional Summative Assessment. Word-per-minute targets are practice-led assessment formats whereby the Learner continues until the required wpm speed is maintained. Where an additional Summative Assessment is prescribed, the final grade is based on the Summative Assessment as well as the attainment of the wpm typing speed requirement. A maximum of 1 (one) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for these Summative Assessments, which will be charged for.
- Ability to operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications
- Ability to understand the operational environment
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of customer service
- Ability to operate computers in the business environment
- Competence in the duties of an executive secretary
- Full insight into legal office practice and procedures
BOSTON SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME
On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Boston Short Learning Programme Executive Secretary Legal