Legal Secretaries Diploma Syllabus

ILSPA’s philosophy goes beyond teaching how to perform tasks. We believe legal support staff should understand the reasons behind their work and the legal principles that guide it. This unique approach not only boosts your job prospects but also opens up exciting opportunities for career progression.

To complete the Diploma, you choose 2 core units and 3 legal units from the options below. This means you can shape your course around the area of law that suit you best. Click on any subject to see what it covers. If you are not sure which legal units to choose, our useful guide below can help, or you are welcome to contact us for advice.

Core Units

Choose 2 subjects:

• General Legal Procedures
• Key Legal Secretary Skills
• AI in Legal Practice
• The English Legal System

Legal Units

Choose 3 subjects:

• Civil Litigation
• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Land Law and Conveyancing
• Law of Contract and Tort
• Wills, Probate and Administration

To support your learning, we provide a comprehensive glossary of legal terminology. This resource helps you easily understand common legal terms and Latin phrases, eliminating the need for lengthy definitions.

ILSPA's Legal Secretaries Diploma course requires approximately 300 hours to complete, though the actual time may vary depending on the study method, individual study habits, experience and pace.