Overview
ILSPA’s Single Subject Legal courses are suitable for people who would like to specialise in one particular area of law. We offer a range of subjects that can be studied online at home by distance learning. It is possible to start our courses at any time of year and learners can study at their own pace. There are no examinations for the courses and the learner is assessed by way of coursework. All the course material is accessed online through our website.
Our Foundation level courses are suitable for people who would like to gain knowledge of one area of law and learn about the legal secretarial procedures involved. The learner does not need to have any previous experience of law, but he or she is required to have secretarial skills.
The following subjects are available:
CIVIL LITIGATION
The aim of this course is to enable the learner to gain an understanding of the main aspects of civil litigation as well as an understanding of how a litigation problem is dealt with. The learner will also develop his or her word processing skills and be able to apply them to a variety of legal forms and documents.
Through studying this course the learner will understand:
The learner will also be able to produce the following forms and documents:
LAND LAW AND CONVEYANCING
The aim of this course is to enable the learner to gain an understanding of land law and property ownership as well as the key steps in a conveyancing transaction. The learner will also develop his or her word processing skills and be able to apply them to a variety of legal forms and documents.
Through studying this course the learner will understand:
The learner will also be able to produce the following forms and documents:
WILLS, PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION
The aim of this course is to enable the learner to gain an understanding of the law and practice relating to the estate, rights and charges a person leaves after his or her death. It includes matters relating to wills and the administration of an estate. The learner will also develop his or her word processing skills and be able to apply them to a variety of legal forms and documents.
Through studying this course the learner will understand:
The learner will also be able to produce the following forms and documents:
FAMILY LAW AND PRACTICE
The aim of this course is to enable the learner to gain an understanding of marriage and civil partnerships, and the procedures for a divorce or dissolution. The learner will understand how the breakdown of relationships affects children of the union and also the problems ancillary to such a breakdown, such as financial and property disputes. The learner will also develop his or her word processing skills and be able to apply them to a variety of legal forms and documents.
Through studying this course the learner will understand:
The learner will also be able to produce the following forms and documents:
Course Material
The Student area of our website includes everything the learner needs for the course. Once enrolled, the learner will be able to access the course material, coursework and Student resources. ILSPA's courses are complete in themselves and the learner does not need to purchase any textbooks.
Coursework
There are no examinations for the Single Subject Legal Foundation courses. The learner is assessed through coursework which consists of a multiple-choice achievement test and practical assessments.
The multiple-choice achievement test gives the learner the ability to show his or her understanding of the subject studied. The practical assessments involve the production of legal forms and documents. Full instructions and examples are provided in the course material to enable the learner to complete the coursework. Through completing the assessments, the learner will be able to show how well he or she is able to follow instructions and apply word processing skills to a variety of legal documents.
Course Results
The learner will be given a percentage for his or her achievement test and practical assessments. An average percentage is taken from these results and the following grades are awarded for the overall result:
Pass: 80% to 89%
Merit: 90% to 94%
Distinction: 95% to 100%
Upon passing the course, the learner will be awarded a Foundation Certificate in his or her area of study. If the learner fails any part of the course, he or she will be given the opportunity to redo it once.
Help and Support
We provide the learner with all the help that is needed to complete the course. Our Course Assessor and the ILSPA team will be happy to answer any queries that he or she has by telephone or email.
If you have any queries about our syllabus, please telephone us on 0207 1009210 or email us at info@institutelegalsecretaries.com.