Legal Secretaries Diploma Syllabus

ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma is designed to equip you with essential legal knowledge and practical skills. Throughout the course, you’ll learn general legal procedures, master key Legal Secretary skills, and explore various areas of law. Plus, you’ll enhance your word processing abilities by producing legal documents, completing forms, and drafting professional correspondence.

Our philosophy goes beyond teaching how to perform tasks. We believe Legal Secretaries 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.

The diploma is equivalent to a Level 3 qualification. Distance learners cover core units and choose three optional legal units, while classroom learners follow a set syllabus. Details of each unit can be found by clicking on the subjects below.

DISTANCE LEARNING SYLLABUS

Core units:

Three optional units:

ONLINE CLASS SYLLABUS

Set units:

Please note that the General Legal Procedures and Key Legal Secretary Skills units are self-study components and should be completed in your own time.

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.

Rest assured, whichever study method you choose—online or in-person—the qualification you receive is exactly the same.