Interested in a law career that doesn\u2019t involve arguing with judges? Then being a legal secretary could be the job for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are interested in the legal profession, but don\u2019t want to take centre stage in a courtroom, this is a fantastic career path option. Most of the important work that surrounds legal cases takes place away from the public eye, and as a legal secretary; you will be responsible for keeping a law firm\u2019s affairs running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duties will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a legal secretary, you will most likely work standard weekday hours and there may be part-time positions on offer for applicants seeking flexible hours. Although you will spend much of your working day in an office, there will be occasions when you travel to a police station or a court with a solicitor. However, don\u2019t expect your courtroom visits to be as exciting as they look on TV!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So – Are you ready to start your law career? (without actually spending 10 years to become a lawyer??)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then check out the course options below, and we will SEE YOU IN COURT!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This course in one year in length, and course content includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information, or to enquire, click here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re a newly-experienced secretary or you\u2019ve been in the role for a while, becoming a Legal Secretary is within your reach! This Legal Secretarial Diploma is designed to give you the specialist knowledge and understanding that is required to work within the legal profession, or the legal department of a large firm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This course will help you gain valuable insight and practical experience of the role and responsibilities of a Legal Secretary. You\u2019ll work through practical lessons and look at the legal office, including practitioners and support staff. Next, you will go on to examine civil and criminal law, the court system and how legislation happens. This course is open to students studying in Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information or to apply for this course, click here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in a career as a Legal Executive in Ireland, this is the course for you. It is 20 weeks in duration, and course content includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unit 1: Law of Wills & Succession; Probate Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unit 2: Family Law; Family Law & Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unit 3: Employment Law; Employment Law & Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unit 4* (elective): Criminal Law & Procedure<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unit 4* (elective): Company & Partnership Law & Practice; Company Law Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\nLegal Secretary Diploma – Pitman Training<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Diploma in Professional Legal Studies (Legal Executives) Part Time – Independent College<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n