Legal Secretary QLS Level 3

Legal secretaries support the smooth running of law firms and can earn up to £30,000 per annum. All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and post. Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long-term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Content

Unit 1 Working in the legal environment

• Regulation
• Different types of lawyer
• The legal environment
• The solicitor’s office
• The role of the legal secretary
• Key skills
• Office procedure
• Office equipment
• Alternative business structure under new Legal Services Act 2007

Unit 2 The courts and dispute resolution

• Rights of audience
• Right to conduct litigation
• Judges
• The court system
• Appeals
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Documentation

Unit 3 Sources of law

• Precedent
• Law reporting
• Legislation
• Institutions of the European Union

Unit 4 Principles of liability

• Elements of criminal liability
• Elements of a contract
• Contract formalities
• Contractual terms
• Discharge of contract
• Remedies
• The law of tort
• Negligence
• Advice and representation

Unit 5 Principles of debt recovery

• Pre-action matters
• Issuing proceedings
• Start of proceedings
• Action by defendant
• Claimant's reply to defence
• Enforcement of judgements

Unit 6 Aspects of non-contentious work

• Wills and probate
• The function of the executor(s)
• Land law
• Co-ownership
• Conveyancing