- Introductory *5 hours CPD
This is a practical, basic course designed to give an essential grounding to legal secretaries wishing to consolidate their experience or non-legal secretaries wishing to pursue a career in a legal office. It will act as a foundation to build on with further training in specific areas of the law. During the day, delegates will be divided into small groups to discuss and complete assignments.
The course will aim to give a basic understanding of:
- An introduction to different areas of law
- Some general procedures; layout and execution of documents; instructing counsel
- Court documents; affidavits and witness statements
- Departments and personnel in law firms
- Structure of the courts; case law; citing cases; the judiciary
- Case management
At the end of the day, delegates will receive a certificate to show that they have completed the course.