The course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work as a Legal Secretary. Each module has been reviewed by a practising Solicitor and a Legal Secretary.
This is a 6 week distance learning course that can be studied from home and started at any time of the year. Each week materials are delivered to students. Tutors contact students weekly, via telephone, to review modules and answer questions.
The outcomes are worth the effort. Legal Secretaries are amongst the highest paid and most sought after office administrator. The opportunity to enter the profession or further advance your career path will be reflected on your CV and will be recognised by employers.
Legal Secretaries assist in the smooth running of law firms giving administrative support to Lawyers. They are significant members of a team of professionals who work together. The work of a Legal Secretary varies and can be very interesting. They deal with a wide range of challenging legal and business issues, combining their skills with modern technology.
Office Training Centre has provided Legal Secretary training for more than 15 years.
To obtain certification students are required to sit and pass a written test on course completion. This is an open book test to be completed from home.
If you are not completely satisfied that this course is for you within 7 days, simply return all course materials undamaged and we will refund you in full.
Course Fee: Employers $500-00 + GST, Job Seekers $500-00
Course Content
Week # |
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Module |
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Overview |
Week 1
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Consumer Law
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A guide to how the law impacts us all |
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Wills and Probates |
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Making sure your last wishes are known |
Week 2 |
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Conveyancing |
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The process of land transfer |
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The New Zealand Legal System |
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What undermines our system, The Treaty of Waitangi |
Week 3 |
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Litigation |
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Legal proceedings in Court |
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Proof Reading & Punctuation |
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Skills and techniques |
Week 4 |
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Employment Law |
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Dealing with employment relations |
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Family Law |
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The role of the Family Court |
Week 5 |
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Trusts |
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Managing and protecting your assets |
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Company Law |
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Corporate structure and governance |
Week 6 |
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Commercial Law |
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Statutory compliance & contract matters |
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Resource Management Act |
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The resource consent process |
Week 7
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Test
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Open book examination
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