National N Diploma in Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

  • N4-N6
  • Full Time
  • Two Years

COURSE OVERVIEW

A legal secretary must be proficient in SA law practices and use this to assist Legal Managers in an organisation. Strong administrative, computer and communication skills are necessary to perform daily operational skills. This exciting and dynamic profession will require you to work in complex situations, often with tight deadlines, as you prepare information for clients or relevant brands. If you have the personality for a career as a legal Secretary, this course will provide you with the knowledge on legal and office practices, information processing, communication, marketing and personnel management.

Admission Requirements

Any of the following certificates will be accepted at registration:

  • National Senior Certificate/Grade 12
  • NCV Level 4 Certificate
  • ABET Level 4 Certificate

Career Fields

Law Firm
Administration
Paralegal Services
Conveyancing
Certification & Examination Authority

Learners will receive the following at each level:

  • National Certificate N4, N5, N6
  • National N Diploma in Legal Secretary on completion of N4-N6 and 18-months of in-service training.

The National N Diploma includes two (2) years of theory and 18-months of in-service training.

All examinations are set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The National N Diploma is issued by the DHET.

Study Materials

All textbooks at BTC are free. Simply enquire on registration for more details.

Pricing

Enquire at any of our campuses for a current programme pricelist.

Employment Opportunities

As a Legal Secretary, you can be employed in the following areas:

  • Law Firm
  • Administration
  • Paralegal Services
  • Conveyancing
TITLE
CURRICULUM / COURSE OUTCOMES
LEVEL
National Introductory N4 Certificate: 1st Year 1st Semester Subjects
Intro Communication, Intro Entrepreneurship, Intro Personnel Management, Intro Marketing
N4
National N4 Certificate: 1st Year 2nd Semester Subjects
Office Practice, Communication, Information Processing, Entrepreneurship and Business Management
N4
National N5 Certificate: 2nd Year 1st Semester Subjects
Information Processing, Office Practice, Legal Practice, Communication
N5
National N6 Certificate: 2nd Year 2nd Semester Subjects
Information Processing, Office Practice, Legal Practice, Communication
N6
Further Studies

On successful completion, you will receive a National N Diploma in Legal Secretary and may further your studies at a University of Technology.

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