Legal Secretaries Diploma Syllabus

ILSPA's philosophy goes beyond teaching how to perform tasks. We believe Legal Secretaries should understand the reasons behind their work and the legal principles that guide it. This unique approach not only boosts your job prospects but also opens up exciting opportunities for career progression. 

Some law firms are embracing AI and new technology, while others still prefer more traditional ways of working. This course prepares you for both. You can choose the subjects that suit you best, building the awareness and adaptability you need to work confidently in any legal setting.

Core Unit Options

• General Legal Procedures
• Key Legal Secretary Skills
• AI in Legal Practice
• The English Legal System

Legal Unit Options

• Civil Litigation
• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Land Law and Conveyancing
• Law of Contract and Tort
• Wills, Probate and Administration

Details of each unit can be found by clicking on the subjects. If you need any help choosing your options, please take a look at our useful guide below.

To support your learning, we provide a comprehensive glossary of legal terminology. This resource helps you easily understand common legal terms and Latin phrases, eliminating the need for lengthy definitions.

ILSPA's Legal Secretaries Diploma course requires approximately 300 hours to complete, though the actual time may vary depending on the study method, individual study habits, experience and pace.

To support your learning, we provide a comprehensive glossary of legal terminology. This resource helps you easily understand common legal terms and Latin phrases, eliminating the need for lengthy definitions.