Online Training - Legal Secretary & Paralegal Courses

Online Training College:
Welcome to the easiest way to become a Legal Secretary! From the comfort and safety of your own computer, simply log onto our online training classes from anywhere and you could end up working within a prestigious and well paid office of a UK Law Firm, or wherever English Law is practised, as in some countries of the Commonwealth. The courses are taught by Wendy Souter, the creator and founder of the Legal Secretary course in London. These courses focus on Conveyancing and Litigation for those who wish to work in the UK. The courses are tailor-made to give all the benefits, without stress or you having to give up valuable nights or weekends attending outside classrooms. Study in comfort and save money.

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The courses cover the English Legal System and are eligible for use wherever English Law is practised. To be eligible to study a Legal Secretary Course, you must have previous secretarial/office skills, a minimum typing speed of 50wpm and MS Word proficient.

Conveyancing (Freehold & Leasehold) - 5 weeks
The course is made up of:

3-Weeks Live Lectures Online covering:
- Purchasers transaction for an English Freehold or Leasehold property
- Sellers transaction for an English Freehold or Leasehold property
- Taking Instructions from Clients
- Preparing all Searches using all relevant Forms for Bankruptcy
- Searches, Local Authority Searches et al
- Registration at HM Land Registry

2-Weeks Document Production Offline covering:
- Preparation and engrossing legal documents
- Conveyancing Legal Audio Transcription


Litigation (Criminal, Civil & Matrimonial) - 5 weeks
The course is made up of:

3 Weeks Live Lectures Online - covering:

Criminal Litigation
- English Criminal Courts Structure & Personnel
- Criminal Law procedures
- Criminal Law
- Sentencing Powers of the Courts

Civil Litigation
- English Civil Courts Structure & Personnel
- Commencing Civil Court Cases

Matrimonial
- Preparing Divorce Petitions
- Dealing with Statement of Arrangements for Children
- Applying for Decree Absolute

2 Weeks Document Production Offline - covering:
- Preparation and engrossing Criminal and Civil documents
- Litigation Legal Audio Transcription


Combined Course: Conveyancing & Litigation - 10 weeks
Most students choose to study the combined course of Conveyancing and Litigation in order to maximise their job prospects. This course is made up of:

- 6 Weeks Live Lectures Online covering all of the subjects in the Conveyancing & Litigation courses.
- 4 Weeks Document Production Offline covering: Conveyancing & Litigation Document Production and Conveyancing & Litigation Legal Audio Transcription.

Paralegal Studies
We are pleased to offer an exciting new 12-week course in Paralegal studies 6 weeks each Module). This course is suitable for men and women wanting to enter the legal world as certified Paralegals. To be eligible to do our Paralegal Course, candidates must have a minimum of 3 GCSEs - IT, English Language and Maths preferred, or for mature students, relevant office experience will be sufficient.

This Course is extremely popular among Law Students wanting to work within the legal profession while continuing their studies. There is a significant need for formal training of Paralegals. Most Paralegals begin their careers by learning on the job. This can be a long and protracted route and not many students will get such an opportunity without some legal qualification. We fill the gap by offering necessary entry level courses. The curriculum is as follows:

- Module 1- General Principles of English Law
Subjects: English Legal System, Contract Law, Law of Tort, Criminal Law, Civil Law

- Module 2 - Procedural Law
Conveyancing, Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Matrimonial


Student Testimonials:
"I was aware that there were jobs out there, I did not expect to get a job at such as good salary for my age and experience. Obviously this has a lot to do with your course. Quite a few interviewers said how impressed they were with the course, and having my stuff with me on a couple of interviews helped to show them what was being done. Once again, thank you for making the course so enjoyable and easy to learn."
- Emma

"Dear Wendy, I have received my Diploma in the post today and i am over the moon. I would like to say a big thank you for all your support during the course of my studies, you have  been a great inspiration to me. The Lessons are very well presented and easy to understand and i have enjoyed every minute of it. At the moment, i have some serious commitments but as soon as i have dealt with them i would like to  pursue the advanced diploma. Thank you very much.”
- OTC Student

"Please pass my thanks on to everyone for their time and support it's really appreciated. Big thanks especially to Wendy she is a great teacher and made the course extremly enjoyable. I went through the first 4 video lessons of Module 1 of the Paralegal course.  They are fantastic, easy to understand, clear concise and up to the point.  I love it so far."
- OTC Student

"Dear Wendy, Thank you very much for your comments. Much appreciated! I'm happy to say I am enjoying the course very much.  What I have learnt has helped me to advise my friend about his entitlement to Legal Aid."
- OTC Student