Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary qualification is designed to give you the specialist knowledge and understanding that is required to work within the legal profession or the legal department of a large firm.

is aimed primarily at giving the learner technical, theoretical knowledge, workplace knowledge and skills required in their chosen occupational/vocational area
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The part qualification as a single entity has value in the workplace as it equips learners with vital knowledge and skills that enable them to be productively employed at entry level positions in an occupation.

The part qualification can be used for updating, upskilling or continuing education and training in related occupations

N4 MODULES

  • Office Practice N5
  • Information Processing N4
  • Communication N4
  • Mercantile Law N4

N5 MODULES

  • Office Practice N5
  • Communication N5
  • Information Processing N5
  • Legal Practice N5

N6 MODULES

  • Office Practice N6
  • Legal Practice N6
  • Information Processing N6
  • Mercantile Law N6

REQUEMENTS

  • Grade 12
  • National Senior Certificate (NSC)
  • N3 Certificate Level 4 NCV
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Law Firm
  • Administration
  • Paralegal Services
  • Conveyancing

PROGRAMME DURATION

  • 18 Months (6 Months per N Level)
  • Practical Experience (18 Months in Service Training)

LEARNING MATERIAL

The Academic Department Office will provide a list of textbooks once registration is complete.

All textbooks are excluded from the tuition fees.

NATIONAL QUALIFICATION

N4 LEGAL SECRETARY: National Certificate

N5 LEGAL SECRETARY: National Certificate

N6 LEGAL SECRETARY: National Certificate

  • A student must pass a minimum of four subjects to obtain a National Certificate per N Level.
  • To obtain National Diploma a student must have completed N4-N6 with a minimum of 12 subjects plus 18 months cooperate experience.

EXAMINATION

At the end of each semester NATIONAL EXAMINATION will be conducted by the department of Higher education and training