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| Legal Secretary - Criminal Law |
Aims and Objectives
To give an introduction to the work , responsibilities , practice and structure of the Criminal Law Department in a legal office
Develop an excellent knowledge of the workings and structure of a Criminal Law Department
The flexibility and value of self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace
A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course
The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate
Target Audience
Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary
Prerequisites
Comprehension end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word , competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm) , good letter layout and office practice skills
Course Content
Lesson 1: Initial stages in a Criminal Law case; different categories of Offence; attendance notes
Lesson 2: Statements of Accused; preparing an Information
Lesson 3: Witness statements; instructions to Counsel
Lesson 4: Dealing with Offenders; Legal Aid claim forms; preparing an invoice
Course Duration: 7 hours
Course Code: 1010198403

