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Level 3 Legal Secretary Apprenticeship

This qualification is intended to equip learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to excel as Legal Secretary.

Tailored to meet the requirements of the Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, it also serves as a standalone qualification for individuals seeking to obtain proficiency in business administration within the legal sector.

Appropriate for all levels, from newcomers in the industry to more experienced team members looking to expand their skill set and progress for their professional development needs.

Course type

Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship

Add-ons: F1: Legal Systems; F5: Succeeding in a Legal Environment; F6: Legal Research

Optional: CILEX Certificate in Legal Administration

Course length

12-15 months

Entry requirements
  • Level 2 maths and English
  • If you don’t hold the above qualifications, previous experience will be considered when applying. If accepted, you should be prepared to complete the level 2 qualifications before you finish the Business Administrator Apprenticeship.
Delivery options

Flexible delivery options available.

Course content

Business Admin

  • Organisational Planning and Processes
  • Legislation, Structure and Finance in a Business Environment
  • Communication in a Business Environment
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving in a Business Environment
  • IT Skills for Business
  • Project Management Skills for Business
  • Development of Self and Others

Law

  • Content teaches practical, day-to-day legal practice skills such as client management, communication, ethics, commercial awareness, and risk.
  • Fundamental knowledge and understanding of key elements of the English legal system and the constitution.
  • Analyse the scope and complexity of a practical legal problem requiring research.
How am I assessed?

Your learning will take place through a range of methods including lectures, workshop activities, small group work, practical case studies and individual tutorials.

What's next?

Key entry-level roles include administrative assistant, data entry clerk and those completing this apprenticeship also progress onto the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship.

Contact us about apprenticeships

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Here at Innersummit, we offer a number of different courses and business services that can help you achieve your goals. Whether you’re looking to retrain for a new career, gain some new qualifications, or to learn some new skills to enter the world of work – we’ve got you covered.

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