Advanced Legal Secretary and Document Control UK Law, Contracts, and Professional Writing Expertise
Course Overview
This advanced course is designed to develop highly skilled legal secretaries and document control professionals with expertise in UK law, contracts, and professional legal writing. Learners will gain practical skills in drafting, managing, and maintaining legal documents, ensuring compliance, and supporting legal teams effectively. The course integrates UK-specific legal frameworks, professional communication, and document management best practices for a career in law firms, corporate legal departments, or public institutions.
Duration: 1 week, 1 day | Level: Intermediate | Language: English
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
What You'll Learn
- Roles and responsibilities of a legal secretary and document control professional
- UK law fundamentals, including contract law, corporate law, and employment law
- Drafting, editing, and formatting legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
- Legal research techniques and summarising case law and legislation
- Professional writing, grammar, and communication for legal environments
- Compliance, confidentiality, and ethical standards in legal practice
- Meeting and court preparation, minute-taking, and scheduling
- Using legal technology and document management systems efficiently
- Practical case studies of contracts, agreements, and legal documentation workflows
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What You'll Get
- Advanced skills in legal secretarial duties, document management, and professional writing
- UK law knowledge applicable in corporate, public, and legal settings
- Practical techniques for contract drafting, document control, and compliance
- Real-world case studies and scenario-based exercises
- Transferable skills for careers in law firms, corporate legal departments, or government institutions
- Certificate of completion to enhance professional credibility and employability
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need prior legal experience?
A: No. The course starts with foundational concepts and builds to advanced skills in UK law, document control, and professional writing.
Q: Is this course UK law-specific?
A: Yes. It covers key areas of UK law, legal procedures, and compliance relevant to secretarial and document control roles.
Q: Does this course include practical document management skills?
A: Absolutely. Legal document control, drafting, formatting, and filing procedures are core components.
Q: Will this course improve professional writing for legal contexts?
A:Yes. Legal writing, correspondence, and documentation skills are emphasized throughout the course.
Course Curriculum
| Legal Secretary | |||
| Module 01: Introduction to Legal Secretary | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 02: English Law & Legal Systems | 00:35:00 | ||
| Module 03: The Legal Workplace & Professionals | 00:47:00 | ||
| Module 04: Law of Contract & Law of Tort | 00:31:00 | ||
| Module 05: Wills, Probate and Estate Law Practice | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 06: Property Law & Conveyancing Practice | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 07: Family Law and Insurance Practice | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 08: Professional Writings and Documents | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 09: Document Proofreading and Editing | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 10: Meeting Management & Minute Taking | 01:09:00 | ||
| Module 11: Customer Service and Telephone Handling Skills | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 12: Data Management and Record-Keeping | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 13: Other Essential Skills for Secretarial Role | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 14: Professional Conduct and Ethics | 00:24:00 | ||
| Microsoft Word Essentials | |||
| New Word Document and Templates | 00:02:00 | ||
| Tabs, Ribbons and Groups | 00:03:00 | ||
| Zoom and Rulers in Word | 00:02:00 | ||
| Editing the Word Document | 00:03:00 | ||
| Insert Pictures with Word | 00:05:00 | ||
| Insert Shape and Text Box in Word | 00:02:00 | ||
| Review Tab in Word | 00:03:00 | ||
| Layout in Word | 00:02:00 | ||
| File Options in Word | 00:02:00 | ||
| Closing and Reopening in Word | 00:01:00 | ||
| Microsoft Powerpoint Essentials | |||
| New PowerPoint Presentation and Templates | 00:02:00 | ||
| Tabs Ribbons and Groups in PowerPoint | 00:03:00 | ||
| First Slide and Designing the Slide | 00:02:00 | ||
| Home Tab and Updates in PowerPoint | 00:02:00 | ||
| Buttons in PowerPoint | 00:01:00 | ||
| Inserting Pictures in PowerPoint | 00:04:00 | ||
| Presentation Mode | 00:01:00 | ||
| Animations Tab | 00:05:00 | ||
| File Options in Word | 00:02:00 | ||
| Closing and Reopening in Word | 00:01:00 | ||
| Microsoft Outlook Essentials | |||
| Setting Up Outlook with Accounts | 00:03:00 | ||
| Tabs, Ribbons and Groups in Outlook | 00:03:00 | ||
| Navigation Bar in Outlook | 00:01:00 | ||
| Organizing Outlook with Favorites and Folders | 00:03:00 | ||
| Additional Options inside Outlook Tabs | 00:01:00 | ||
| Reading, Writing and Receiving Emails | 00:08:00 | ||
| Attaching Items in Outlook Mails | 00:03:00 | ||
| The View Tab in Outlook | 00:02:00 | ||
| Create a Rule to move emails to a folder | 00:04:00 | ||
| Insert a screen shot from Excel | 00:02:00 | ||
| Microsoft Excel - Top 50 Keyboard Shortcuts | |||
| Formatting Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:02:00 | ||
| Table Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:02:00 | ||
| Editing Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:05:00 | ||
| Formula Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:03:00 | ||
| Workbook Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:02:00 | ||
| Handy Excel Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts | 00:05:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Legal Secretary | 2 weeks, 5 days | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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