Legal Secretary (N4 – N6)
COURSE BACKGROUND: LEGAL SECRETARY
A Legal Secretary plays a crucial role in assisting Legal Managers by applying South African law practices in various legal contexts. To excel in this dynamic and rewarding profession, you will need strong administrative, communication, and computer skills. You’ll be expected to work in complex environments with tight deadlines, preparing legal documents and information for clients and relevant stakeholders.
This Legal Secretary course will provide you with the knowledge needed to handle legal and office practices, information processing, communication, marketing, and personnel management. It is an ideal qualification for individuals aiming to work in secretarial and administrative roles in the legal field.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is perfect for individuals who are either already involved in or wish to enter the fields of secretarial and administrative duties. It provides students with a robust foundation in general business skills and practical approaches to all aspects of secretarial and administration work. These skills are essential for ensuring the operational success of any organization.
DURATION
- 12 months
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Upon completing this course, students will be expected to complete:
- 3 assignments per subject
- 1 exam per subject
Successful students will receive the Certificate of Achievement: N4 Legal Secretary from the DHET.
COURSE MODULES
The Legal Secretary course is divided into three modules, each designed to build your expertise progressively.
N4 Modules:
- Introductory Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Office Practice
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management
- Information Processing
- Introductory Information Processing
- Mercantile Law
- Public Administration
- Communication
N5 Modules:
- Office Practice
- Information Processing
- Legal Practice
- Communication
N6 Modules:
- Office Practice
- Communication
- Information Processing
- Legal Practice
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students will:
- Have developed a broad set of skills needed for efficient operation in the legal secretary role.
- Be equipped to handle various office administration tasks and legal processes.
- Understand communication strategies specific to legal settings.
CAREER PROSPECTS
This qualification prepares students for a wide range of roles within the legal and administrative sectors, including positions in law firms, government offices, and corporate legal departments.
- Secretaries
- Administrative Secretaries
- Administrative Managers
- Receptionists
- Managers
A National Senior Certificate or an appropriate National Certificate (N3), or an equivalent qualification.
Upon completion of the Legal Secretary course, certification will be issued from the Department of Higher Education & Training [DHET]. The National Diploma in Legal Secretary is made up of the following courses which are done over a period of 18 months.
National Certificate (N4 – N6): Office Practice, Mercantile Law, Communication, Information Processing, Legal Practice [N5-6], And Elective: Computer Practice, Public Administration, Financial Accounting, And Introductory Accounting.
Keyword: Management Assistant/Office Administration
After completing the management assistant/office administration, certification will be issued from the Department of Higher Education & Training [DHET].
The National Diploma in Office Administration/ Management Assistant is made up of the following courses which are done over a period of 18 months.
National Certificate (N4-N6): Office Practice, Entrepreneurship &Business Management, Information Processing, Communication.
Electives: Computer Practice, Public Administration, Financial Accounting, Introductory Accounting.
| N4 | 60 Credits |
| N5 | 60 Credits |
| N6 | 60 Credits |
| Total | 180 Credits |
| Duration | 18 Months |
| Registration Fee | R350.00 |
| Deposit Fee | R950.00 |
| Monthly Fee | R900.00 (18 Months) |
| Course Fee | R17500.00 |
NB: Deposit And Registration Fees Are Non-Refundable.
