Legal Secretary Courses

Need to find a Legal Secretary course that allows you to balance your studies with other responsibilities? Learn about our Legal Secretary courses that you can do via distance learning. All you need to do is to read and understand English, no matric or previous experience is needed to enrol with us.

Available Courses

Legal Secretary Short Course

Learn essential office skills with our Legal Secretary Short Course. Gain the knowledge needed to excel in a legal office environment
View Courses

Legal Secretary Certificate

Earn your Legal Secretary Certificate with our comprehensive course, designed to equip you with the knowledge for a career in legal administration
View Courses

Legal Secretary Advanced Certificate

Advance your legal career with our Legal Secretary Advanced Certificate—a comprehensive program designed for those aiming for leadership in legal administration.
View Courses

Do you enjoy working in a structured office environment? Do you have an interest in law and legal documents? Then a career as a Legal Secretary could be perfect for you. 

Benefits of Our Legal Secretary Provider Courses

Choosing to study a Legal Secretary Course with us comes with lots of great benefits! Here’s why this is a good choice:

1. Study At Your Own Pace

You can study from home. There is no need to go to classes. You can choose when to study—whether it’s in the morning, afternoon, or evening. This makes it easy to fit your studies into your life.

2. No Exams

There are no exams in these courses. You just need to complete assignments. These are open-book and you can do them at home. Once you finish your assignments and pass, you will get your certificate.

3. Learn Quickly

You don’t have to study for many years. Our short courses are only a few months long. This means you can start working and earning sooner!

4. Great For Your CV

Completing one of our Legal Secretary Courses shows that you are serious about your future. It makes your CV stand out when you apply for a job. Employers will see that you have the skills they need.

Legal Secretary

Our Legal Secretary Courses

We offer a range of Legal Secretary Courses through distance learning. These courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in a legal office environment. Take a look at the Legal Secretary Courses you can study with us:

  • Legal Secretary: Short Course
  • Legal Secretary: Certificate Course
  • Legal Secretary: Advanced Certificate Course

Entry Requirements

You don’t need any previous experience or special qualifications to join our Legal Secretary Courses. There are no strict rules to sign up. These courses are open to everyone who wants to learn and start a career as a Legal Secretary!

All you need is to be able to read and write in English because the course and study material are in English. Plus you don’t need a matric certificate to enrol. 

What Will You Learn

What Will You Learn?

Our Legal Secretary Courses cover important skills to help you succeed in legal administration. Let’s take a closer look at the many skills you will learn doing our legal secretary courses:

  • Attention to Details- You will learn how to check documents to make sure they are correct. Lawyers work with important papers, so you need to make sure there are no mistakes.
  • Being Organised- You will get good at keeping things neat and in order. This includes sorting files, making sure papers are in the right place, and keeping track of appointments and court dates.
  • Managing Your Time- You will learn how to plan your day so that you finish your work on time. This helps you meet deadlines and makes sure everything runs smoothly in the office.
  • Good Communication- You will learn how to talk and write clearly. You will speak to clients, lawyers, and other people in a polite and professional way. You will also learn how to write letters and emails that are easy to understand.
  • Solving Problems- Sometimes, things don’t go as planned. You will learn how to fix problems quickly and calmly. This might be finding new times for meetings or helping when things change at the last minute.
  • Using Computers and Office Equipment- You will get better at using a computer to type letters, send emails, and save files. You will also learn how to use printers, scanners, and other things you find in an office.

Why Study Legal Secretary Courses?

Legal Secretaries are important because they make sure everything in a law office is neat and on time. Here are some great reasons to study a Legal Secretary Course:

You Learn Skills You Can Use Anywhere

When you study to be a Legal Secretary, you will learn how to stay organised, talk to people in a polite and clear way, and use a computer to do office work. These skills can help you in many other jobs too.

There’s Room To Grow

Once you are a Legal Secretary, you can keep learning and move up in your career. Some people become Office Managers or Personal Assistants. Others study more and become Paralegals. There are many paths to choose from!

Lots of Job Opportunities

Law offices, courts, and businesses need good Legal Secretaries. When you finish your course, you will have skills that are in demand. This means you have a better chance of finding a good job.

Career Opportunities

After completing a Legal Secretary Course, you can apply for various roles in the legal and business sectors. Some career options include:

  • Legal Secretary
  • Legal Office Administrator
  • Paralegal Assistant
  • Court Administrative Assistant
  • Compliance and Regulatory Coordinator
  • Records and Information Manager
  • Case Management Coordinator
  • Legal Technology Specialist

By studying a Legal Secretary Course, you can gain the skills you need to work in law offices, courts, and businesses. You will be ready to help lawyers, manage important documents, and keep things running smoothly.

Don’t wait! Contact our course experts today and find out how you can start your journey to becoming a Legal Secretary. We are here to help you every step of the way!

Lenita Pikkie Marais
Lenita Pikkie Marais
Computer Course A+
Awesome service, awesome prices, and just awesome people who are there for you no matter what. They go out of their way to see you succeed in your studies
Moloi Patricia malema
Moloi Patricia malema
Occupational Health and Safety
I would like to give my compliments to all the staff who contacted me during my difficulties and more specifically to Kenneth who convinced me to enroll with skills.
Kelebogile
Kelebogile
Early childhood
Skill academy is an affordable college and a good one.
Rochel Nicolene
Rochel Nicolene
Adult Matric
They are fast responses when you need feedback or any help or support.
Skills Academy is the word support in every way.
Geraldine
Geraldine
Professional secretary
I will strongly recommend Skills Academy! And you won't regret your choice if you would want to study or do courses through them. I'm very happy with Skills Academy, they respond very quick and are always there when you need help.
Awelani Jennifer Ramulongo
Awelani Jennifer Ramulongo
HR Management
If you want further your studies, Skills Academy is the best online college to study with. You will always feel at home and will not regret it.
Carine van der Westhuizen
Carine van der Westhuizen
Beauty Therapy
The service is very good with friendly and helpful staff. You have your time to complete your studies. Fast or slow.
Shahida Dawson
Shahida Dawson
Financial Accounting
If you want professional, efficient and friendly service, Skills Academy is the institution to go to!
Taryn Duplessis
Taryn Duplessis
Beauty Therapy
Excellent college. I don't regret signing up with Skills Academy.
Wilma Kok
Wilma Kok
Adult Matric
Skills Academy is a good college, as you get fast, efficient and brilliant service. Their staff are very friendly when they are assisting you. They always call to make sure that everything is okay, or ask whether you need help with something.
Caroline Govender
Caroline Govender
Junior Bookkeeping
Skills Academy is affordable and helpful.
Kebalipile
Kebalipile
Crime Investigation
Best academy that gives the best to their students to overcome anything and get the best out of their studies.
Kholeka Nqobile Xintolo
Kholeka Nqobile Xintolo
Child Psychology
You are fast and patient. Very resourceful as help through landlines are always available. Good learning structures with group and team classes. Very consistent and always there when you need anything regarding your studies.
Catherine Harland
Catherine Harland
Educare N4
Definitely worth it. The courses that are available are great and the service even better.
Nonhlanhla Sarah
Nonhlanhla Sarah
HR Management
Skills Academy is the best because they give you the best education and they are always there ready to help you in everything that you don't understand.
Mpho Vilakazi
Mpho Vilakazi
Child Day Care
Skills Academy is the best college to study at. They deliver on time, their staff is supportive and their fees are affordable.
Maria Mokgadi Faro
Maria Mokgadi Faro
Educare N6
Good communication, helpful when you need help and the books are delivered on time.
Zandisiwe
Zandisiwe
IT
Skills academy is very responsive, friendly and patient.
Zanele Kopo
Zanele Kopo
HR Management N6
I would say that Skill Academy is the best online college you can trust and rely on. Due to the support I got from here, I fully recommend the college for anyone else who wish to do online studying.
Sifiso
Sifiso
Interior Design and Decorating
To anyone who would like to improve his/her career, whether you do have your grade 12 certificate or not, Skills Academy is the right institution to improve your career and even your life in general. The reason is that you do everything online, and you can work while studying at your own pace.

Lay Down the Law With our Legal Secretary Courses

Step into the law firm with our courses. Gain top skills that will help you start a successful career. Contact our course experts on getting started with us: You can:

  • Call us on 0800 39 00 27 – it’s free!
  • Fill in our contact form for a call back

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Legal Secretaries are in demand. Law offices, courts, and businesses need people who can help with legal paperwork and office tasks.

Yes, many places need Legal Secretaries. Law firms, courts, and big companies are always looking for people to help them.

It depends on which course you choose. The Short Course takes about 4 months, the Certificate Course takes about 8 months, and the Advanced Certificate Course takes about 12 months to finish. You can study at your own pace from home.

No, you don’t need maths to become a Legal Secretary. You just need to be able to read and write in English. Most of the work is about organising documents, writing letters, and helping in the office, not doing sums.

Yes, you can study the Legal Secretary course online through distance learning. This means you can study from home and do your work when it suits you. You will get all your study material and support to help you pass your course.

Contact us

Click the button to complete a form and we will contact you to help with any queries you might have