Legal Seceretary - Criminal law

Designed For

Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary

Prerequisites

Comprehensive end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills.

Objectives

To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of a criminal Law Department in a legal office.

Duration

7 Hours

Course Content

• Initial stages in a Criminal Law case, different Categories of Offences, Attendance notes.
• Statements of Accused, Preparing an Information
• Witness Statements, Instructions to Counsel
• dealing with Offenders, Legal Aid Claim Forms, Preparing an Invoice.