Legal Assistant, Diploma

Accredited Programme

Aim of the Programme

The purpose of this Programme of Study is to produce graduates with valuable legal knowledge to become effective and qualified Legal Assistants by teaching them the responsibilities and job requirements of this position.

Students will be provided with many necessary and useful tools, most needed and appreciated in the profession, such as fluency in English (both written and verbal), excellent typing capabilities, computer literacy, excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as strong communication abilities.

On completion of the Programme Students will be able to use and explain legal terminology, write legal documents, complete legal forms, and prepare professional correspondence with the required speed and accuracy.

Intended learning outcomes

• Organize law office procedures by archiving files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions.
• Write letters and other legal documents with accuracy and speed and complete legal forms.
• Assist in legal research.
• Assist in case preparation by arranging case summaries and materials for conferences, preparing pleadings and organizing materials for team case review.
• Explain different laws and legal terms.

Language of instruction: English. 

Evidence of knowledge of English

Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to produce evidence of proficiency in written and spoken English, such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500, the IELTS with a minimum score of 5.0, the GCE O.L or I.G.C.S.E in English language with a passing grade of at least “C”, or any other equivalent internationally recognized examination. 

Foundation Year

In case evidence of any of the aforementioned qualifications is not provided, the candidate will be expected to pass the College’s English Language Test, (CELT).  The College is using the internationally recognized Oxford placement test. If candidates do not succeed in this test they will be classified according to their score in one of the levels of Intensive English Courses, as indicated below, and they will be automatically registered in the Foundation Programme. This can only occur if Students satisfy all other admission requirements.

Foundation Programme:
Level 1 
Level 2