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.
• Complete legal forms, and prepare professional correspondence.
• 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

Please follow the link below:

http://www.ctleuro.ac.cy/en/admission/admission-requirements