Legal Secretary - Family Law

Overview

This course gives an introduction to Family Law covering many aspects of the specialism including divorce procedure, the petition and Decree Absolute

Aims and Objectives

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

Develop an excellent knowledge of the workings and structure of a Family Law Department.

The flexibility and value of self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace.

A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course.

The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate

Target Audience

Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary

Prerequisites

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

Course Content

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Family Law; basic divorce procedure; instruction form.


• Lesson 2: The petition; example of a petition; certificate with regard to reconciliation.


• Lesson 3: Filing the petition; the acknowledgement of service; serving the petition.


• Lesson 4: Decree Nisi; Decree Absolute

Course Duration

7 hours