Course Curriculum
Legal Secretary Training Curriculum
12 courses
51.9 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
30 exams
6 submitted projects
Estimated completion time:
Fast track = 5 months
Average time = 10 months
Main Subjects
Orientation to Legal Secretary
Starting Your Program
Succeed by learning how to use your Penn Foster program.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:
Understand how to use your Student Portal.
Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers.
Connect with Penn Foster on various social media sites.
The Legal Secretary
In this lesson, you’ll get a brief introduction to many duties of the legal secretary.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:
Understand the roles and duties of law office staff.
Describe some of the personal qualities and skills necessary for a legal secretary.
Explain the procedure for becoming NALS certified.
Set up a business letter and an interoffice memo.
Outline rules for typing legal documents.
Stress and Time Management
Office Communication and Procedures
File and Records Management
Technologies in the Workplace
Business English
Computer Applications
Legal Terminology and Ethics
Legal Research and Document Preparation
Office Finances and Management
Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
Career Diploma
6 - 12 months
If you're organized, detail-oriented, and looking to start a rewarding, entry-level career as a vital part of a law office or courthouse, our online Legal Secretary Career Diploma can help you take the first steps toward the job you want. Through flexible classes, you'll learn the skills and knowledge to become a successful legal secretary on your schedule, from home.
In our Legal Secretary Training courses, you'll cover essential legal and administrative topics that can help students prepare to start a successful entry-level career in the field. Your online lessons include:
Administrative Office Procedures
Records Management
Legal Terminology
Legal Writing
What you will learn
How to use reference materials, including dictionaries, the Internet, and libraries, to find information.
How to identify the various kinds of documents used in litigation and the basic process of litigation in federal and state court systems.
How to write effective legal documents, including how to construct a memorandum in support of a motion and understanding how local rules of court affect the documents you file with that court.
How to effectively manage an office, including recruiting and interviewing potential new hires.
Our Proven
Learning Model
Empowering students to reach their professional goals
Flexible
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Start anytime
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No exam due dates
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Self-paced
Connected
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24/7 access to online resources
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Online student community
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Student Portal Help Center
Accessible
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Digital study guides
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Self-check quizzes
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Simulations and videos
Supportive
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Expert faculty
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Dedicated student services
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Robust learning resources