Professional training course · AS-018
Legal Secretary and Legal Administration
Legal secretaries and administrators support lawyers and legal departments with documents, deadlines, files and client communication. Accuracy and confidentiality are…
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 13Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £1,750Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Legal secretaries and administrators support lawyers and legal departments with documents, deadlines, files and client communication. Accuracy and confidentiality are essential.
This LLMI course covers the legal environment, legal terminology, document preparation and formatting, court and filing procedures, deadline and diary management, file and records management, confidentiality and legal technology. Participants complete practical legal administration tasks.
Course Objectives
Understand the legal environment and terminology
Prepare and format legal documents
Manage deadlines and legal diaries
Organise files and records
Maintain confidentiality and data protection
Use legal technology tools
Target Audience
Legal secretaries
Legal administrators
Paralegal assistants
In-house legal department staff
Administrative staff in law firms
Court administration staff
Course Methodology
Practical exercises
Document templates
Case scenarios
Group discussions
Reviews
Course outline
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1Day 1: Legal Environment
- Legal systems overview
- Roles in legal practice
- Legal terminology
- Ethics
- Exercise: Terminology
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2Day 2: Legal Documents
- Document types
- Formatting
- Precedents
- Accuracy
- Lab: Document preparation
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3Day 3: Deadlines and Procedures
- Court procedures
- Filing
- Limitation dates
- Diary systems
- Workshop: Deadline tracking
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4Day 4: Files and Confidentiality
- File management
- Records retention
- Confidentiality
- Data protection
- Case study: Confidentiality breach
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5Day 5: Legal Technology
- Case management systems
- E-filing
- AI tools
- Efficiency
- Capstone: Legal administration tasks
Schedule
Dates and fees
13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,220.
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Join the class in real time from your office or home: live sessions with the trainer, group discussion, course materials and a certificate of completion. Joining details are emailed before the course starts.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Legal Secretary and Legal Administration course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Legal Secretary and Legal Administration course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Rome, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Geneva, Cape Town.
Can I take Legal Secretary and Legal Administration online?
Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,220 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £1,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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