Diploma: Legal Secretary NQF Level 5

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

The Diploma: Legal Secretary Level 5 is aimed at students currently employed or seeking employment in an area in which knowledge of law and office administration skills will feature in or underpin their work. This qualification is for students wanting to develop a career in the legal sector, covering a variety of roles including administrative assistant/administrator, legal executive, and legal secretary. There is a demand for skilled administrators in business generally as well as in legal practices. The work is varied and you will use a range of technical and people skills to help the business deliver an effective service to its clients. This programme also develops student skills sets to enhance employability opportunities. Successful graduates can progress into a range of career opportunities within the area of Administration

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary/Higher (NSSC O/H) with 25 points in 6 subjects or the equivalent thereof

or

  • Certificate: Legal Secretary NQF Level 4 obtained at International Training College -Lingua or the equivalent thereof

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
ModulesLevelCredits
Audio Transcription 2
Computer Studies
English for legal purposes
Family Law
Introduction to Law
Labour Law
Law of Persons
Office Procedures 1
Office Procedures 2
Simulation in Law I
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
TOTAL CREDITS144

PATHWAYS TO FURTHER STUDIES

Students who have completed the Diploma: Legal Secretary Level 5, may proceed with the Diploma: Legal Secretary Level 6 or enrol for the Bachelor in Arts: Law or Bachelor of Commerce: Law. Students will receive credits for modules already completed.

CAREER PROSPECTS

  • Legal assistant
  • Litigation secretary
  • Administration assistant
  • Legal typist
  • Office administrator
  • Receptionist