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Qualification details

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma for Legal Secretaries (QCF)

Qualification summary

This Level 2 Diploma combines three mandatory units (Word Processing, Proof-reading and Working in the Legal Environment) covering aspects of legal administration, plus a flexible range of options (Legal Information Processing and/or a selection of Legal Studies units which focus on more purely legal subjects. Learners will benefit from a broad-ranging and practical approach to a career in the legal sector and, with access to the ten Legal Studies units (also on the QCF) can develop an administrative role into something more substantial.

Qualification details

500/6681/X
City & Guilds - The City and Guilds of London Institute
2
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2012
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English - Welsh - Irish
From this Level 2 Diploma candidates can progress to our Level 3 Diploma for Legal Secretaries, Level 2 and Level 3 N/SVQs in Business and Administration, Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Legal Information Processing or enter directly into employment as a secretary or administrator in a legal or other business support environment. They can also further their legal knowledge and understanding with our Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Vocational Paralegal Studies and pursue a legal career through the ILEX Professional Qualifications.
Administrative Assistant/Administrator
Legal Secretary
  • 15 Business, Administration and Law
    • 15.2  Administration
37
37
360
Pass/Merit/Distinction
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Candidates must complete the following:

- Level 2 Legal Word Processing (16 credits)
- Level 2 Working in the Legal Environment (13 credits)
- Level 2 Proof-reading in the Legal Environment (2 credits)

AND a minimum of 6 credits from:

- Level 2 Legal Information Processing (6 credits) OR
- any unit (201-210) from Level 2 Legal Studies

(36 credits in all)
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Candidates must complete the following units: Level 2 Legal Word Processing, Level 2 Working in the Legal Environment, Level 2 Proof-reading in the Legal Environment AND a minimum of 6 credits from Level 2 Legal Information Processing or any unit (201-210) from Level 2 Legal Studies (total 37 credits)
  • 01 -  Group A Mandatory Units
    L2 Working in the Legal Environment + L2 Legal Word processing + L2 Proof-reading in the Legal Environment
    Credit Value required: Minimum 31.
  • 02 -  Group B Optional Units
    L2 Legal Information Processing
    Credit Value required: Minimum 6.
    • B1 -  Legal Information Processing Route
      L2 Legal Information Processing
      Credit Value required: Minimum 6.
  • B2 -  Legal Studies Route
    Level 2 Legal Studies Unit 201 (Working in the Legal Environment) + one other L2 Legal Studies Unit from 202-210
    Credit Value required: Minimum 7.