Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This 1 year, full time programme gives learners the opportunity to pursue careers in a legal environment as personal assistants or administrators, probably in traditional legal firms or in the corporate law sector. A practical emphasis is placed on legal work and learners are actively encouraged to secure work experience in this area.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
Preparation of Legal Documents
Audio Transcription 5N1549
Database Methods 5N0783
Word Processing 5N1358
Communications 5N0690
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised 5N1354
Information and Communication Systems 5N1952
Internet and Email
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
Work Experience 5N1356
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2067 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Para-legal/Administrative positions in Solicitors’ or Barristers’ offices. Legal Administration in Court Services. Legal Administration in Legal Departments in the corporate sector.