Available Courses
Find out more on the Legal Secretary courses offered by Bellview Institute right here!
N4 Legal Secretary
N4 Legal Secretary Certificate
This is our starter certificate with entry requirements being a Matric Certificate.This course starts you off with introductory subjects in Office Practice and Mercantile Law.
N5 Legal Secretary
N5 Legal Secretary Certificate
This course is the second course of 3 which will bring you one step closer to a National Diploma. You will revise subjects such as Communication while exploring new subjects like Legal Practise.
N6 Legal Secretary
N6 Legal Secretary Certificate
The third and final course. Subjects include Information Processing and Advanced Mercantile Law.
Legal Secretary Courses: National Certificate
Do you aspire to be the next legal eagle? Why not combine the world of law and admin by studying a certificate in legal secretarial studies. This might be the answer you’re looking for!
Will a Legal Secretary Course be the right fit for me?
If you tick the following boxes then your innate characteristics fit the bill.
- You have great organisational skills
- Posses a strong interested in law and administration
- A social butterfly with a great personality
- And find satisfaction in assisting others
Answered yes? then legal secretarial studies is a suitable fit for an interesting yet organized person like you!
Benefits of Studying to be a Legal Secretary
You’ll be “law firm ready”!
You will be able to work in a law firm among top lawyers within 1 year after obtaining your diploma. Not only will you be working alongside them but also absorbing insider knowledge on our juristic system!
Pride for your industry
Any study in law is something to feel incredibly accomplished about. Furthermore this industry leaves students feeling satisfied and proud to be apart of. Level up your expertise and feel proud to be part of such an important industry.
Amazing Environments
You can expect to be working in tall towers somewhere in the CBD. With lush fresh flowers on your desk daily! Law firms are usually situated in the more affluent suburbs of a city. Therefore rest assured that there will be ample opportunities to work in a highly professional and beautiful space.
Skills you will need to become a Legal Secretary
These are just some of the various transferable skills you will need to thrive in the field. Don’t fret, we will help you learn these skills and so much more, ensuring your success!
- Customer Service
- Organisation
- Administration
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Literacy


What will I learn during this course?
Law is a very serious and prestigious job. Therefore you will have to be mentally focused and ready to learn! These are the types of subjects you should expect:
- Office Practice
- Communication
- Information Processing
- Mercantile Law
- Legal Practice
What is a Legal Secretaries Salary
You will earn a respectable income working as a legal secretary. Additionally you will be considered for promotions once you’ve successfully completed your qualification. Legal Secretaries are set to make an average of R145 000 per annum according to Indeed.com.
Where can I study?
Institutions right across South Africa offer this course either in class or at home with distance learning. And the course may be accredited as well as non-accredited. With distance learning you are able to study anytime and anywhere, making time for what you enjoy doing, convenient right!
Is this Course Accredited?
These certificates are part of the NATED programme (National Accredited Technical Education Diploma) and are delivered under the Department of Higher Education.
Once your N6 Certificate is complete and you have successfully completed 18 months of Work Based Learning you will be awarded a fully accredited National Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies.
How to get started with Bellview Institute
Choose one of our easy ways to sign up and get started today.
- Fill in the form on this page and we’ll get back to you shortly
- Call us on our toll free line : 0800 39 00 27
- Chat to us on Whatsapp: 082 318 8892
Your legal journey could start today!
Last Updated: 27 July 2020