Why Souters?

Souters has a dedicated permanent facility and does not rent temporary space etc. Souters provides practical application and simulated legal office environments including use of all software, PC's and actual forms used in the profession. Souters is dedicated to helping you get a job and apply the knowledge gained.

What qualifications do I need?
A reasonable standard of education, ideally with good English language skills (written and oral). To enter the more advanced legal secretarial courses, you will need a typing speed of 50 w.p.m. or more. You can develop a good typing skill at Souters.

What if I do not have good typing or IT skills?
This is not a problem. We offer IT skills and additional typing skills modules that will bring your skills up to speed. It is essential that you develop these skills if you are to be successful in the job market.

Can I get a job on completion?
Yes. Numerous students find jobs after and even during their course. Please see our testimonials page, where selected students have made comments on how Souters helped them find employment.

Is the Diploma recognised?
Our legal secretarial Diploma is well recognised within the legal industry. We have provided courses since 1988 and have put many graduates into work. Our CPD training for Solicitors is accredited by the Law Society, which is the adjudicating body for solicitors in England and Wales.

Is the course open to foreign students?
Yes. The course is open to all comers. London is a prestigious international centre. Thus, our qualification can prove very attractive to foreign firms. We also deal with several foreign firms, which send their employees to Souters.

How can I become a legal secretary in a week?
In a week you can obtain a good grounding to get a job as either a Litigation or Conveyancing secretary. The course is very intensive. You will cover all the legal definitions, theory and practices that are needed to work in these fields. To achieve job readiness in a week you will need to be already competent in typing and MS Office with existing secretarial experience or certified training.

How much do I have to pay up front? Can I pay in instalments?
To confirm your place on the course, you will have to make your first down payment of £100. Part-time students can then pay the rest in instalments, but must pay the full balance by the third week of the course. Full-time students should have paid the balance by the third day of the course.

How can I do these course if I am working?
We offer part-time courses at weekend and on weekday evenings. The weekend courses run on Saturdays . Meanwhile, the evening courses are held on two stipulated evenings of a week (6.15-8.15).

How long are the courses?
Either Conveyancing or Litigation can be completed within a week on a full time course. However, our part-time courses take 5 weeks to complete a module. If you choose to take both of these core modules, a full-time course will take 2 weeks and part-time will take 10 weeks. We also have some shorter modules. If you decide to take a full course of training this will take at least one month on a full time basis or three to six months part-time.

Do I need to buy books?
No. Souters provide all written materials. Our students only need to bring writing materials.