Legal Secretary - Civil Litigation (Scottish Law)

This course has been designed for individuals who are either already working in the legal profession or those who wish to pursue a career in a legal office, specialising in a Civil Law. It gives an introduction to the work, responsibilities and the practice and structure of the Civil Litigation Department in a Legal office.

Benefits

• Gain an understanding of how a Civil Litigation Department operates, along with its responsibilities, practice and structure within a legal office.
• Learn about dealing with debt collection, serving a claim form and proceedings in the high court.
• Develop an awareness of the working and structure of a Civil Litigation Department.
• Enjoy the flexibility and value of a self-study course, which enables delegates to work at their own pace.
• Gain ongoing support using a personalised workbook as a reference guide.

Course Content

1.  Introduction to civil litigation; the sheriff court; the court of session; summary and ordinary cause; instruction form; letter before action.
2.  Summary cause summons; completing and warranting the summons.
3.  Certificate of execution of service.
4.  The initial write; the defences; the record.
5.  The court of session; instructing counsel; the motion.

Learning Method

Flexible self paced

Course duration

7 hours

This course is offered through our Aberdeen Training Centre.

Contact us to find out more information or to book on to this course. Telephone 01224 625803.

This course has been developed by the UK's Leading Private Training Provider who specialise in Office and IT based training.