Legal Secretary - Family Law (Scottish Law)

This course gives an introduction to Family Law covering many aspects of the specialism including divorce procedure, the petition and decree absolute.  It is ideal for those wishing to start a career as a legal secretary in Scotland, specialising in Family Law.

Benefits

• Understand the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Family Law Department in a legal office.
• Develop an excellent knowledge of the workings and structure of a Family Law 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 Family Law; basic divorce procedure; example of an instruction form.
2.  The initial writ; example of an initial writ.
3.  Warranting the writ; serving the writ.
4.  Defences; adjustments; records.
5.  Affidavits; minuting for decree; child welfare hearings; children's panel.

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.