Curriculum

Legal Secretary Training Curriculum

Penn Foster's Legal Secretary Training consists of courses geared toward helping you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to working in the legal field including legal terminology, legal research, legal writing, and office procedures. Your online legal classes meet the standards of the National Association of Legal Professionals (NALS), allowing graduates to sit for industry certification exams.

Legal Secretary

Career Diploma

5 months

As low as $59/mo

1-800-275-4410 (10AM - 6:30PM ET)

Legal Secretary Training Curriculum

  • 12 courses
  • 51.9 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • 30 exams
  • 6 submitted projects


Estimated completion time:

  • Fast track = 5 months
  • Average time = 10 months

With Penn Foster, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework. The estimated completion times are based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from May 2021 - April 2022, excluding withdrawals.

Graduation Next Steps

When you graduate, you'll receive:

(Sent to you when all program requirements and financial obligations have been met.)

  • NALS Certification Examination Study Guide

Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

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