Legal and Office Support students

The one-year Level 2 Administration for Legal & Professional Services programme is suitable for learners aged 16+ (Year 11 leavers). We will train you in the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to become an apprentice administrator in the Legal and Professional Services industries.

At the end of the one-year Level 2 programme, you will be able to apply for a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship we have created with legal and professional services employers in London or alternatively progress onto the Level 3 Administration for Legal & Professional Services programme.

Our programme is divided into three distinct areas being Administration, Technical and Legal and within those areas you will learn the following:

SKILLS

Proficiency in key administrative tasks such as maintaining filing systems and records, organising business travel, drafting emails, planning events, diary management to arrange meetings and related meeting documentation, as well as the basics of co-ordinating mail, printing, photocopying and scanning

Intermediate technical skills in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook for the production of professional documents and correspondence

Proofreading of professional documents and development of literacy skills

KNOWLEDGE

Understanding the structure of an organisation and the fundamentals of business

Awareness of key regulation and policies in the workplace, legal terminology and the UK legal and political system

Introduction to criminal law and civil law and its impact on everyday life

BEHAVIOURS

Preparation for the professional workplace by the development of transferable skills such as organisation and prioritisation, verbal communication and presentation delivery, customer service, teamwork, and commitment to professionalism and self-development

Career planning and preparation for apprenticeship recruitment, including building CVs, interview skills and exposure to and networking with legal and professional services employers

Course options

Code

D6D154P

Level

Level 2

Mode

Full Time

Campus

Dartford

Duration

1 year

Starting

8/09/2025

Ending

19/06/2026


  • What qualification will I gain?

    NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business

  • Entry Requirements

    4 x GCSEs at Grades 9-4 which must include English Language.

    Minimum of Grade 3 in GCSE Mathematics.

  • What progression options will I have?

    Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship with Legal or Professional Services employer (apprenticeship route).

    Level 3 Administration for Legal & Professional Services programme (academic route).

  • What costs are involved?

    Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ - £1650 Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over): £120

  • How will I be assessed?

    End Point Assignments for each NCFE unit.

    Timed Exams for NKC Certificates in Technical Skills, Proofreading and Law.