Accredited Qualifying Programme Legal Secretary
A comprehensive one-year qualifying programme (300 training hours), designed to produce professionals capable of managing administrative and technical office work in law firms, courts and companies with a high degree of efficiency.
Metropolis Training Institute
Upcoming sessions
No dates announced yet
Programme Objectives and Outcomes
The programme aims to equip trainees with the specialist administrative and technical skills needed to manage legal work efficiently.
Modern Office Management
Organising client appointments, receiving visitors, managing correspondence, and archiving files (manually and electronically) to the latest standards.
Legal Technologies
Effective use of the "Najiz" and "Moeen" platforms and the Saudi Business Center portal to complete judicial transactions electronically.
Typing and Drafting
Master touch typing (Arabic/English) at no less than 30 words per minute, and draft legal memoranda and letters accurately.
Study Plan (300 hours)
An intensive, carefully structured curriculum covering the administrative, legal and technical aspects
Administrative, Office and Language Skills
1. Office and Secretarial Work (30 hours)
- The concept of executive secretarial work and modern office management.
- Organising appointments, receiving visitors and handling mail.
2. Communication Skills (30 hours)
- Effective communication, listening skills and the art of conversation.
- Coping with work pressure and the public.
3. English Language Skills (30 hours)
- Building a vocabulary base and essential grammatical structures.
Assessment System and Grade Distribution
* The pass mark for the course is 60%
Upcoming sessions for this programme
Fees include training, course materials and the certificate. Fees vary by city and delivery mode.
No sessions are currently scheduled for this programme
Register your interest and the admissions team will contact you when the next session is scheduled, or request a dedicated run for your group.
Who is this programme for?
- Secondary school and diploma graduates wishing to work in law firms
- Reception and secretarial staff in law firms and legal departments
- Case coordinators and paralegals seeking accredited qualification
What will you gain?
- Managing the modern law office: appointments, files, correspondence and archiving
- Fast, accurate Arabic and English typing and formatting of legal documents
- Working with electronic judicial systems (Najiz and others)
- Draft basic legal correspondence and track hearings and deadlines
- Professional communication with clients, courts and official bodies
On completion
Accredited certificate from Metropolis Institute (300 training hours)
Trainer
A select group of accredited Metropolis trainers
The trainer's name is announced once the session is confirmed. Meet the Team
Entry Requirements, Assessment and Certificate
Entry requirements
- A secondary school certificate or diploma as a minimum
- No prior legal or office experience is required; this is a qualifying programme that starts from the basics
- Fluency in Arabic, with a readiness to learn basic English and English legal terminology during the programme
- Ability to commit to in-person attendance over a full training year (300 hours) and to the field training
Assessment and certificate
- Assessment method
- Continuous assessment throughout the year: attendance 10%, quizzes 10%, assignments 20%, field training 20% and final exam 40%; the pass mark is 60%.
- Certificate
- Certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute, accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
- Accrediting / partner body
- Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
What the fee includes
- 300 training hours spread over a full training year in 11 administrative, legal and technical units
- Course and training materials for all units
- Hands-on training on the Najiz, Moeen and Musalaha platforms and the Saudi Business Center portal
- Touch-typing training in Arabic and English (40 hours)
- Field training, continuous assessment and a final exam
- Certificate accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
Frequently asked questions about the programme
How many training hours are there, and how long is the programme?
300 training hours delivered in evening lectures, two to three days a week; the exact dates for each session are announced in the schedule above.
How long is the qualification programme?
The programme runs over a full training year, with 300 training hours spread across knowledge, technical and practical modules, with continuous assessment and a final project.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the programme?
Yes. Participants who meet the attendance and assessment requirements receive an accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute, issued in digital form; a printed copy can be requested from the branch.
What is the language of training?
Lectures are delivered in Arabic, with terminology and reference materials in English where the subject requires it. Legal English and translation programmes are conducted in both languages.
What is the difference between in-person and live online training?
Online training is streamed live via the Metropolis learning platform with the same trainer, the same material and the same interaction, and lectures are recorded for later review. In-person training is held in the training halls of our branches in Riyadh, Amman and Baghdad.
How do I pay?
Once your seat is confirmed, you will receive an email containing a secure online payment link or an invoice for bank transfer in the name of the individual or the organisation. Discounts are available for groups and organisations nominating more than one participant.
Can the programme be held at our organisation?
Yes. All programmes are available as customised in-house training at your premises or remotely, with examples and case studies adapted to your organisation's sector. Contact us via the Corporate Training page.
Your First Step Towards Legal Professionalism
Certificate accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation