National Diploma: Legal Secretary Course Requirements at BCC
The National Diploma: Legal Secretary is a nATED Certificate (N4-N6) offered by BCC for 2027 learners, taking 18 months theory plus 18 months experiential training, N4 to N6 to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study National Diploma: Legal Secretary at BCC
- A National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate, NCV Level 4 Certificate, or ABET level certificate.
About this course
Builds secretarial skills alongside background knowledge of law and legal procedure, aimed at attorneys' offices and large corporate legal departments, across N4 to N6.
Possible careers
Legal assistant, administrative assistant, paralegal assistant, conveyancing assistant
Course intelligence for National Diploma: Legal Secretary
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
National Diploma: Legal Secretary doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like BCC. Ask BCC directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
BCC’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with BCC and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Complete the registration form with the required documents and admission fee.
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- Duration
- 18 months theory plus 18 months experiential training, N4 to N6
- NQF Level
- 6
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Source: Brooklyn City College prospectus. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Brooklyn City College before applying.