Charlotte Huckerby

When Charlotte first enrolled onto the Level 2 Legal Secretaries course she wasn’t sure if she would enjoy it. In fact she loved it, so much so she progressed onto the Level 3 course and then onto university where she is now completing a degree in Criminology & Law.

‘I had a small interest in law when I left school but the college made me realise it is definitely the career for me. My teachers were absolutely fantastic and so supportive. They made me want to push myself and grades good enough to get a decent job. I admit I came from school thinking the course would be easy but my perception soon changed. It’s a challenge but well worth it.’

Charlotte enjoyed all aspects of the course, from bookkeeping and word processing to legal studies and business administration. Charlotte’s abilities on her work placement stood out too and she was even offered a permanent job over the summer months before starting her degree.

‘I worked in the personal injury department at Shoosmiths Solicitors as part of the course which was a great experience. I initially started the course thinking I might like to become a legal secretary but now I am considering going one step further and becoming a legal executive.’

Sue Tucker

Sue has been a factory worker, cleaner, stable keeper, post office clerk and customer service assistant during her working career but she has always had a dream to work in an office.

Sue started the Clerical Assistant Programme in 2004 as a mature learner and progressed on to the Office Secretary/Administrator Level 2 course the following year. She has just completed the OCR Level 2 Certificate in Administration as well as a GCSE in English Literature. Sue is now applying for office work in Northamptonshire.

Rebecca Coward

Rebecca used to work as a debt collector but wanted a career change. She returned to college as a mature student on the Level 2 Certificate for Legal Secretaries and soon settled into college life, progressing through the programme’s units. One of her favourite subjects was word processing where she reached a touch typing speed of 55 words per minute.

Rebecca was accepted onto a degree course at the University of Northampton having achieved some distinction grades and an overall merit but decided to gain experience working in the field first. She is now enjoying her job at DFA Law in Northampton.