Galway Community College of Further Education is now accepting applications for its highly successful one-year, full-time Legal and Medical Secretarial Course, commencing in September 2026.
The course offers students an excellent pathway into rewarding careers in the legal and healthcare sectors, with 85 per cent of students obtaining full-time employment in legal practices, medical centres and hospitals on completion of the course. The remaining students progress to third-level programmes, providing a further pathway for those wishing to continue their education.
A key feature of the course is the opportunity for students to gain valuable practical experience. Work placement in local hospitals is secured for students for the duration of the course, allowing them to develop their professional skills in a real healthcare environment while gaining valuable experience for future employment.
Throughout the one-year programme, students develop a wide range of practical and professional skills, including high-speed typing of text and audio, together with knowledge of medical terminology, legal practice and procedures. These skills are designed to prepare graduates for the demands of administrative and secretarial roles across both sectors.
The strong employment record of the course demonstrates the opportunities available to graduates, while the third-level progression route provides an alternative pathway for students who wish to build on their qualifications.
Applications are now open for September 2026. Anyone interested in pursuing a career in the legal or medical sector is encouraged to apply early for a place on this one-year full-time course.
Key course benefits:
- 85 per cent employment success in Legal Practices, Medical Centres and Hospitals.
- Work placement in local hospitals secured for the duration of the course.
- High-speed text and audio typing skills.
- Specialist knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Knowledge of Legal Practice and Procedures.
- A pathway to full-time employment or third-level education.
- One-year, full-time course commencing September 2026.
Take the first step towards a rewarding career in the legal or medical sector. Apply now for September 2026 at www.fe.galwaycc.ie
