There are 3 stages of qualifications for a Paralegal - Introduction,
Intermediate and Advanced.
Intermediate Level qualifies you as a Certified Paralegal. This
course covers from Introduction to Intermediate Level.
Advanced Level qualifies you as a Senior Paralegal. This module
can only be undertaken by students who have completed Modules 1
and 2.
Module 1 covers General Principles of English Law and comprises
5 subjects.
Law Graduates will be exempt from Module 1.
Module 2 covers Procedural Law for Conveyancing, Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation and Matrimonial.
This gives you improved career options to work in any law firm or legal department in property, criminal
law, civil law or divorces.
Module 3 covers Senior Paralegal Skills & Techniques in business awareness, client relations,
negotiating, interviewing, legal writing & drafting, professional conduct et al. This is a skills-based
course focusing on the techniques & check-lists required to deal effectively with legal communication.
Module 4, Module 5 & Module 6. These are specialists courses for students wishing to specialise
in Corporate Law, Conveyancing or Litigation (Civil, Matrimonial & Criminal). These courses should
only be considered if Module 1 is completed.
To be eligible to do our Paralegal Courses - candidates should have a minimum of 3 GCSEs - IT, English
Language and Maths preferred or for mature students, relevant office experience will be sufficient.
All students will be tested at the end of each module. Assignments are given throughout the course.
On satisfactory completion the diploma or certificate will be posted to your home address.
Intermediate and Advanced.
Intermediate Level qualifies you as a Certified Paralegal. This
course covers from Introduction to Intermediate Level.
Advanced Level qualifies you as a Senior Paralegal. This module
can only be undertaken by students who have completed Modules 1
and 2.
Module 1 covers General Principles of English Law and comprises
5 subjects.
Law Graduates will be exempt from Module 1.
Module 2 covers Procedural Law for Conveyancing, Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation and Matrimonial.
This gives you improved career options to work in any law firm or legal department in property, criminal
law, civil law or divorces.
Module 3 covers Senior Paralegal Skills & Techniques in business awareness, client relations,
negotiating, interviewing, legal writing & drafting, professional conduct et al. This is a skills-based
course focusing on the techniques & check-lists required to deal effectively with legal communication.
Module 4, Module 5 & Module 6. These are specialists courses for students wishing to specialise
in Corporate Law, Conveyancing or Litigation (Civil, Matrimonial & Criminal). These courses should
only be considered if Module 1 is completed.
To be eligible to do our Paralegal Courses - candidates should have a minimum of 3 GCSEs - IT, English
Language and Maths preferred or for mature students, relevant office experience will be sufficient.
All students will be tested at the end of each module. Assignments are given throughout the course.
On satisfactory completion the diploma or certificate will be posted to your home address.
Course Dates:
Module 1 26 April 2010
Module 2 09 March 2010
Module 3 10 February 2010
Syllabus
1. Intermediate Level Diploma
6 Weeks: Days or Evenings - Mon & Tues 1.00pm - 2.30pm OR 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Module 1- General Principles of English Law
Instalments @ £55.00 x 4
2. 8 Weeks: Days or Evenings - Mon & Tues 1.00pm - 2.30pm OR 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Module 2 - Procedural Law Course/PLC
Instalments @ £55.00 x 4
Full Payment Modules 1 and 2: £415.00
Instalments Modules 1 and 2 : £83.00 x 5
3. Advanced Level Diploma
6 Weeks: Weds & Thurs 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Module 3 - Senior Paralegal Skills & Techniques
Instalments @ £54.00 x 5
4. Optional Modules - Specialists Courses - Certificate Level
Days or Evenings - Mondays & Tuesdays 1.00pm - 2.30pm or 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Module 4 - Corporate Law: 3 weeks
Module 5 - Conveyancing: 4 weeks
Module 6 - Litigation: 4 weeks
Exam re-sit fee: £25.00
ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT METHODS: BANK TRANSFER, CHEQUES. Please email for bank details. Corporate Clients can be
invoiced
All course material will be supplied.
Module 1 26 April 2010
Module 2 09 March 2010
Module 3 10 February 2010
Syllabus
1. Intermediate Level Diploma
6 Weeks: Days or Evenings - Mon & Tues 1.00pm - 2.30pm OR 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Module 1- General Principles of English Law
- English Legal System
- Contract Law
- Law of Tort
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
Instalments @ £55.00 x 4
2. 8 Weeks: Days or Evenings - Mon & Tues 1.00pm - 2.30pm OR 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Module 2 - Procedural Law Course/PLC
- Conveyancing
- Criminal Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Matrimonial
Instalments @ £55.00 x 4
Full Payment Modules 1 and 2: £415.00
Instalments Modules 1 and 2 : £83.00 x 5
3. Advanced Level Diploma
6 Weeks: Weds & Thurs 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Module 3 - Senior Paralegal Skills & Techniques
- Business Awareness
- Client Relations
- Interviewing
- Negotiating
- Professional Conduct
- Legal Writing & Drafting
Instalments @ £54.00 x 5
4. Optional Modules - Specialists Courses - Certificate Level
Days or Evenings - Mondays & Tuesdays 1.00pm - 2.30pm or 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Module 4 - Corporate Law: 3 weeks
- Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
- Company Formation
- Responsibilities of Directors/Shareholders
- Advantages and Disadvantages of various types of businesses
- Shares, Bonds and Debentures
- Tax Liability
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Insolvency
Module 5 - Conveyancing: 4 weeks
- Buying and selling processes for properties in England and Wales
Module 6 - Litigation: 4 weeks
- Criminal, Civil and Matrimonial
Exam re-sit fee: £25.00
ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT METHODS: BANK TRANSFER, CHEQUES. Please email for bank details. Corporate Clients can be
invoiced
All course material will be supplied.
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Mr James O´Connell of the Institute of Paralegals talks to us
exclusively about the continuing rise of paralegals:
“In the past few years paralegals have become indispensable to solicitors'
firms. There are now more paralegals working in solicitors' firms than there
are associate, assistant and consultant solicitors combined. Within a decade
there will be more paralegal fee earners in law firms than solicitors! This
continuing rise in the importance of paralegals is transforming career prospects.
In 2005 we were granted Institute status by the UK government and our work with
organisations such as the Bar Council, Law Society, Crown Prosecution Service, solicitors’ firms and
many universities and FE colleges has resulted in the ‘soon-to-be-released’ National Competency
Standards for Paralegals. If one is thinking about qualifying and working as a paralegal, they will be
joining a profession which is certainly set to grow”.
exclusively about the continuing rise of paralegals:
“In the past few years paralegals have become indispensable to solicitors'
firms. There are now more paralegals working in solicitors' firms than there
are associate, assistant and consultant solicitors combined. Within a decade
there will be more paralegal fee earners in law firms than solicitors! This
continuing rise in the importance of paralegals is transforming career prospects.
In 2005 we were granted Institute status by the UK government and our work with
organisations such as the Bar Council, Law Society, Crown Prosecution Service, solicitors’ firms and
many universities and FE colleges has resulted in the ‘soon-to-be-released’ National Competency
Standards for Paralegals. If one is thinking about qualifying and working as a paralegal, they will be
joining a profession which is certainly set to grow”.
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