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| Questions and Answers |
Is it Worth doing a Course?
Yes. You must be able to convince employers that you know the job. We prepare you for that.
Will I get a job when I finish the course?
Our courses allow you to 'talk the talk' and 'walk the walk' into a job as long as they are available. You will gain theoretical and practical 'hands on' expertise.
Why should I study with OTC?
10 reasons why:
* Study from anywhere
*Study at any time of the day or night
*Study with your own personal tutor
Are the Courses recognised?
We are accredited by the Institute of Paralegals
What salary can I expect to earn?
A newly qualified Paralegal can earn between £16,000 and £25,000.00 per annum.
A newly qualified Legal Secretary, depending on ability, can expect to earn from about £19,000.00 per annum in the City or West End and perhaps a bit
less elsewhere.
Legal Temporary Secretaries can earn up to £20.00 per hour.
What type of training is required to become a paralegal?
Study a very comprehensive programme. Start working and get some experience. Then, if you chose to continue your education, you could progress to
university or equivalent.
Do I need a Licence to Work as a Paralegal?
No. You need a qualification to prove that you have qualified. There are 3 stages of qualification - Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced.
Yes. You must be able to convince employers that you know the job. We prepare you for that.
Will I get a job when I finish the course?
Our courses allow you to 'talk the talk' and 'walk the walk' into a job as long as they are available. You will gain theoretical and practical 'hands on' expertise.
Why should I study with OTC?
10 reasons why:
- We provide highest qualify courses to prepare you for the job.
- All our efforts are 100% focused on our students
- Our courses are constantly updated to reflect changes in the law
- We have the history. We are one of the oldest training colleges in the UK for legal studies
- We are at the front for innovation on training and courses
- We are firmly committed to provide top quality training
- Our reputation lets us remain the first point of call for students
- Our Diplomas and Certificates give assurance of excellence
- Our online lessons are the new and convenient way to study
- Quality courses with competitive fees
* Study from anywhere
*Study at any time of the day or night
*Study with your own personal tutor
Are the Courses recognised?
We are accredited by the Institute of Paralegals
What salary can I expect to earn?
A newly qualified Paralegal can earn between £16,000 and £25,000.00 per annum.
A newly qualified Legal Secretary, depending on ability, can expect to earn from about £19,000.00 per annum in the City or West End and perhaps a bit
less elsewhere.
Legal Temporary Secretaries can earn up to £20.00 per hour.
What type of training is required to become a paralegal?
Study a very comprehensive programme. Start working and get some experience. Then, if you chose to continue your education, you could progress to
university or equivalent.
Do I need a Licence to Work as a Paralegal?
No. You need a qualification to prove that you have qualified. There are 3 stages of qualification - Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced.
To get more information on our courses, or to ask any further questions, please telephone us +44 (0) 20 7558 8262 or complete and submit our Contact form.
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Start your career as a Legal Secretary
Qualify and advance to Paralegal
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I am a Law Graduate, do I have to do a Paralegal Course to work as a Paralegal?
If you have already done a law degree but have not yet completed the LPC (Legal Practice Course) you will be required to complete Module 2. If you have
already completed the LPC you do not need to do a Paralegal Course.
Is Legal Work for me?
Legal work is very rewarding both financially and personally. You learn a lot for your own personal use and you are dealing with interesting cases,
whether they are criminal, divorces or buying and selling properties.
Where will my career take me?
This is one of the few professions, where starting out as a legal secretary could result in you becoming a Judge!
The choice is yours.
If you have already done a law degree but have not yet completed the LPC (Legal Practice Course) you will be required to complete Module 2. If you have
already completed the LPC you do not need to do a Paralegal Course.
Is Legal Work for me?
Legal work is very rewarding both financially and personally. You learn a lot for your own personal use and you are dealing with interesting cases,
whether they are criminal, divorces or buying and selling properties.
Where will my career take me?
This is one of the few professions, where starting out as a legal secretary could result in you becoming a Judge!
The choice is yours.