The term ‘Paralegal’ can refer to a wide range of roles within the legal world and this comprehensive training course covers all areas and paralegal duties. As an introductory course, you will start by learning about the skills required to work in this industry, the UK legal system and key legislation. You will learn how to support lawyers, judges and mediators, and will develop your understanding of legal administrative work such as preparing legal documents and researching.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the training, skills and knowledge required to become a Paralegal
- Demonstrate an understanding of the UK legal system and human rights
- Develop your knowledge of land, property, and road traffic law in the UK
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the principles of conflict resolution and dispute resolution
- Know the fundamental differences between proprietary and personal rights
- Understand how to build strong working relationships with lawyers, judges and mediators
- Develop essential writing, research, organisation and communication skills
Who is This course for?
This course is ideal for aspiring professionals who are training to become Paralegals and cement their career in the legal sector. There are no specific entry requirements for the course, which can be studied from any device with internet access, on a full-time or part-time basis.
Entry Requirement
- This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
- Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the course.
- Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.
CPD Certificate from Course Gate
At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.
Career Path
On successful completion, learners will have an excellent understanding of the UK legal system and legal practice, equipped with the fundamental skills to become a Paralegal. Paralegal duties fall under the following professions:
- Legal Assistant
- Paralegal
- Legal Secretary
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Basics of Paralegal Training | |||
Understanding the Concept of Paralegal | 00:10:00 | ||
Communication Skills | 00:10:00 | ||
Basic Counselling | 00:15:00 | ||
Networking and Advocacy Skills | 00:05:00 | ||
Assessment Module 1 | |||
Module 01 Final Quiz Exam – Paralegal Training Diploma | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 2: Sex and Gender | |||
Sex and Gender Concepts | 00:15:00 | ||
Gender and Sexual Based Violence | 00:20:00 | ||
Assessment Module 2 | |||
Module 02 Final Quiz Exam – Paralegal Training Diploma | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 03: UK Legal System and Human Rights | |||
UK Law and Legal System | 00:30:00 | ||
Human Rights | 00:15:00 | ||
Assessment Module 3 | |||
Module 03 Final Quiz Exam – Paralegal Training Diploma | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 04: Government System and the Law | |||
Democracy, Good Governance, and The Rule of Law | 00:10:00 | ||
Land/Property Law | 00:20:00 | ||
Road Traffic Law | 00:05:00 | ||
Assessment Module 4 | |||
Module 04 Final Quiz Exam – Paralegal Training Diploma | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 05: Conflict Resolution and the Law | |||
Conflict and Conflict Resolution | 00:25:00 | ||
Family Law Act | 00:15:00 | ||
Land Registry Law | 00:15:00 | ||
Assessment Module 5 | |||
Module 05 Final Quiz Exam – Paralegal Training Diploma | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 06: Miscellaneous | |||
The Distinction between Real and Personal Rights | 00:10:00 | ||
How to Do Your Job and Stay Out of Trouble | 00:25:00 | ||
How to Establish a Good Relationship With Lawyers, Mediators, and Judges | 00:25:00 | ||
Assessment Module 6 | |||
Module 06 Final Quiz Exam – Paralegal Training Diploma | 00:10:00 | ||
Certificate and Transcript | |||
Order Your Certificates or Transcripts | 00:00:00 |