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.

Endorsement

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

At the successful completion of the course, the learners can order an endorsed certificate by paying the fee of £78. There is an additional £10 postal charge for international students.

Certificate of Completion 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