About This Course
Explore the ways of becoming a Paralegal with this comprehensive Paralegal Training course. While not having the same grasp of the law as a fully-trained lawyer, a paralegal still maintains a good understanding of the subsidiary legal matters, and also works in the law offices under a lawyer’s direct supervision. This course covers the duties and responsibilities of a paralegal so you will be prepared to work in this area.
If you’re an individual looking to excel within this field, or simply enjoyed Suits and would like to increase your knowledge of the legal sector, this excellent Paralegal Training course will be perfect for you.
Paralegal Training course Description
A paralegal deals with various types of work, such as drafting documents, interviewing clients and preparing retainers. The course introduces you to all the essential working skills and shows you the procedures of performing the acts, after which you will learn about legal principles, intellectual property basics and legal technology programs to reduce the litigation cost. Finally, the course explains the techniques of creating a personalised career roadmap to succeed in this field.
Paralegal Training Course Design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
- Mock exams
- Multiple-choice assessment
How is the course assessed?
To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hard Copy Certificate for £15.
Why Study Paralegal Training Course?
Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.
The Paralegal Training course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Course Curriculum
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Module 01: Understanding the Concept of Paralegal
00:25:00 -
Module 02: Key Legal Terminology
00:16:00 -
Module 03: Effective Communication Skills for Paralegals
00:39:00 -
Module 04: The Legal Workplace & Professionals
00:46:00 -
Module 05: Law & Legal Systems
00:34:00 -
Module 06: Contract & Business Law
00:54:00 -
Module 07: Property Law
00:20:00 -
Module 08: Wills, Probate, Estate Law
00:15:00 -
Module 09: Criminal Law
00:24:00 -
Module 10: Common Paralegal Legal Matters
00:35:00 -
Module 11: Human Rights
00:12:00 -
Module 12: Conflict and Conflict Resolution
00:18:00 -
Module 13: Professional Conduct and Ethics of Paralegals
00:25:00 -
Module 14: Mandatory Knowledge Fields and Survival Tips for Paralegals
00:12:00
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Mock Exam – Paralegal Training
00:20:00
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Final Exam – Paralegal Training
00:20:00
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Introduction to Paralegals
00:05:00 -
Introduction to Legal Secretary
00:15:00 -
Role of Legal Secretaries
00:15:00 -
General Duties and Day-to-Day Operations of a Legal Secretary
00:30:00 -
Record Keeping
00:30:00 -
Legal Writing Skills & Proofreading
00:15:00 -
Research Skills You Need to Know
00:30:00 -
Transcription, Editing & Correspondence to Judges
00:30:00 -
Legal System of UK
00:15:00
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History of Criminal Law: Church of England and Codification of Criminal Law
01:00:00 -
General Principles of Criminal Law
00:45:00 -
Act 1967
00:30:00 -
Agency, capacity, and mental disorder
00:45:00 -
General Defences
00:45:00 -
Homicide and Murder
00:30:00 -
Manslaughter
00:45:00 -
Theft, Robbery and Burglary
00:30:00
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UK Court System
00:30:00 -
The Courts and the Criminal Justice System
00:16:00 -
Actors in the Courthouse
00:10:00 -
Criminal vs Civil Court Cases
00:16:00 -
Law on the Books and in Action
00:06:00 -
Fraud
01:00:00
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Crime and Arrest
00:13:00 -
Bail
00:10:00 -
Preliminary Hearing, Grand Jury, and Arraignment
00:06:00 -
History of Trials by Jury
00:12:00 -
Overview of Basic Evidence
00:06:00 -
Steps In The Trial Process
00:12:00 -
Legal Terminology
00:16:00
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Working with Your Manager
01:00:00 -
Administrative Soft Skills
01:00:00 -
Tools of the Trade
01:00:00 -
Effective Time Management
01:00:00 -
Being an Effective Gatekeeper
00:15:00 -
Organizational Skills
00:15:00 -
Confidentiality Guidelines
00:15:00 -
Special Tasks
00:15:00
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Meeting Management
00:15:00 -
Meeting Agreements
00:15:00 -
Minute Styles
00:30:00 -
What Do I Record?
00:30:00 -
Techniques for Preparing Minutes
00:30:00 -
Taking Minutes in an Interactive Meeting
00:15:00 -
The Minute Book
00:15:00 -
What to include/what to ignore
00:30:00 -
Motions and Resolutions
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Method of recording minutes
00:30:00 -
Reasons for Meeting
00:30:00 -
What is a decision?
00:15:00 -
Minute Taking tips
00:30:00
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Aspects of Phone Etiquette
01:00:00 -
Using Proper Phone Language
01:00:00 -
Eliminate Phone Distractions
01:00:00 -
Inbound Calls
01:00:00 -
Outbound Calls
01:00:00 -
Handling Rude or Angry Callers
01:00:00 -
Handling Interoffice Calls
01:00:00 -
Methods of Training Employees
01:00:00 -
Correcting Poor Telephone Etiquette
01:00:00
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