The Post Graduate Diploma in Paralegal Practice is designed to
bridge the gap between an academic degree and the practical and
procedural knowledge and skills necessary to be able to function
effectively as a Career Paralegal. Alternatively, it will
provide the Graduate with a foundation for subsequent
professional development and will help them in their quest to
obtain a Training Contract or to make a decision whether to do
the Legal Practice Course (LPC). This Diploma is designed for
Law (and CPE/PGDipLaw) Graduates who have been unable to obtain
a training contract and who hesitate to enrol on the Legal
Practices Course (LPC) because of the high cost involved and the
uncertainty of obtaining a Training Contract even if they do.
However, being a paralegal is a great professional career in
itself.
Syllabus
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation (7 credits)
- Criminal Practice (7 credits)
- Conveyancing (7 credits)
- Corporate & Business Structures (7 credits)
- Matrimonial and Civil Partnership Disputes (7 credits)
- Succession (7 credits)
Skills
Interviewing; Negotiating; Advocacy; Drafting
As part of the course all students have the opportunity to be
personally guided around the Royal Courts of Justice in London,
and around part of 'legal London' - The Middle Temple and The
Inner Temple. (You will be joining students taking the AH
Paralegal 4 day skills course field trip)
Assessment
Each unit is divided into lessons and has a multiple choice
achievement test and assignments. All tests and assignments will
be marked and graded and will be returned with the examiners
comments. A tutor will answer any queries that the student may
have and give unlimited help and guidance if there is anything
that the student may not fully understand. Please note that the
Legal Skills part of the course consists of role play scenarios.
Entry Requirements
One of the following is required:
- LL.B. (Hons);
- BA LAW;
- CPE/GDL
- Law Degree based on Common Law (Overseas students please
note, your degree needs to include The English Legal System. If
not, you do have the option of studying the relevant General
Principals of Law subjects before commencing this course)
- A good command of written and spoken English is required.
e.g. ESOL Level 2, GCSE English.
Please note that a degree is an academic qualification, but a
paralegal needs to also know procedural law and practice.
Mode of Attendance
Full-time and part time
Place of study
London College of Accountancy and Management
6th Floor, New Enterprise House
149-151 High Road
Chadwell Heath
RM6 6PJ
Duration
9 - 12 months
Awarding body
National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP)
Contact us for more details.
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