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- L3 Introduction to Law for Paralegals – Single Unit
- L3 Legal Ethics and Responsibilities for Paralegals – Single Units
- L3 Wills and Succession for Paralegals – Single Unit
- L3 Civil Litigation for Paralegals – Single Unit
- L3 Criminal Litigation for Paralegals – Single Unit
- L3 Commercial Law for Paralegals – Single Unit
- L3 Conveyancing for Paralegals – Single Unit
- L3 Employment Practice for Paralegals – Single Unit
- L3 Consumer Rights and Remedies for Paralegals – Single Unit
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- Level 4 Diploma in Paralegal Studies
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- L4 Contract Law – Single Unit
- L4 Law of Tort – Single Unit
- L4 Criminal Law – Single Subject
- L4 Wills, Intestacy & Family Provision – Single Unit
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- L4 Criminal Practice – Single Unit
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L3 Criminal Litigation for Paralegals – Single Unit
In this unit, you’ll gain detailed knowledge into the key aspects of criminal litigation and criminal litigation procedure in Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court from arrest to trial.
Single units can be taken at any time
In this unit, you’ll gain detailed knowledge into the key aspects of criminal litigation and criminal litigation procedure in Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court from arrest to trial.
You’ll be able to demonstrate the principles of professional conduct in criminal litigation, through learning key skills and being able to interpret legal language.
The aim of the unit is to provide the learner with detailed knowledge of key aspects of criminal litigation. The learner will understand the criminal litigation procedure in the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court from arrest to trial.
In addition the learner will know the funding mechanisms available for criminal litigation matters. The learner will also understand the professional conduct requirements when dealing with criminal litigation, and the role of a Paralegal in this area of law.
The skills developed by the learner include: the ability to identify and use factual, procedural and theoretical understanding to complete tasks and address well-defined but complex or non-routine issues; time management to include taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks; the ability to exercise autonomy and judgement within a given scenario; the ability to use and interpret legal language.
This is a course for learners commencing or aspiring to commence a career in Paralegal Practice and those who work in a legal environment
Learning Outcomes
- Understand police powers in the investigation and detection of crime
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of professional conduct in criminal litigation
- Know in detail the classification of criminal offences and the criminal procedure that flows from each
- Identify and describe the functions and jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court
- Thoroughly understand the mode of trial proceedings
- Understand the pre-trial function and procedures for the disclosure of evidence
- Understand the scope of funding for criminal matters
- Understand the sentencing process
What's included
- All course material
- Assignment and test marking
- Full tutorial support
- Certificate on completion
Entry requirements
One of the following is required or equivalent – if unsure, please contact us or phone 0203 745 5513
These qualifications are designed to be offered to learners from the age of 16, although in practice the majority of learners are likely to be over 18.
NALP does not specify entry requirements other than that a reasonable standard of written English is required. However Centres delivering this course are required to ensure that learners who undertake these programmes have sufficient capability at the right level to be suitable to undertake the Level 3 assessment.
Please Note: The NALP Level 3 Qualifications are only available in English.
Assessment
Assignments can be requested when the learner is ready, and once requested and sent, the Learner will have a 4 week period in which to complete the assignment and return by the due date.
Tutors are on hand to answer any queries that the learner may have and give unlimited help and guidance if there is anything that the learner may not fully understand with regard to the material.
Compulsory units
Description
In this unit, you’ll gain detailed knowledge into the key aspects of criminal litigation and criminal litigation procedure in Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court from arrest to trial.
You’ll be able to demonstrate the principles of professional conduct in criminal litigation, through learning key skills and being able to interpret legal language.
The aim of the unit is to provide the learner with detailed knowledge of key aspects of criminal litigation. The learner will understand the criminal litigation procedure in the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court from arrest to trial.
In addition the learner will know the funding mechanisms available for criminal litigation matters. The learner will also understand the professional conduct requirements when dealing with criminal litigation, and the role of a Paralegal in this area of law.
The skills developed by the learner include: the ability to identify and use factual, procedural and theoretical understanding to complete tasks and address well-defined but complex or non-routine issues; time management to include taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks; the ability to exercise autonomy and judgement within a given scenario; the ability to use and interpret legal language.
This is a course for learners commencing or aspiring to commence a career in Paralegal Practice and those who work in a legal environment
Learning Outcomes
Understand police powers in the investigation and detection of crime
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of professional conduct in criminal litigation
Know in detail the classification of criminal offences and the criminal procedure that flows from each
Identify and describe the functions and jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court
Thoroughly understand the mode of trial proceedings
Understand the pre-trial function and procedures for the disclosure of evidence
Understand the scope of funding for criminal matters
Understand the sentencing process
Qualification
This is a single unit course, no qualification
Compulsory units
- Criminal Litigation for Paralegals
Study type
Distance learning