Level 3 Certificate

Description
In this unit, you’ll gain detailed knowledge of key consumer legislation in England and Wales and the practice of providing initial consumer advice.

In understanding consumer law and the procedure for providing consumer advice, you’ll be ready to progress to a higher level of learning in related substantive law areas.

The aim of the unit is to provide the learner with detailed knowledge of key consumer legislation in England and Wales and the practice of providing initial consumer advice.

In understanding consumer law and the procedure for providing initial consumer advice, the learner will be ready to progress onto a higher level of learning in related substantive law areas.

The learner will understand the roles that can be played by Paralegals in consumer advice centres, law firms; private companies; local authorities and as a freelance paralegal. In addition, it will provide legal knowledge on dispute resolution and will enable the learner to use and interpret legal language.

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.

Learning Outcomes
This is a course for learners commencing or aspiring to commence a career in Paralegal Practice and those who work in a legal environment.

Description
You’ll gain in-depth knowledge into contractual relationships and wider scope of employment law. Develop skills to apply the law in practical situations and understand where paralegals can play a role in employment practice and HR departments.

The learner will develop skills to apply the law in practical situations including knowing and evaluating the difference between employees and other types of workers.

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.

Learning Outcomes
This is a course for learners commencing or aspiring to commence a career in Paralegal Practice and those who work in a legal environment.

Description
In this unit you’ll learn the conveyancing process in England and Wales and be able to apply the knowledge to give scenarios. Key practical skills you’ll learn will include taking instructions from clients and matters relating to the client interview.

The aim of the unit is to provide the learner with detailed knowledge of the conveyancing procedure.

The learner will understand the conveyancing process in England and Wales and be able to apply that knowledge to given scenarios. In particular, the learner will understand the role of the Paralegal in taking instructions from clients and matters relating to the client interview.

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.

Learning Outcomes
This is a course for learners commencing or aspiring to commence a career in Paralegal Practice and those who work in a legal environment.

Description
In this unit, you’ll gain a detailed knowledge of aspects of commercial law. You’ll understand the business mediums of companies and partnerships and will be able to identify the appropriate business medium in given scenarios.You’ll understand the scope of commercial contracts and contract law, including the concept of confidential information and how to protect it.

The aim of the unit is to provide the learner with detailed knowledge of aspects of commercial law. The learner will understand the business mediums of companies and partnerships and will be able to identify the appropriate business medium in given scenarios.

The learner will understand the scope of commercial contracts and have a detailed knowledge of contract law. The learner will analyse the concept of confidential information and how to protect it.

The learner will understand the concept and scope of intellectual property and the need for businesses to protect their rights.

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.

Learning Outcomes
This is a course for learners commencing or aspiring to commence a career in Paralegal Practice and those who work in a legal environment.

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

Description
You’ll study how the process of civil litigation is conducted using the areas of debt recovery, personal injury, consumer law and family law as illustrations.

In understanding how civil actions are commenced, funded and defunded, you will be able to effectively assist in civil litigation cases in practice or provide services to legal departments involved in litigation.

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge to understand how the process of civil litigation is conducted using the areas of debt recovery, personal injury, consumer law and family law (in relation to mediation and ADR) as illustrations.

In understanding how civil actions are commenced, funded and defended, the learner will be able to effectively assist in civil litigation cases in practice or provide services within legal departments involved in litigation.

This is a course for learners commencing or aspiring to commence a career in Paralegal Practice and those working in the legal environment.

Learning Outcomes
Thoroughly understand the concept and scope of civil litigation in England and Wales
Identify and explain how civil actions can be funded
Know how to commence and defend a civil action and apply that knowledge to a given scenario
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to prepare for a trial
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the procedures post trial

Description
Through understanding the procedure and practice of Wills and Succession, you’ll be able to effectively assist in Wills and Succession matters in a solicitor’s firm or paralegal firm.

Develop key skills in taking effective instructions.

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge to understand the operation of wills and succession.

In understanding the procedure and practice of Wills and Succession, the learner will be able to effectively assist in Wills and Succession matters in a solicitor’s firm, a paralegal firm or other alternative business structure.

In particular, the role of the Paralegal in taking effective instructions will be particularly useful in the work place.

This unit enables progression on to the NALP Level 4 Wills and Succession Unit, for those learners who wish to offer services in this area of law.

Learning Outcomes
This is a course for learners commencing or aspiring to commence a career in Paralegal Practice and those working in the legal environment.