Through case studies and scenarios you'll carefully examine and analyse the civil litigation procedure. You'll learn the practical skills required to assist and advise clients on Civil Court Proceedings. You'll be able to apply Civil Procedure Rules to all aspects of the procedure and identify certain areas of procedure where the case may not follow the normal track.
In this unit, you'll critically analyse and explain the nature and formation of corporate and non-corporate business structures. You'll be able to justify and explain the financial and tax implications of corporate and non-corporate business structures.
You'll develop a strong knowledge and understanding of the Companies Act 2006.
In this unit you'll gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of criminal litigation. Through practical skills learned, you'll apply this to a given scenario. From taking instruction from the client, advising them throughout the process, assisting them in trial and once matters have been concluded.
You'll carefully examine and analyse the procedure relationship to family matters including marriage, annulment, divorce, civil partnership and orders affecting children. Learning via scenarios you'll be able to assist and advise clients on various procedures and apply Family Procedure Rules.
You'll develop the practical skills to be able to carefully examine and analyse the procedure relating to buying and selling a freehold and leasehold property.
You'll learn how to apply the Law of Property Act 1925, Land Registration Act 1925 and Land Registration Act 2002.
In this unit you'll learn the practical skills to be able to evaluate the information to a complex case relating to inheritance of property after death, critically assess, explain and justify the appropriate procedures and advice given to clients at each stage of the case.
You'll be able to apply the Wills Act 1837, the Administration of Estates Act 1925 and other legislation.
Chennel Scott graduated from NALP's Postgraduate Diploma in 2010 and secured a fantastic job in a Law Firm in London. Working closely with the partners and managing her own cases, Chennel discusses her role as a Paralegal.
DISTANCE/BLENDED LEARNING
Our Diploma is a blended learning course, allowing you to learn from home in your own time, around current work commitments or studies and may include some classroom learning.
UNITS
The course is broken down into six units, developed to give you an in-depth understanding and practical skills required to work as a paralegal. All six units must be successfully completed to gain the Level 7 Diploma.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
The full course will take approximately 4-6 months to complete and must be completed within 2 years from the date of enrolment.
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ASSESSMENT
There are 6 assignments - one for each unit. Assignments are requested when the learner/centre is ready, and once sent, the Learner will have a strict four week period in which to complete the assignment and return by the due date.
Assignments are marked and graded either with a pass (45 - 64%), merit (65 - 79%) and distinction (80-100%).
Your Centre should be able to provide help on any queries that you may have and give tutorial support and guidance if there is anything that you may not fully understand with regard to the material.