Level 4 - Diploma in Paralegal Studies

NALP's Level 4 Diploma in Paralegal Studies is the benchmark paralegal qualification to launch your paralegal career.

This Paralegal course will give you a sound knowledge and understanding of both the English Legal System along with the Practical Skills required to work effectivitely as a paralegal.

On gaining this paralegal qualification you will be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of NALP (A.NALP). This will distinguish you as being a NALP qualified paralegal.

WHO SHOULD ENROL?

This course is developed for those who've previously studied Law. Including NALP Level 3, ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diplomas and A Level Law.

WHAT YOU'LL STUDY

Part 1: General Principles of Law

Wills, Intestacy and Family Provision

Part 2: Procedural Law

Matrimonial and Civil Partnership Disputes

GRADUATE STORIES

Caroline Spencer-Boulton is a Licenced Paralegal who specialises in Criminal Defense. Caroline now runs her own paralegal firm and has gained her police station accreditation.

HOW THIS COURSE IS STUDIED

EITHER DISTANCE LEARNING OR CLASS ATTENDANCE - CHECK WITH YOUR CENTRE

All course material is provided on enrolment. NALP's approach to learning includes case studies and scenarios, allowing you to apply your knowledge and preparing your practical skills to work as a paralegal.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO COMPLETE?

If you have enrolled for the full course, you will have a maximum of two years to complete it from date of enrolment, although most students graduate within 12-14 months. If you have enrolled for the first or second part separately, you will have one year to complete each part.

COURSE FEES

Please check with your Centre to find out the cost of this course. You can find a NALP Approved Centre by clicking here

ASSESSMENT

Distance Learning or class attendance: 10 Written Assignments

On gaining this qualification you will be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of NALP (A.NALP).

This will distinguish you as being a qualified paralegal.

Students who take single subjects of either module are only entitled to Affiliate membership.

It takes commitment and determination to get through, but it's worth it in the end. I studied as a distance learner because of my location. I would recommend the course to others, mainly because you don't have to be seated in a classroom to obtain this qualification: most people here [Cayman Islands] do not really have the time to attend classes, and most companies prefer to support a student in the area they work in.

Tia Whittaker, a litigation clerk, is the first student from the Cayman Islands to gain the Level 4 Diploma.

Entry Requirements

One of the following is required or equivalent - if unsure, please contact us 0845 862 7000

NALP Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Paralegal Practice; two A' Levels; an A' Level Law; BTEC National Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or above);

CILEX Level 3 Qualifications; ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma

Mature Students Welcome (over 25) without any of the above - please contact us to confirm eligibility.

Non UK: Equivalent Qualifications - please contact us to confirm eligibility

Please Note: The NALP Level 4 Diploma in Paralegal Studies is only available in English.

If your first language is not English then you must be able to provide evidence that your spoken and written command of the English Language is adequate for the qualification for which you have applied. e.g. IELTS Level 6, GCSE English.