The Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies course is for those who wish to perform legal work through education and training. Qualified Paralegals look after their own clients and cases to a minimum of supervision but their work role is similar to that of a solicitor. Their duties include taking clients to the courtroom, client conferences, and working within commerce industry or the public sector. Some paralegals also represent their client before a District Judge or Tribunal. Paralegal skills can be valuable to the government departments, local authorities, courts, probation service and the police.

Career Path
The National Association of Licensed Paralegals provides levels of qualification for Paralegals. Its main level of qualification is the "Associate Qualification" which is examination-based and provides a foundation in Law and Procedure. Other levels are "Fellowship" and "Graduate membership". The Association's qualifications are nationally recognised by solicitors and other organisations.

Entrance Requirements
Any person wishing to qualify as Paralegal must become a student member if they have no other
qualification. The minimum requirements to enrol as a student member for those applicants who are under 21 years of age are either.

Two 'A' Levels;
A Level Law;
BTEC National Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or above);
ILEX Level 2 or Level 3 Qualifications;
ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma;
Mature Students Welcome
Non UK: Equivalent Qualifications
A good command of written and spoken English is required. E.g. ESOL Level 2, GCSE English.

Duration: One Year

The Examinations
For those who take the examination route there are two Examinations for the Associate Membership Qualification; General Principles of Law & Procedural Law – each lasting three hours.
Examinations are held twice a year: June and November.

Open College Credit
An alternative route to entry as an Associate Member is by way of assessment for open College
Credits which are recognised nationally. The student would complete eight out of ten credits by
way of assignments. The London School of Law will not be offering this route.

Courses
The Student member must undertake an approval course of Study. The London School of Law is
accredited by the National Association of Licensed Paralegals.

COURSE SYLLABUS OUTLINE:

 www.nationalparalegals.com