Qualify as a Paralegal.

Become a Fee Earner and work under supervision of solicitors or barristers.

Work with Clients' Files in either Conveyancing, Criminal, Civil, Corporate Law, Wills and Probate.

Become a Senior Paralegal with our Advanced Level Module 4.

 Written Tests are conducted online through our Live Classroom.  

 2-Year time limit to complete Modules.

Paralegal Diploma Intermediate Level: Modules 1,2,3 are compulsory.

Qualify as a Paralegal and get the Paralegal Diploma, Intermediate Level.

Previous legal experience or legal qualifications are not essential as Modules 1,2,3 cover from Introduction to Intermediate Level.

Paralegal Diploma Advanced level: Module 4 is compulsory.

Qualify as a Senior Paralegal and get the Paralegal Diploma, Advanced Level.

Post-Graduate Paralegal Diploma: Law Graduates who have completed the equivalent of Module 1 will be exempt from completing Module 1.

Any 2 Modules from our Specialist Modules are compulsory to qualify as a Paralegal and get the Post-Graduate Paralegal Diploma, Intermediate Level.

Specialist Certificate in Paralegal Studies:  Suitable for Paralegals and Non-Paralegals who wish to qualify in a Specialist Law Subject.

Any 1 Module from our Specialist Modules is compulsory to qualify for the Specialist Certificate in Paralegal Studies.

Law Graduates:  Any 2 Modules are compulsory to qualify as a Paralegal and get the Post-Graduate Paralegal Diploma, Intermediate Level.

Specialist Certificate in Paralegal Studies: Suitable for Paralegals and Non-Paralegals who wish to qualify in a Specialist Law Subject.

Any 1 Module is compulsory to qualify for the Specialist Certificate in Paralegal Studies.

The Paralegal Profession remains unregulated and as such qualifications and training vary. There is no requirement for a Governing Body. There is no requirement for accreditation, so it is necessary to ensure that training is from a reputable training provider.

Some training providers operate as Regulatory or Governing body while offering courses simultaneously. This is contrary to regulation protocol. Regulatory or Governing bodies must be independent otherwise there will be a conflict of interest.

Paralegals do not require a licence to practise as Paralegals. They do not require Practising Certificates. They currently work under supervision of qualified solicitors and barristers. Some paralegals can work independently but only in those areas which are not reserved for qualified Barristers and Solicitors such as undefended divorces, small claims, some Tribunal applications.

Our Paralegal Procedural Law Courses focus on both practical training skills and foundation in law. This enables paralegals to work as fee earners in Conveyancing, Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law or Wills and Probate. They will be able to deal confidently and efficiently with client files in their areas of study.

We offer Introduction to Advanced Levels so that our students are proficient in the entire subject area before qualifying as paralegals!

OTC is a long and well established law training college. We have a solid reputation for training, with both Employers and with students nationwide and abroad. Our Paralegal Courses cover the foundations in law with 5 core subjects and further prepare you for the world of work with practical training in Procedural Law covering 4 more subjects. With 34 years of training and several years of legal working experience, we continue to offer quality paralegal courses which were formulated and developed for the workplace in collaboration with law governing bodies and other legal professionals. Our Conveyancing courses cover the Law Society Conveyancing Protocol.

Accreditation

We are registered Member of UK Register of Learning Providers. Registration Number: 10026522

Our paralegal courses are recognised by solicitors nationally and internationally.

There are 3 stages of qualifications for a Paralegal - Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced.

Intermediate Level qualifies you as a Paralegal. Modules 1,2,3 covers Introduction to Intermediate Level. Modules 1, 2, 3 must be completed unless exempt.

Advanced Level qualifies you as a Senior Paralegal. Module 4 is undertaken by students who have completed Modules 1, 2,3 or equivalent or who have adequate legal work experience.

Law Graduates

Law Graduates who have completed the English Common Law system, are not required to complete any further studies to work as Paralegals, unless they have not covered the Law Society's Legal Practice Course/LPC or equivalent. If they have not completed the LPC, they are required to complete any 2 of our Practical Legal Skills Modules to qualify for a post-graduate Paralegal Diploma as a law degree by itself is not sufficient.

On satisfactory completion, the diploma or certificate will be posted to home or business address.

We have published Minimum Estimated Study Time as 8 weeks per module, based on 3 hours study per week but students can be flexible and complete in a longer or shorter time as suits their schedule. Most students complete each Module within 6 months. There is a 2-year time limit to complete each course.

Independent Paralegals

Paralegals must work under supervision of qualified solicitors or barristers. There are some areas of law which are not reserved for solicitors and barristers and within these areas, paralegals may wish to work independently or with paralegal services agencies. Areas which are not reserved solely for solicitors and barristers may be within Small Civil Claims, Debt Recovery, some undefended Divorces.

There are now several paralegal registers which aim to provide greater confidence within the profession to members of the public. These are voluntary and paralegals may, or may not, wish to join such a register or to become members of a membership body.