Paralegal Courses

Become a Qualified Paralegal with OTC Paralegal Courses.


OTC Courses for Mature Students, Business Professionals, School Leavers.


With the Paralegal Diploma Course, you can work as a Fee Earner 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 Paralegal Diploma Advanced Level.


 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.

Paralegal Diploma - Intermediate Level

Modules 1,2,3 are compulsory

Paralegal Courses- UK with Online Training College

Paralegal - Module 1
Paralegal Diploma, Intermediate Level
Modules 1, 2, 3 are compulsory


GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM

1. English Legal System
Common Law System, Courts of Law, Tribunals, Arbitration, The Judiciary, Jurisdiction, Appeals, Legal Aid

2. Contract Law
Formation of Contract, Elements, Offer and Acceptance, Vagueness, Incompleteness, Termination of an Offer, Invitation to Treat, Implied Terms, Express Terms, Contractual Obligations, Exclusion Clauses, Defective Contracts, Discharge of Contractual Obligations, Remedies for Breach of Contract.


3. Law of Tort
Tort Against Person, Property, Goods, Duty of Care, Defences in Tort, Act of God, Self Defence, Contributory Negligence, Remedies in Tort


4. Criminal Law
Classes of Offences, Classes of Trials, Mode of Trial, Committal Proceedings, Disclosure, Witness Orders, Plea Bargaining, Liability in Criminal Law, Murder, Manslaughter, Theft, Mens Rea, Actus Reus.


5. Civil Law
Pre-trial Procedures, Civil Procedure Rules, Interlocutory Proceedings, Enforcement of Judgments, Writ of Fieri Facias, Garnishee Order, Writ of Sequestration, Charging Order

There is an end-of-module test for Module 1.

Course Fee

Full Payment: £374.96 (including 9% Discount)

Instalments: £103.01 x 4 monthly

Full Payment: £374.96 Instalments: £103.01  PAY BY BANK TRANSFER
Paralegal Conveyancing Course - UK with Online Training College, UK

Paralegal - Module 2
Procedural Law Practical Skills 
Paralegal Diploma, Intermediate Level
Modules 1, 2, 3 are compulsory

CONVEYANCING

1. Buying and Selling Processes in England and Wales.

2. Purchasers Transaction for Freehold, Leasehold or Commonhold

3. Sellers Transaction for Freehold, Leasehold or Commonhold

4. Taking Instructions from Clients.

5. Mortgages

6. Surveys

7. Preparing Searches using relevant Forms for Bankrupcty, Local Authority Searches, Priority Searches et al

8. Preparing Completion Statements, Invoices

9. Registration at HM Land Registry

10. Proofreading Conveyancing Documents eg Leases, Declaration of Trust et al

There is an end-of-module test for Conveyancing.

Course Fee

Full Payment: £374.96 (including 9% Discount)

Instalments: £103.01 x 4 monthly

Full Payment: £374.96 Instalments: £103.01 PAY BY BANK TRANSFER
Paralegal Litigation Course - UK with Online Training College

Paralegal - Module 3
Procedural Law Practical Skills
Paralegal Diploma, Intermediate Level
Modules 1, 2, 3 are compulsory

LITIGATION

Criminal Litigation
1. English Criminal Courts Structure, Jurisdiction, Personnel, Divided Profession.

2. Criminal Law Procedures, Police Arrests, Charge, CPS

3. Criminal Law

4. Trial

5. Sentencing Powers of the Courts

Civil Litigation
1. English Courts Structure, Jurisdiction, Personnel

2. Civil Procedures, Civil Procedure Rules 1998

3. Commencing Civil Court Cases

4. Preparing Claim Form, Particulars of Claim, Defence, Admission


Proofreading

1. Proofreading Litigation Documents eg Defences, Brief to Counsel, Particulars of Claim et al

There is an end-of-module test for Litigation.

Course Fee

Full Payment: £374.96 (including 9% Discount)

Instalments: £103.01 x 4 monthly

Full Payment: £374.96 Instalments: £103.01 PAY BY BANK TRANSFER
FULL PAYMENT MODULES 1,2,3: £1,124.88
(inc 9% Discount)
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Paralegal Diploma - Advanced Level

Module 4 is compulsory
Qualify as a Senior Paralegal and get the Paralegal Diploma, Advanced Level

Legal Skills and Techniques

Paralegal - Module 4

Paralegal Diploma, Advanced Level - Module 4 is compulsory.

SENIOR PARALEGAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

1. Business Awareness

2. Client Relations

3. Interviewing Skills

4. Negotiating Skills

5. Professional Conduct

6. Legal Writing

7. Legal Drafting

This module is assignments-based.

Course Fees

Full Payment: £664.18 (including 9% Discount)

Instalments: £145.97 x 5 monthly


Full Payment: £664.18 Instalments: £145.97 PAY BY BANK TRANSFER
Course Eligibility for Paralegal Module 4

Course Eligibility for Paralegal Module 4

Advanced Level

Paralegal Module 4 is suitable for students who have completed Modules 1,2,3 (or equivalent) or have previous legal work experience. On Completion of Module 4, students will qualify as a Senior Paralegal and work accordingly.

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Paralegal Specialist Modules 

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.

Specialist Corporate Law course with OTC-UK

Specialist Corporate Law Certificate Course
Procedural Law Practical Skills


Module 5

CORPORATE LAW

1. Nature of Business: Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies, NPOs

2. Company Formation

3. Advantages and Disadvantages of various types of businesses

4. Responsibilities of Directors and Shareholders

5. Shares, Bonds, Debentures, Dividends

6. Tax Liability

7. Mergers and Acquisitions

8. Insolvency

9. Proofreading

There is an end-of-module test.

Course Fee

Full Payment: £428.50 (including 9% discount)

Instalments: £117.72 x 4 monthly

Full Payment: £428.50 Instalments: £117.72 PAY BY BANK TRANSFER
Specialist Conveyancing Course with OTC - UK

Specialist Conveyancing Certificate Course
Procedural Law Practical Skills


Module 6 

CONVEYANCING

1. Definition of Freehold, Leasehold, Commonhold Titles

2. Purchasers Transaction for Freehold, Leasehold or Commonhold Titles

3. Sellers Transaction for Freehold, Leasehold or Commonhold Titles

4. First Interview - Taking Instructions from Clients.

5. Mortgages

6. Surveys

7. Preparing Searches using relevant forms for Bankruptcy Searches, Local Authority Searches, Priority Searches et al

8. Preparing Completion Statements, Invoicing

9. Registration at HM Land Registry

10. Proofreading

There is an end-of-module test.

Course Fee

Full Payment: £428.50 (including 9% discount)

Instalments: £117.72 x 4 monthly

Full Payment: £428.50 Instalments: £117.72 PAY BY BANK TRANSFER
Specialist Litigation Course with OTC- UK

Specialist Litigation Certificate Course
Procedural Law Practical Skills


Module 7

LITIGATION


Criminal Litigation
1. English Criminal Courts Structure, Jurisdiction, Personnel, Divided Profession

2. Criminal Law Procedures, Police Arrests, Charge, CPS

3. Criminal Law

4. Trial

5. Sentencing Powers of the Courts

Civil Litigation

1. English Civil Courts Structure, Jurisdiction, Personnel

2. Civil Procedures, Civil Procedure Rules 1998

3. Commencing Civil Court Cases

Proofreading

Proofreading litigation documents

There is an end-of-module test

Course Fee

Full Payment: £428.50 (including 9% discount)

Instalments: £117.72 x 4 monthly

Full Payment: £428.50 Instalments: £117.72 PAY BY BANK TRANSFER
Specialist Wills and Probate Course with OTC-UK

Specialist Wills & Probate Certificate Course
Procedural Law Practical Skills

Module 8 

WILLS AND PROBATE

Module 8

1. Creating a Valid Will

2. Codicils

3. Elements of a Valid Will

4. Revocation

5. Roles of Executors, Trustees, Guardians, Administrators

6. Obtaining Grant of Probate

7. Rules of Intestacy

8. Contesting a Will under the Inheritance (Family and Dependents) Act 1975.

9. Taking Instructions from Client

10. Client Communication

11. Proofreading

There is an end-of-module test.

Course Fee

Full Payment: £428.50 (including 9% discount)

Instalments: £117.72 x 4 monthly

Full Payment: £428.50 Instalments: £117.72 PAY BY BANK TRANSFER

PARALEGAL COURSE ELIGIBILITY

Paralegal Courses are suitable for anyone with previous office working experience.
Previous legal experience is not necessary.

Minimum Estimated Study Time:   8 weeks per Module based on 3 hours study per week

Students have up to 2 years to complete the Module or Modules for which they have registered.
Instalments are payable every 4 weeks and must be completed prior to exams.
Course material and exam fees are included within course fees.  

There is an additional Re-sit Fee of £40.00 if students need to re-sit any exam.


Exam Resit: £40.00

REGISTER RE-SIT £40.00
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OTC Paralegal Courses

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 wish to work as a Paralegal 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 or equivalent, 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.


Law Graduates who wish to become a Solicitor will now take the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which will eventually replace both the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).   We do not offer Solicitors Training Courses.


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.

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