Paralegal Course

Is it your dream to work in the field of law and justice? Perhaps you already have a role in this growing and lucrative industry and want to advance your career. Take the next step in your professional development with our online paralegal courses.

Designed in consultation with legal industry and government representatives, this flexible learning programme will give you the skills you need to get ahead.

Explore our course breakdown below or enrol now to get started.

• Course Outline

  When you enrol on our online paralegal courses course, you will complete the following units of study:

  1	Scope and Nature of Legal Terminology

  What is Legal Terminology Codification Legal Language

  Sources of Law Types of Law Separation of Powers

  2	The Legal Workplace – People & Processes

  Types of Lawyers Law Courts Jurisdiction

  Levels of Courts Court Functions

  3	Legal Systems and International Law

  Common Law Legal System Civil Law Mixed Systems

  Codification of Law Separation of Powers International Law

  4	Contract & Business Law

  The Nature of Contract Classes of Contracts Validity and Enforcement

  Contracts and Agreements Legal Relations

  5	Property Law

  Property Law Conveyancing Intellectual Property

  6	Wills, Probate, Estate Law

  Estates Wills Trusts

  7	Criminal Law

  Criminal Law History of Punishment Tort Law

  8	Common Paralegal Legal Matters

  Family Law Civil Actions Bankruptcy

  Insurance Accidents Compensation

• How Will You Benefit?

  

  There are many benefits associated with completing our paralegal courses online. For example, you will:

  • Expedite your career in paralegal services
  • Access materials developed in consultation with senior professionals in the legal industry
  • Set your own timetable, allowing you to fit your legal studies around existing commitments
  • Have your own personal tutor to provide support and answer questions
  • Save money and time by learning remotely rather than in person
  • Pay upfront for a 10% reduction in the course fee, or choose our interest-free weekly payment plan

   Discover the benefits for yourself by enrolling on our paralegal courses today!

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• Career Prospects

  
  Taking this course will advance your career in a dynamic and thriving industry. There is significant demand for people with these skills in both the public and private sectors, and you will have the chance to specialise in the areas of law that interest you most.  

  What do paralegals do?

  Paralegals work as support staff to legal professionals including solicitors and barristers. They carry out a range of tasks, such as research, preparing legal documents and providing legal advice to clients. There is significant scope for career development once you enter this field, and your earning potential will increase as you gain experience.

  There are also a number of related roles. For example, you may be interested in becoming a legal secretary, legal administrative assistant, receptionist or account clerk.

  ICI’s paralegal studies course is your stepping-stone toward an exciting career working for in-house legal departments of large companies, private practice law firms and government departments specialising in:

  • Administrative law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Civil rights consumer law
  • Contract law
  • Criminal law
  • Environmental law
  • Estate planning
  • Family law
  • Healthcare law
  • Immigration law
  • Labour law
  • Litigation
  • Personal injury
  • Real estate law

   You might work for organisations such as:

  • Corporate legal departments
  • Insurance companies
  • Real estate and title insurance firms
  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Community legal services providers
  • Attorney general’s office
  • Government departments
  • Parliament
  • Court

  A competitive advantage

  Our online paralegal course will give you the skills and in-depth knowledge of the legal industry you need to keep pace in a busy law practice. This comprehensive learning programme teaches highly advanced practical skills in administration, paralegal systems and legal procedures.

  You will also gain an understanding of the concepts, terminology and documentation used in legal offices and courts, and develop the expertise necessary to carry out effective case research and reporting, as well preparing contracts such as probates, wills and leases.

  All of this will give you a competitive advantage when you are looking to take the next step in your career.

• Course Levels Explained

  

  Diploma

  This qualification recognises graduates’ capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.

• Prerequisites

  There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into our online paralegal course.

  So if you want to enhance your career prospects in this interesting and varied field, simply enrol on our learning programme today.

• Course Length

  Students typically complete their studies within:

  Diploma Level

  24 weeks

  Our flexible online course puts you in control of your timetable, allowing you to work at a pace that suits you.

  If you are in a hurry to complete the learning programme, you can fast track it and finish within a matter of months. Alternatively you can take your time. We allow up to three years to finish our paralegal course.

• Study Mode: Online Learning

  Our paralegal course is carried out entirely online via distance learning (also called correspondence learning). This mode of studying is ideal if you need to fit your professional development around existing commitments, whether this is work, family or anything else.

  You decide when and where you study. Throughout the course, you will have access to a personal tutor who will provide advice and answer any questions you have. You can learn, submit assignments and take assessments wherever you are in the world at a time that suits you.

  Our paralegal course is designed to be relevant and engaging too, making it easy to stay focused and motivated throughout.

• Recognition & Accreditation

  
  This learning programme is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). ICI courses are not NZQA qualifications. ICI is an independent global awarding body that develops and administers career-related curriculum and training programs. When you graduate from an ICI training program you join ICI graduates in over 150 countries around the world.

  Like all our courses, it takes a highly practical approach. Written and delivered by legal industry professionals, it teaches far more than just the theory behind this industry, giving you the insights and abilities you will need to succeed in this competitive field.

• Already in the Profession or Industry?

  Already working as a paralegal or legal secretary? This course is for you. It will give you the opportunity to enhance your skills and upgrade your credentials, making it easier to secure promotions and better-paid roles.

  The fees for our paralegal course can be claimed as a tax deduction providing the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.

• What Do I Get?

  All the materials you need to complete the paralegal course are included in the course fee. Once you enrol, you will receive:

  • All required study materials and course notes
  • Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
  • A tutor who will answer all of your course and career questions and provide guidance.

   Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:

  • A graduation certificate officially recognising your completion of studies and qualifications
  • Transcripts indicating the units completed
  • A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
  • Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification (for example: John Smith, DipPL)

  Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme.

• Cut Off Date

  Friday, 22nd September 2023 is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.

  Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish.

  Don’t miss out. Enrol today!

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