The National Association of Licensed Paralegals is the leading professional body for Paralegals in England and Wales and in 2007 will be celebrating its 20th year.
Formed in 1987, as The Paralegal Association, its initial purpose was to provide qualifications and career development for paralegals and solicitor’s support staff and to ‘fill the gap’ that existed by the length of time that it took to qualify as a Legal Executive.
Paralegal Training Courses for the Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies (the Associate Level Qualification) are run by Further Education Colleges and other private FE Training organisations either on a day release or an evening class basis, or both. Colleges differ in their timetables and in the cost of tuition and details of these should be obtained from the College direct.
The Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies
The Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies is the recognised paralegal training course for the qualification of a non- law graduate Paralegal. It covers all the main areas of law and practice undertaken by the average firm of solicitors and provides a firm foundation on which to obtain a Paralegal position and build a career. Successful candidates are eligible to enroll as Associate Members of the Association which entitles them to use the designatory letters ‘A.PLL’ after their name. The qualification is nationally recognised and accredited by the NOCN, a principal awarding body, and leads on to further career development as a Member of the Association by working towards the Fellowship Award and Joint Degree Programme...
The Advanced Award in Paralegal Studies for the Voluntary and Community Sector
These Awards were specially designed by the Association in co-operation with Stockton Riverside College and The Headland Development Trust for those working in the Community and Voluntary Sectors in a variety of organisations and settings, usually but not necessarily in a Managerial or Administrative capacity. Amongst the aims of the Awards are the provision of knowledge and skills in the legal aspects of Community work, initiatives and development...
The Post Graduate Diploma in Paralegal Practice (the ‘PPC’)
This Diploma is designed for Law (and CPE/PGDipLaw) Graduates who have been unable to obtain a Training Contract and who hesitate to enrol on the Legal Practices Course (LPC) because of the high cost involved and the uncertainty of obtaining a Training Contract even if they do...
Distance Learning:
The following paralegal training courses offered by the Association can be undertaken by Distance Learning:
The Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies
The Fellowship Award in all the subject areas offered - this is by private study rather than Distance Learning, but study material is provided.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Paralegal Practice.
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Other Law Courses
Distance Learning Law Degree Courses