Paralegals
A paralegal is a person who is able, through education and training to work within the legal profession without being a qualified barrister or solicitor. A paralegals role is often similar to that of a solicitor but involves less client contact and more support work to assist solicitors in the different departments; however it is rapidly becoming recognised as its own profession. The Carter reforms to the legal aid system and the implementation of the Legal Services Act means paralegals now have more work and more responsibility. It has to be said that this type of hands on experience is greatly beneficial and may be counted as part of a training contract. Most paralegals acquire their expertise through work experience, although the more senior the position, the more employers expect paralegals to have had some kind of formal legal training or significant practical experience.
For more information please visit http://www.instituteofparalegals.org/
The National Association of Licensed Paralegals has, since 1987, dedicated itself to the promoting the status of paralegals and paralegal training in the United Kingdom and abroad. NALP is a not for profit organistaion limited by guarantee. They offer accredited recognised professional courses and qualifications for a career in the field of law.
For more information please visit www.nationalparalegals.com
For specialist paralegal qualifications by home study please click on the link below.
www.clt.co.uk/.../PP29360%20-%20Professional%20Qualification%20SCOT%20UK.pdf