Professional Paralegal Qualifications

(1)

Professional

Paralegal

Qualifications

T R_{A I N I N G} PR OFESSION_A L

www.clt-scotland.co.uk

T

HE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE, one of the

UK’s highest rated Law Schools, presents Scotland’s

foremost Specialist Paralegal Practitioner Qualifications in

association with CLT. The programme is delivered to the

highest quality standard (ISO 9001-2000).

THE

SPECIALIST

PARALEGAL

PRACTITIONER

QUALIFICATION provides the legal secretary/paralegal

or support staff with an in-depth understanding of their

chosen area of law, together with a recognisable academic

qualification from one of the UK’s leading law schools.

By Home Study or Tutorials

(2)

University of Strathclyde

Professional Paralegal Qualifications

"The course notes flowed in a useful realistic order.

They allowed you a sound understanding of how the law has evolved.

My notes continue to act as a useful reference too!"

THE SPECIALIST PARALEGAL PRACTITIONER

PROGRAMME

provides the legal secretary/paralegal or support staff with an in-depth understanding of their chosen area of law, together with a recognisable academic qualification from the University of Strathclyde.

On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Specialist Paralegal Practitioner Award at a graduation ceremony held twice yearly at the prestigious Barony Hall, The University of Strathclyde. Additionally students will be eligible for full membership of the Society of Specialist Paralegals, and will be entitled to use the designation M.S.S.P after their name.

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION:

The Specialist Paralegal Practitioner Programme is offered in association with The University of Strathclyde. The University was awarded 5A in the recent UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). This is the highest rating awarded to any Law School in Scotland and, in effect, means that Strathclyde Law School is rated ninth equal (out of 60) Law Schools in the UK.

TUTORIALS

This type of course is taught with a tutor and follows a timetable of weekly tutorials. Tutorials are held in the evening at The University of Strathclyde or in arranged venues throughout the country and course material is distributed at the start of the course. Delegates will sit a final written examination on all programmes (a mid term examination must also be completed in Residential Conveyancing Practice & Civil Court Practice Courses). Revision courses can be arranged subject to demand.

HOME STUDY

This type of course is studied by the delegate at home and is often used where delegates have other external commitments, such as work and/or a family etc. The maximum amount of time given to complete a home study course is 18 months. However, there is no minimum time period. The home study course runs continuously throughout the year. Delegates are provided with the relevant course materials delivered to their preferred destination e.g. to place of work or to your home address. The course consists of continuous assessments, followed by a final written examination. Examinations will be held quarterly in Glasgow, however, alternative venues can be arranged subject to demand.

GROUP TRAINING DELIVERED IN YOUR OWN

OFFICE

In-House training for groups of 3 or more is a cost effective way to complete a Specialist Paralegal Practitioner Qualification. Entire teams or departments can be trained together at times to suit and with no time out of the office required.

For information on this alternative method of delivery please contact the In-House Training Manager on 0141 225 6705.

GRADUATION

Graduations will be held twice yearly at the Barony Hall, The University of Strathclyde. Delegates will be presented with a Specialist Paralegal Practitioner Award from the University. Delegates who are unable to attend the ceremony will receive their certificate by post.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no pre-requisites for entry onto any of the courses. However, a background in a legal environment would be advantageous. Delegates originate from a variety of backgrounds, such as: Legal Secretaries; Paralegals wishing to undertake a formal academic qualification; HR Practitioners; Local Government Employees; Court Staff; Claims Handlers; Company and Commercial Staff; Legal Assistants transferring to another area of law; Solicitor Returnees requiring to update their knowledge.

THE PROGRAMME

Designed and developed by experienced professional tutors, with an emphasis on practical issues. Programmes are based on relevant case studies or transactions. Specialist tutor support is available throughout.

THE SOCIETY OF SPECIALIST PARALEGALS

The Society of Specialist Paralegals is an alumni association, bringing together graduate paralegal practitioners throughout the UK. Membership of the Society entitles graduate paralegals of The University of Strathclyde, together with paralegals who have graduated in England through The University of the West of England, to use the letters MSSP after their name in recognition of their professional status. Members receive a quarterly magazine, access to a dedicated website and discounts across a wide range of conferences and seminars. They may also dual qualify in England and Wales with a further Paralegal Practitioner Qualification from The University of the West of England.

Please contact the Membership Manager at enquiries@ specialistparalegals.co.uk for further information, or visit our website at www.specialistparalegals.co.uk

(3)

Civil Court Practice

l Civil Law and its sources including basic principles of delict, consumer and contract law l Structure of the civil courts l Detailed rules on jurisdiction in the Sheriff Court l Small claims procedures from drafting summons to Proof including drafting a statement of claim l Summary cause procedures from drafting summons to Proof l Ordinary court procedures from drafting writ to Proof l Court of Session procedure including preparation and presentation of cases l The Appeal process and an examination of Judicial Expenses l Debt recovery and diligence l Professional ethics in relation to a Paralegal.

Tutorial courses commence: april & october 2009 Course duration: 16 weeks (42 hours)

Home study courses commence continuously throughout the year Course Fees: £1495 + VAT CLT Subscribers

£1595 + VAT Non Subscribers

Company Law Practice

l Introduction to Company Law l Business Mediums l Company Formation l Company Names and Name Changes l Company Constitution (Memorandum and Articles of Association) l Tailor Made v Shelf Company l Director and Shareholders meetings; resolutions and minutes l Share capital; types of shares; rights attaching to shares l Transfer of shares l Directors duties l Duties of a company Secretary; Statutory Books l Annual Returns and Accounts l Shareholders - Majority Rule and Minority Shareholders l Insider Dealing and Market Abuse Rules & Regulations l Company Finances, facilities and security l Receivership, Administration & Liquidation Procedures. Tutorial courses commence: april & october 2009 Course duration: 15 weeks (30 hours)

Reparation Law Practice

l Taking instructions l Employers’ liability claims l Public liability claims l Road traffic claims l Preparing and investigating the claim - the pursuer’s perspective l Investigating the claim - the insurer’s perspective l Quantifying the claim l Litigating the claim - procedure and tactics in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. Tutorial courses commence: april & october 2009

Course duration: 15 weeks (30 hours)

Wills, Trusts & Executries Practice

l The law relating to Wills l Preparation and examination of various types of Wills l The Requirements of Writings Act l The law of succession in Scotland, testate and intestate l Procedures in executry administration l Types of Trusts and the law relating thereto l Inheritance tax l Accounting to beneficiaries l Procedure in setting up administration and discharging a guardianship l Powers of Attorney.

Employment Law Practice

l Employee status and other working relationships l Contracts of employment - an overview l Unfair dismissal & an introduction to the Employment Tribunal system l Disciplinary hearings - the Statutory Disciplinary Process and procedure l Redundancy: circumstances, proper procedure & entitlement to redundancy payment l Termination of the employment relationship l Employment tribunal procedure l Discrimination (sex, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion & belief) l Maternity/Paternity rights & time off for dependents l Trade Unions - the effect on the working relationship l Transfer of Undertakings (Protection on Employment) Regulations (TUPE) - an overview.

Criminal Practice

l Framework of the criminal courts l Role of the Procurator Fiscal l Role of the defence l Summary and solemn criminal procedure l Law of evidence l Preparing for the trial l Substantive crimes and offences l Special defences l Client/solicitor relationships l Legal aid l Human rights l Bonomy.

www.paralegaldistancelearning.co.uk

Paralegal Training T R_{A I N I N G} PRO FESSION_A L Paralegal Training T R_{A I N I N G} PRO FESSION_A L

(4)

Book Online at: www.paralegaldistancelearning.co.uk

Family Law & Practice

l The purpose of family law l Getting married, regular and irregular marriages, void and voidable marriages l The legal consequences of marriage; Obligations, Aliment, Moveable property l The matrimonial home l Getting unmarried - the law of divorce l Financial provisions on divorce l Parents and children; establishing parentage l Children’s rights aliment l Parental responsibilities and rights l Residence and contact; Actions in relation to parental responsibilities and rights.

Licensing Law Practice

tHe LicenSinG (ScotLand) act 1976 l Types of licences l Applying for a Licence l Duration & Renewal l Suspensions, Alterations and Transfers l The Permitted Hours l Children l Offences l Objections & Observations. THE LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 l History of the Act; Transitional difficulties l Conversion applications l Premises Licences l Personal Licences l The Operating Plan l The Licensing Objectives l Offences l Licensing Standards Officers l Irresponsible Promotions l Transfers l Reviews l Licensed Hours l Variations l Test-Purchasing l Objections & Representations. THE GAMBLING ACT 2005 l How the new gambling laws affect alcohol licensed premises. THE CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 l Taxi and private hire licensing l Public entertainment licences l Late hours catering l Offences THE PRIVATE SECURITY ACT 2001 l How SIA licensing affects alcohol licensed premises

Commercial Conveyancing Practice

l The commercial property market and its concepts l Missives - detailed examination of clauses including suspensive conditions

l VAT and transfers of going concern l Examination of title - the new law on title conditions l Reporting to client on contract, title and lease l Revising and negotiating lease documentation

l Assignations, sub-leases and back letters l Enforcement of missives and leases.

Residential Conveyancing Practice

l Property Law & its sources l Taking instructions & money laundering compliance l Missives: content & purpose of offers & qualified acceptances; concluding a bargain; breach of contract & the consequences l New build properties & how the missives differ l Requirements of Writing: method & style of execution; additions to documents; testing clauses l Matrimonial Homes & Civil Partnership Acts l Examination of Title l Land Registration: the legislation & completion of the forms l Conveyancing procedure in Land Registration & Sasine remortgage transactions l Secure Tenancy Sales: the rules & the procedure l Land Ownership & the Title Conditions Act l Tenement ownership & the 2004 Act l Secured Lending l Repossessions & Enforcement of Securities: the procedure & how the Mortgage Rights Act interacts l Residential Leases l Insolvency & Executry Conveyancing l Acquiring a Business: valuation of assets & the procedures l Professional Negligence: what to look out for.

Debt Recovery Practice

l Credit control procedures Types of debtor l Raising court proceedings; drafting summonses and writs l Jurisdiction l Procedure for undefended actions in detail l Defended actions - an overview Arrestments and inhibitions l Charges for payment: Attachments; Earnings arrestments l Using private investigators and credit reference agencies l Data protection issues in debt recovery l Introduction to consumer credit l Legislative changes in the pipeline l Debt Arrangement Scheme l A review of The Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland ) Act 2007.

"This method of study allowed me to fit in ‘real life’ commitments which

was complemented by excellent tutor support - the result has enabled me to

embrace a new career challenge"

(5)

Registration and Booking Form

Specialist Paralegal Practitioner Programme

Please return to Paralegal Training Co-ordinator, Central Law Training (Scotland) Ltd, 5th Floor, 80 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5UB Tel: 0141 225 6700 Fax: 0141 225 6701 DX: GW179 Glasgow [email protected] www.clt-scotland.co.uk

termS and conditionS

1. CLT reserves the right to vary delivery of the programme, reserving the right to change tutor or course material where the occasion necessitates. 2. Refunds cannot be given once students have enrolled on the programme. 3. Assessments: Students must successfully complete all assignments. CLT will endeavour to despatch feedback within 20 working days. 4. Should a student not attain the competency threshold for individual assignments they may resubmit said assignments at no extra cost. 5. Should a student not attain the competency threshold for their final exam, they may re-sit the exam at an additional cost of £50 + VAT. 6. Copyright: the

copyright of all course materials remains that of CLT. Such materials may not be reproduced whether in whole or in part, by any method whatsoever, without prior permission having been given in writing by CLT. 7. This booking form constitutes a legally binding contract. The delegate and the firm are jointly and severally liable for payment of all fees due to CLT. 8. Data Protection: CLT may periodically contact you with details of programmes and services that may be of interest to you and may pass your details to other companies within the CLT Group and selected clients. Please write to the Client Care Team if you do not wish to be included in this activity.

Payment inStructionS

Both the Tutorial Based and Home Study courses can be paid for by standing order, cheque or credit/debit card. All courses must be paid for in FULL by the time you undertake your exam. Please note that if paying by standing order a £100.00 deposit MUST be paid at the time of enrolment (the deposit is refundable against the cost of the course). If you are completing the course on a Home Study basis you are permitted a maximum period of six months to pay by standing order. However, if you wish to complete the course in less than six months the course must be paid for by the final examination date. Delegates will not be permitted to sit the final examination if the course fee is still outstanding.

HoW to Get Started

Simply complete the registration form, entering your name and firm/company’s name and address, telephone number etc. Alternatively, if you are funding the programme independently please provide your home address and a contact telephone number to enable delivery of your course materials.

Payment oPtionS

(please tick preferred method of payment)

Standing Order: Enclosed is a cheque payable to Central Law Training for £100.00. Please send me a mandate. Cheque: Enclosed is a cheque payable to Central Law Training for £ (including VAT) Credit / Debit Card Payment: Please indicate exact amount you wish to pay £

Mastercard JCB Visa Delta Switch Electron Maestro Visa Credit Solo Card type: (please tick)

Name on Card: Security Code:

Card Number:

Issue Number: Valid From: Expiry Date:

SQ45560

reGiStration Form

(BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE)

Title: First Name: Surname:

Email Address:

Employer's Name (if applicable):

Employer’s / Home Address (delete as applicable):

Postcode:

DX No: Tel No: Fax No:

Course Subject:

Course Venue (e.g. Glasgow/Edinburgh/Home Study):

Book online at

www.paralegaldistancelearning.co.uk

Office Use

(6)

Central Law Training (Scotland) Ltd,

5th Floor, 80 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5UB

Tel: 0141 225 6700 Fax: 0141 225 6701 DX: GW179 Glasgow

[email protected]

www.paralegaldistancelearning.co.uk

T R_{A I N I N G} PR OFESSION_A L