Paralegal Fundamentals: Mastering Legal Support Skills

The legal sector in the UK employs over 350,000 individuals, with paralegals making up a significant portion. With an increasing demand for legal services, understanding paralegal fundamentals ensures a steady career path in a growing field.

The Paralegal Fundamentals course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential roles and responsibilities of paralegals within the legal system. Designed for those aspiring to enter the legal profession, this course covers a broad spectrum of topics essential for effective paralegal practice.

Learners will gain a solid foundation in legal concepts, communication skills, and ethical considerations, preparing them to support legal professionals in various capacities. From understanding the legislative process to mastering the intricacies of different areas of law, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful paralegal career.

Did You Know: The average salary for paralegals has increased by 15% over the past five years, reflecting the value and importance of this role in the legal industry.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of paralegal roles and responsibilities.
• Enhance communication skills tailored for the legal environment.
• Gain insights into the structure and function of the legal work environment.
• Understand fundamental principles of legislation and judicial systems.
• Acquire knowledge in commercial, contract, wills, probate, and estate law.
• Learn the basics of penal law and its applications.
• Master routine paralegal legal engagements and tasks.
• Explore dispute resolution techniques and strategies.

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

• Module 01: Grasping the Paralegal Concept 14:10

  • 1: Grasping the Paralegal Concept 14:10

• Module 02: Potent Communication Abilities for Paralegals 22:43

  • 2: Potent Communication Abilities for Paralegals 22:43

• Module 03: The Legal Work Environment 28:06

  • 3: The Legal Work Environment & Practitioners 28:06

• Module 04: Legislation & Judicial Systems 22:58

  • 4: Legislation & Judicial Systems 22:58

• Module 05: Commercial and Contract Law 34:55

  • 5: Commercial and Contract Law 34:55

• Module 06: Wills, Probate, and Estate Law 07:58

  • 6: Wills, Probate, and Estate Law 07:58

• Module 07: Penal Law 16:31

  • 7: Penal Law 16:31

• Module 08: Routine Paralegal Legal Engagements 23:33

  • 8: Routine Paralegal Legal Engagements 23:33

• Module 09: Dispute and Resolution Techniques 13:15

  • 9: Dispute and Resolution Techniques 13:15

• Module 10: Professional Behaviour and Ethics for Paralegals 15:03

  • 10: Professional Behaviour and Ethics for Paralegals 15:03

Those who strive to enhance their skills while preparing for a specific employment opportunity can consider the course! This course will keep you up to date on the most important amendments and will instruct you accordingly. So, if you want the best instruction available, you can put your money on this course.

Here is the curriculum breakdown of this course:

• Module 01: Grasping the Paralegal Concept
• Module 02: Potent Communication Abilities for Paralegals
• Module 03: The Legal Work Environment
• Module 04: Legislation & Judicial Systems
• Module 05: Commercial and Contract Law
• Module 06: Wills, Probate, and Estate Law
• Module 07: Penal Law
• Module 08: Routine Paralegal Legal Engagements
• Module 09: Dispute and Resolution Techniques
• Module 10: Professional Behaviour and Ethics for Paralegals

Get Your Certificate

Once you complete the course, you will be eligible to download a digital certificate from Reed for free.

Anyone interested or curious about Paralegal, can enrol in this Paralegal course to further understand the subject.

There are no specific requirements for enrolment in the Paralegal course, making it accessible to all individuals.

• Junior Paralegal: £18,000 - £25,000 per year
• Paralegal: £25,000 - £35,000 per year
• Senior Paralegal: £35,000 - £45,000 per year
• Paralegal Manager: £45,000 - £60,000 per year
• Legal Assistant: £20,000 - £30,000 per year
• Legal Secretary: £18,000 - £28,000 per year

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