The new and fully updated Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Reparation Law Practice is now available. The course materials, assignments and exam have all been updated to reflect the latest changes in the law.

The Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Reparation Law is tailored specifically for paralegals handling and litigating reparation claims. Delegates will be taught in-depth, practical application of the up-to-date law. Emphasis is placed on the following areas of importance:

• Property Law & its sources
• Taking instructions & money laundering compliance
• Missives: content & purpose of offers & qualified acceptances; concluding a bargain; breach of contract & the consequences
• New build properties & how the missives differ
• Requirements of Writing: method & style of execution; additions to documents; testing clauses
• Matrimonial Homes & Civil Partnership Acts: terminology & the forms
• Examination of Title: content & purpose; what to examine; reporting to the client
• Land Registration: the legislation & completion of the forms
• Conveyancing procedure in registration & sasine remortgage transactions: who does what and when
• Secure Tenancy Sales: the rules & the procedure
• Land Ownership & the Titles Conditions Act – how it affects a conveyancing transaction
• Tenement Ownership & the 2004 Act: content of the Act
• Secured Lending: options & the documentation; offer of loan & a lender’s requirements
• Repossessions & Enforcement of Securities: the procedure & how the Mortgage Rights Act interacts
• Residential Leases: lease classifications; principles & procedures of leasing
• Insolvency & Executry Conveyancing: the parties, the procedure & the documentation
• Acquiring a Business: valuation of assets & the procedures
• Professional Negligence: what to look out for

The Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Wills, Trusts & Executries Practice is tailored specifically for legal support staff working within this complex area. Delegates will be taught in-depth, practical application of the up-to-date law. Emphasis is placed on the following areas of importance:

The course will specifically address the following key issues:

The area of family law is a sensitive and hugely important in 21st century India. Delegates will be taught in-depth, practical application of the up-to-date law. The course will be of essential interest to all family law paralegals and will cover:

Employment is one of the fastest growing areas of law.

The Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Civil Court Practice is a broad ranging examination of a myriad of areas essential to the practical application of the civil law in India. Delegates will be taught an in-depth, practical application of the up-to-date law. The range of essential subjects addressed include:

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

The Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Commercial Conveyancing Practice is tailored specifically for legal support staff working in this complex area. Delegates will be taught in-depth, practical application of the up-to-date law relating to commercial property. The comprehensive course covers the following key areas:

• The commercial property market and its concepts
• Missives – detailed examination of clauses including suspensive conditions
• VAT and transfers of going concern
• Examination of title – the new law on title conditions
• Reporting to client on contract, title and lease
• Revising and negotiating lease documentation
• Assignations, sub-leases and back letters
• Enforcement of missives and leases

The new and fully updated Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Company Law Practice is now available. The course materials, assignments and exam have all been updated to reflect the latest changes in the law.

The course gives a comprehensive overview to Company Law and company secretarial duties. The aim of the course is to develop skills relating to the formation, management, and administration of private companies, and the transactions and procedures typically undertaken in the context of their corporate activities. A range of essential subjects are addressed, specifically:

• Introduction to Company Law, Business Mediums; Company Formation; Company Names and Name Changes
• Company Constitution (Memorandum and Articles of Association);
• Director and Shareholders meetings; resolutions and minutes
• Share capital; types of shares; rights attaching to shares
• Transfer of shares
• Directors duties
• Duties of a company Secretary; Statutory Books
• Annual Returns and Accounts
• Shareholders – Majority Rule and Minority Shareholders
• Company Finances, facilities and security

The new and fully updated Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Debt Recovery Practice is now available. The course materials, assignments and exam have all been updated to reflect the latest changes in the law.

The Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Debt Recovery Practice is tailored specifically for legal support staff working in this complex area. Delegates will be taught in-depth, practical application of the up-to-date law. Emphasis is placed on the following areas of importance to the Debt Recovery Department:

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

Additional Module: PRACTICAL CONSUMER CREDIT

• Different Types of Credit Agreement including Consumer Hire Agreements
• Regulated and Exempt Agreements
• Overview of Contract Terms
• Rights of Debtor and Hirer During the Agreement
• Enforcement of Agreements
• Unfair relationships

The Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Criminal Law Practice is tailored specifically for legal support specialising in this complex and high profile area of law. The course will examine the workings of the Criminal system including legislation and an overview of the Human Rights act. A range of essential subjects are specifically addressed:

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