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1 Specialist Paralegal Qualifications Delivering the highest quality of practical legal training Join our 6,000 past graduates

2 Maximising Professional Competency in Legal Practice The Specialist Paralegal Qualification The University of Strathclyde deliver the highest quality of flexible, practical and relevant legal training in eleven specialist areas at SCQF Level 10. With over 6,000 past graduates using the designation M.S.S.P. the courses are well recognised throughout the legal profession. According to the Law Society of Scotland there are now 10,000 practising paralegals in nationwide. The new Registered Paralegal Scheme allows paralegals to formalise their academic and professional expertise and commit to an established code of conduct. Specialist training increases career prospects, employability and networking opportunities for the individual. Simultaneously, investing in staff development maximises the fee-earning capacity of the organisation; motivating staff, enhancing client care and reducing risk for an employer. Who should qualify? Benefits for individuals Advantages for employers? Our 6,000 graduates include: Paralegals Paralegals, legal secretaries, legal executives and all other legal support staff in law firms and local authorities - formalising their expertise and furthering their careers. Law students and graduates HNC, HND, BA Law, LLB and Diploma students and graduates - consolidating their knowledge and enhancing their practical skills and career prospects. Solicitors returning Solicitors returning to a practice area - updating up their knowledge and familiarising themselves with the practical application in a specialism. Non-legally qualified professionals Professionals from non-legal disciplines - for example, local government personnel, claims handlers, will writers, HR professionals, estate agents, police force, social workers, debt specialists, company secretaries and others. By undertaking a vocational qualification, individuals underline their commitment to career development. The courses provide many benefits: Increases employability and adds to skill base Consolidates experience and enhances career prospects Increases confidence in the workplace Networking opportunities with fellow individuals Flexible course delivery allowing delegates to study at their own pace Interactive guidance from top rated professional tutors Dedicated administrative support from CLT Entitles individuals to use the designation M.S.S.P. Highest level (SCQF Level 10) enabling individual to join the law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal Scheme Access to the renowned Andersonian Library at Strathclyde University Specialist course textbooks for ongoing reference in the workplace Funding options and flexible payment terms available to suit your circumstances Formal graduation ceremony at the University of Strathclyde on completion Investing in specialist training for employees allows organisations to develop from within by realising the potential of their team: Increases fee-earning potential for the company Enhances client care Reduces risk from untrained staff Improves productivity Motivates staff Strengthens the reputation of the organisation Highly practical and relevant training Taught by experienced academics and expert practitioners Provided by a top Law School at a leading Scottish University Delivered by an award-winning training provider Staff can attain the qualification without having to disrupt their working week Can be delivered in-house to your team to suit your specific audience and training requirements Funding options and flexible payment terms available to make best use of your training budget paralegal@clt-scotland.co.uk

3 Invest today For a brighter tomorrow How are the courses taught? What are the course costs? Flexible home study The courses have comprehensive, subject specific manuals which include theoretical teaching, judicial precedent, legislative provision, relevant forms and worked examples. All students have access to the Andersonian Law Library at the University of Strathclyde. Continuous assessment Tutor support Students can discuss any queries about the course and its content with our dedicated paralegal team and the course tutor by or telephone. This course fee includes all the course manuals, marking fees, qualification and support - there are no additional costs. Course fees can be paid in full or spread across monthly instalments to suit your budget. There are a series of assignments based on practical application of the law in a subject area. These are submitted online to the course tutors for marking and feedback. The Specialist Paralegal Qualification in a subject area costs 1,695 + VAT for non-clt Members and 1,495 + VAT for CLT Members. Is funding available? Yes. We are committed to ensuring that our courses are affordable and accessible to all. Examination Students can complete the course in their own time and qualify as soon as they successfully complete the assignments and exam. Course registration is for a maximum of 18 months. The Specialist Paralegal Qualification On successful completion, graduates receive a Specialist Paralegal Qualification (SCQF Level 10) in their practice area from the University of Strathclyde. The Graduation Graduations take place at a formal ceremony in the Barony Hall at the University of Strathclyde. Becoming an M.S.S.P. Graduates are entitled to the designation M.S.S.P. after their name, recognising their specialist legal knowledge and practical skills. Part Time Fee Grant Flexible Training Opportunities Fund Skills Development Scotland allow employers to claim 500 back on successful completion of the course by an employee. Decisions within 5 days. Training must be completed by July We also now consider Career Development Loans, ELCAS Funding Applications and Trust Fund Awards. Who are the course tutors? The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) offer a 500 grant to individuals earning less than 23,000 p/a. Applications can be made within a month of course registration. Approval within 28 days. There is an open book exam based on the assignments, taken either at an exam diet in a central venue throughout the year, or in your office at a date and time that suits you. How long do the courses take The Graduation - Graduation Ceremony at the Barony Hall Our alumni We are committed to the continuing personal and professional development of our students and graduates. All graduates are invited to join our alumni organisation, the Society of Specialist Paralegals (SSP). Our course tutors are expert practitioners and academics who have many years of professional and teaching experience. The tutors provide feedback and assistance to all delegates to ensure that they successfully achieve qualification. The Society provide a network for our 6,000 past graduates, along with recruitment advice, updates from the profession, information on recruitment opportunities and reduced rates on CPD. 3

4 Practice Areas Module Headings Civil Court The Role of the Paralegal & Sources and General Principles of Civil Law Elements of the Law of Contract & The Supply of Goods and Sale of Goods Act Debt Recovery and Diligence & The Civil Courts and their Jurisdiction Drafting Skills and Small Claims Summary Cause Procedure, Ordinary Cause Procedure & Initial Writs Court of Session Procedure & Appeals and Expenses Dealing with the Client Preparing and Presenting a Case Accounts of Expenses Professional Ethics Commercial Conveyancing Client entities; Communicating with/reporting to Clients & Introducing the Commercial Property Market Place The Different Registers, Examining Title Registration of Deeds in the Land Register of Scotland and in the Register of Charges/ Register of Mortgages and Charges; Notifying Tenant and Superior Landlord of Transfer Purchase and Sale Transactions Missives of Lease, Back Letters, Schedule of Condition, Common Law of Commercial Leases, Full Repairing and Insurance Fees Progressing and Completing the Lease Transaction; Assignation; Subleases; Variations of Leases Enforcement of Missives: Burdens Company Law Introduction to the Various Forms of Business Mediums Formation and Constitution of a Private Limited Company & the Role of a Promoter (a) Tailor Made v Shelf Company and (b) Resolutions and Company Meetings Shares & Shareholders; Allotting Shares Transfer of Shares Company Directors Company Secretary, Auditors, Company Registers, Audited Accounts & the Annual Return Shareholder Actions & Insider Dealing Regulation Company Shares, Finances, Facilities & Security Readership, Administration and Liquidation Procedures Criminal Law Scots Criminal Law: Historical Background & Sources The Role of the Prosecutor in Scotland The Role of the Defence Preparation of a Case for Criminal Trial The Structure of the Criminal Courts in Scotland Solemn and Summary Criminal Procedure Common Crimes and Offences Precognition of a Criminal Case The Laws of Evidence The Principal Defences in Scots Law European Convention on Human Rights Solicitor/Client Relationships Legal Aid Debt Recovery Introduction: Collection Techniques, Who is the Debtor and Basic Credit Management The Data Protection Act and Consumer Credit Act Late Payment Act, Jurisdiction and Undefended Debt Recovery Procedure Defended Litigation: An Introduction Diligence: Enforcing the Decree Bankruptcy and Liquidation: An Introduction Scotland s Debt Arrangement Scheme Employment Law Employee Status & Other Working Relationships Contracts of Employment Unfair Dismissal Disciplinary Hearings Redundancy Termination of the Employment Relationship Discrimination Employment Tribunal Procedure Maternity Rights, Paternity Leave and Time Off for Dependants Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) Trade Union Recognition & Consultation 4 Join us on Facebook - CLT Paralegal

5 Family Law Domestic Relations The Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act [1981] and Civil Partnership Act [2004] (as amended by Family Law (Scotland) Act [2006] Grounds for Divorce and Dissolution) Financial Provision on Divorce and Dissolution Separation Agreement The Divorce Client Parents and Children The Legal Capacity of Children Court Orders Relating to Parental Rights and Responsibilities Licensing Law The History of Licensing Regulation in Scotland Licensing Objectives, Boards & Forums Premises Licenses The Operating Plan The Licensed Hours & Extension Personal Licenses & Trade Staff Variations, Transfers, Reviews Licensed Standards Officer Conditions Offences & Conduct The Civic Government (Scotland) Act [1982] & Associated Local Authorities Licenses The Gambling Act [2005] The Private Security Industry Act [2001]: SIA Licensing & Employee Conduct Laws Affecting Licensed Premises Reparation Law General Principles of Reparation Law Negligence Road Traffic Claims Public Liability Claims and Occupiers Liability Claims Employer s Liability Claims The Six Pack Regulations Quantum The Pursuer s Claim Progressing the Claim Raising the Action Court of Session Ordinary Procedures Incidental Procedures Residential Conveyancing Sources of Law, Capacity to Contract & Client Information Offering for Heritable Property Selling Heritable Property & Breach of Contract New Build Developments & Missives Requirements of Writing & Execution of Documentation Matrimonial/Family Homes & Property Transactions Examination of Title Land Registration & Conveyancing Procedures Sale of Secure Tenancies, Powers of Attorney & Orders under the Adults with Incapacity Act Abolition of the Feudal System & the Title Conditions Act Law of the Tenement Borrowing on Heritable Property Residential Leases Insolvency & Executry Conveyancing Acquisition of a Business & Professional Negligence Wills, Trusts & Executries Practice The Requirement of Making a Valid Will What You Cannot Do If You Wish To Make A Valid Will; The Law Applicable Where There Is No Will Various Clauses Used in Drafting a Will 4 Different Will Styles; Civil Partnership Act; Changes to Trust Taxation following the Finance Act [2006] When a Deed of Family Arrangement (Deed of Variation is Used). Provides Style (1) Deed of Variation (2) Codicil (3) Deed of Assumption and Minute of Resignation (4) Letter of Declinature (5) Holograph Will and Relative Documentation The Procedure From Death to Close of Executry. Provides (1) List of Sheriffdoms (2) Table of Commissary Fees (3) Styles of Declaration Provides Style of Form C1; Provides Style of IHT400 and Copy of Inland Revenue Notes Procedure in Intestate Succession Inheritance Tax Guardianships Powers of Attorney Provides Styles of Executry Account and of Discharge Provides Style of Trusts Account for 2 Consecutive Years The Law Relating to Trusts Find us on Linkedin - CLT (Scotland) Ltd 5

6 Working with you To deliver your potential Don t take our word for it... The Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal Scheme is crucial for paralegals, solicitors and for the public, who need to have faith in the knowledge and skills of the people dealing with their transactions. - Rob Marrs The Law Society of Scotland The course was a springboard for my career. It gave me access to wider sources and resources as well as personal guidance from the tutor. On completion, I was able to secure a position with a private firm. - Stephen McGowan Director - Licesning & Gambling, Lindsays The course definitely enhanced my career prospects. Qualifying as a paralegal gave me the confidence to achieve my ambition to become a fee earner and be recognised for my contribution to the firm. - Gillian McGoldrick Senior Legal Executive Tods Murray LLP I can now deal with an entire case start to finish, at a lower chare out rate than solicitors, reducing costs to clients and increasing firm revenue. It also frees up partners allowing them to concentrate on running the business. - Alison Butters Private Client Paralegal, DMD Law LLP I applied to SAAS for help towards payment of the course fees and found that after downloading their application form, it was a simple matter of completing a straightforward form, getting confirmation from CLT (Scotland) Ltd that the details were correct and I had verification of the funding within 28 days. - Dawn Smeaton Corporate Services Department, Angus Council The method of study allowed me to fit in real life commitments and was complimented by excellent tutor support - the result has enabled me to embrace a new career challenge. - Margaret Stewart Partner, Sentinel Law 6 follow us on Twitter (@ParalegalCLT)

7 Enrolment Form 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. PERSONAL DETAILS (BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE) Title: First Name: Surname: Address: Employer's Name (if applicable): Employer s / Home Address (delete as applicable): Postcode: DX No: Tel No: Fax No: Course Subject: 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 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. PAYMENT OPTIONS (please tick preferred method of payment) Full Payment by card cheque Deposit Payment by card cheque NB Cheques should be payable to CLT (Scotland) Ltd Payment by instalments: Enclosed is a cheque payable to Central Law Training for Please send me a standing order mandate. Cheque: Enclosed is a cheque payable to Central Law Training for (including VAT) Card Payment: Please indicate exact amount you wish to pay Card type: Mastercard Visa Debit Electron Visa Credit (please tick) JCB Switch Maestro Solo Name on Card: Security Code: Card Number: Issue Number: Valid From: Expiry Date: Specialist Paralegal Qualification (Telephone) (Fax) paralegal@clt-scotland.co.uk Paralegal Training Department 5th Floor 80 St Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5UB DX: GW179 GLASGOW 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. Signature Date Booking Code (Office Use) SQ

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