We are training paralegals in the UK both privately, and a lot who are funded through government training schemes. It is an excellant career path for a young person and is combined with an NVQ(or two) and key skills.
We are currently training 70 18-24 year olds who are making great progress. Some have their own supervised caseloads , others help on cases. We provide training in over 20 leegal specialisations including Human Rights, Personal injury and clinical negligence as well as costing and legal cashiering.
Times are changing and all professional services are altering the way services are delivered to take into account cost and IT. Speed and efficiency of communication is the order of the day. paralegals have been popular in the USA for years but are still relatively new in the UK.
Standards of achievement are high and personal and practical skills are emphasised throughout the training.
The emphasis placed on core competencies by the awarding body ILEX(PT) is added value to the scheme. Any companies or firms interested in the scheme which is funded 100% for the 18-24 age group should contact us at:
smcgaughran@aol.com for further details.
Having a trained paralegal in house could save a lot of bills and worries in the future! You can have a legal eagle of your own they're not just found in legal firms. If your HR department needs some H&S or employment law talent in house then consider this as an option.
Susan McGaughran
