Learn all about the procedural aspects of civil litigation in England and Wales.
Paralegals are increasingly being used by solicitors to carry out work which used to be seen as the exclusive province of qualified solicitors. By specialising in a particular area of practice they are often able to acquire, in the course of their work experience, expertise in their specialist field.
By specialising they are able to acquire that level of expertise in a comparatively short time and quickly become a financial asset to their firms. Increasingly, it is being recognised that legal training which runs alongside their legal practice will benefit paralegal staff and their employers.
This course is intended to provide you with a practical grounding in civil litigation. It attempts to fill some of the gaps in legal knowledge and practice which can occur when that knowledge is largely gained from doing the job. The aim of this course is not only to provide knowledge of the procedural steps which are taken in a case but also to provide a better understanding as to the reasons why such steps are taken.
What you'll learn:
- Fundamental knowledge for litigators
- Preliminary considerations
- Early action on the case
- Methods of dispute resolution
- Commencement of proceedings and statements of case
- Judgement in default and interim applications
- Case management
- Evidence: practice and procedure
- Factual and expert evidence
- Settlement and preparation for trial
Find out more
For an informal discussion on how we may help you, contact the Paralegal team on +44 (0)141 225 6700 or email paralegal@clt.scot.
What our clients say
"I found the programme benefitted me in my career. After completing the specialist paralegal qualification, I have recently changed employers and I believe that having the specialist paralegal qualification helped me in obtaining my current position."
Mary Smith, Paralegal, Sparke & Kingsley Solicitors
"I enjoyed learning Civil Litigation in more detail after previous experience in Debt Recovery. The course fitted nicely around my work and personal life and the assignments really made me think about how to put into practice what I learned throughout my studies."
Samantha Marsden, Paralegal, TWM Solicitors LLP
"I enjoyed the continuous support of the tutors and the flexibility of the course and now practice the skills learned through the course in my every day duties within the workplace."
Michelle Clendennen, Executive Legal Assistant, Motability Operations
"I enjoyed the Paralegal training programme from CLT from start to finish. At the start, I was a little nervous taking on the commitment of a home course, but when I settled down, I really enjoyed it. I was especially proud of the graduation at Bristol Cathedral."
Nicky Secrett, Paralegal, AWB Partnership LLP