Learn in-depth knowledge of personal injury law and its practical application via the framework of legislation and judicial guidance set out in relative case law.
You will explore the existence of a legal duty and become familiar with the concepts of statutory liability and strict liability. You will learn the test of “reasonable practicability“ and become familiar with the doctrine of contributory negligence.
Road traffic claims will be covered in detail, including the Highway Code, Third party insurance and the two main agreements of the Motor Insurers Bureau. Public Liability claims and Occupiers liability claims will also be explored, in particular tripping and slipping cases, snow and ice cases, road works cases.
You will be provided with an understanding of Employer’s Liability Claims and the circumstances in which they arise.
The course contains all the relevant information on quantification of claims, to include heads of claim, interest on damages using the medical evidence, jury awards and the Compensation Recovery Unit.
The qualification explains Interim Damages and Provisional Damages, the ways in which evidence/documents can be recovered, the circumstances in which Third Party Procedure may be used, Motions and counter-claims.
What you'll learn:
- Negligence General Principles
- Road Traffic Claims
- Public Liability Claims and Occupiers Liability Claims
- Employer’s Liability Claims
- Some Specific Statutory Duties (“The Six Pack Regulations“)
- Quantum
- The Pursuer’s Claim
- Progressing the Claim
- Raising the Action and Basic Court Procedure
- Incidental Procedures
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