Course Overview
The Paralegal Certificate Programme is designed for students who are desirous of practicing as Paralegals and within the legal field, they will be provided with a broad-based introduction to the field of Paralegalism. Through the pursuit of this programme, students will become familiar with sources of legal authority, legal analysis and writing, as well as, the specific functions and duties of the Paralegal within the law office. Upon completion, students will have an understanding of the legal system, as well, as the proper role of the Paralegal within that system and in the law office.
IMPORTANT: All Paralegal students are expected to seek and complete a mandatory 80 Hours of Internship at the end of the programme at a Law Office, Legal Department, or Law Firm. An internship is mandatory for all Paralegal students and can begin any time within the 3rd Semester of the Programme. The internship will assist you in gaining practical knowledge of the legal profession and cementing the knowledge you would have gained throughout the programme.
Course Content
- Introduction to Computers
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Project Skills & Communication
- Law & the Profession of Law
- Legal Writing and Client Interview Techniques
- Introduction to Civil Law: Torts, Personal Injury & Compensation
- Criminal Law & Procedure
- Introduction to Contracts, Commercial and Company Law
- Conveyancing and Real Property Transactions
- Introductions to Family Law & Divorce
- Introduction to Administrative Law & Procedure
- Introduction to Probate and Administration of Estates
- Advanced Paralegal Law & Office Management
Registration & Application Information
Delivery Format: Online
Application Fee: $5,000.00
Duration: 7 Months
Intake period: January, May/June & September
Days: Saturdays OR Sundays
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
For the completion of the application process, students will be required to submit the following documents to support their application, these documents can be scanned and uploaded to the application form or emailed to ile.lawunit@gmail.com.
Documents to be submitted are:
- Proof of Qualifications (CSEC / GCE results)OR a transcript if you already have a degree. The CSEC subjects must include Mathematics OR Principles of Accounts (POA), English A, and any other subject.
- Valid Photograph Identification (nationally issued which can be Driver's License, Passport, or Voters ID)
- Tax Registration Number (TRN)
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- One passport size photo
**A non-refundable registration fee of $5,000.00 is payable upon receipt of Letter of Acceptance confirmation.
Programme Cost
USD 850.00 – International Students
JMD 125,000.00 – Jamaican Students
PLEASE NOTE: (Cost includes a non-refundable administrative fee of USD$40 / JM$5,000)
Fees are non-refundable after the first day of class. There will be a full refund of Tuition Fees Only paid for classes that are canceled.
