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National Certificate: Paralegal Practice

National Certificate: Paralegal Practice

 

The South African Law School, conveniently situated on Adderley Street in Cape Town, was established in 1996. The school provides specialised training for legal support staff of professional practices, financial institutions, corporations and those wanting to embark upon a legal career. Certain courses conducted by the school also appeal to the self-employed businessperson or owners of small to medium companies.

The South African Law School is accredited by SASSETA and ICSA.

PARALEGAL

The National Paralegal Institute identifies a Paralegal as a person who is qualified by education, training or work experience to perform legal, social welfare or related work, which requires a basic knowledge of the law.

THE PARALEGAL MAY BE FOUND:

  • In community based advice offices run by community organisations or NGO’s
  •  Employed by a government department or a non-government organisation
  •  Working in Labour Law consultancies or for trade unions
  •  Employed by a Legal Practitioner or Legal Firm
  •  Self-employed as a Paralegal Practitioner or Legal consultant
  •  Employed in a banking, insurance or other corporate environment

 

Paralegals should be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing;

Assisting people to comply with administrative requirements such as the completion of official forms;

Understand fundamental legal concepts

Provide basic legal advice

Understand the circumstances in which it is appropriate to refer matters to a Legal Practitioner;

Advise and educate members of communities on Human Rights issues;

 
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CIS Professional Qualification

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The CIS course of study prepares candidates for Chartered Secretaryship. It is a tough and rigorous course, in keeping with the intense demands made on the Chartered Secretary in his or her chosen specialised field, whether it be a Company Secretary, Accountant, Accounting Officer, Administrator or Manager.

The South African Law School was established in 1996 and is an accredited training provider specialising in legal education and training.

The School has been accredited by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA) to provide training for the CIS programme.

The School will offer CIS 1 on a full-time and part-time basis. CIS 2 & 3 will be offered on a part-time basis only
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Certificate Course in Debt Collecting
The objective of this course is to provide comprehensive training in the process of debt collecting.
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Conveyancing & Finances

Conveyancing practice for Secretaries and Paralegals

The South African Law School proudly introduces its Certificate Course in Conveyancing. This course is aimed at qualifying capable and competent Conveyancing Secretaries and Paralegals.
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Deceased Estates

Administration of deceased estates

The South African Law School's course in the Administration of Deceased Estates is a short certificate course aimed at preparing Candidate Attorneys, Attorneys, Executors, Administrators and Trust Officers in the highly regulated and lucrative field of Estate Planning and the Administration of Deceased Estates.

Duration

14 Saturdays

For more details about this course, see the Documents section, or contact us on 021 418 4355 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Customised Corporate Training

The South African Law School is able to design and facilitate training according to the requirements of any law firm, company or organisation.

In this regard the School has previously conducted Legal Writing training for various businesses, Debt Collecting training for the employees of the Government of Botswana; and Deceased Estates training for the employees of the Government of Lesotho.

Please contact the School’s Business Development Manager to discuss your requirements.

 

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Commencement Dates

Paralegal course: full time:
  • Module 2 start date- 20th March
  • Module 3 start date 16th April
  • Module 4 start date 22nd April
  • Module 5 start date 25th April
  • Additional Subjects starting from 13th May
Paralegal Course: part time:
  • Module 2 start date 13th April
  • Module 3 start date 8th June
  • Module 4 start date 13 June
  • Module 5 start date 17 August
  • Additional subjects starting from 14 September
Conveyancing part time:
  • start date on 6th April
Administration of Deceased Estates:
  • start date 6th April

 

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