NALP
Level 4
QN: 610/5266/8
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NALP Level 4 Certificate for Associate Paralegals
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NALP. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 228 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
NALP
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
228 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Criminal Law for Associate Paralegals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of Criminal Law
- Analyse the elements of a crime
- Discuss the general defences
- Understand the types of Homicide and the special defences available
- Understand other types of crime including theft, robbery, burglary, fraud and criminal damage
- Understand how an offence may be attempted
2
Employment Law & Practice for Associate Paralegals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the distinction between employees, workers and self-employed and identify the terms within a Contract of Employment and their scope and impact
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of how the employment relationship can be lawfully terminated
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles and practice of ‘unfair dismissal’; ‘wrongful dismissal’ and redundancy
- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply the law on employees’ rights under both statute and common law
3
English Legal System for Associate Paralegals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- A| thorough understanding of the structure of law
- Understand the types of legal personnel
- A detailed knowledge of how law is made
- Understand the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
4
Law of Tort for Associate Paralegals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of liability in Tort
- Understand the concept of negligence
- Know how to apply the professional requirements of drafting client communications
- Understand occupiers’ liability
- Understand the general defences which may be available in Tort
- Understand remedies available in tort
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5266/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NALP
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2025