Certificate Program In Paralegal Skills by SCSD Nagpur

Introducing

Build a strong foundation in legal support with our Certificate Program in Paralegal Skills. This course covers essential topics like legal research, case management, document preparation, and client communication, providing practical skills to support attorneys and law firms. Perfect for those interested in a paralegal career, this program equips you with the knowledge and proficiency to excel in various legal environments.


Program Highlights

This course provides student with the skills and knowledge on

Course Outline

Module 1. – Introduction to Paralegals

  • Introduction to Paralegal and Paralegal Skills

  • Scope of Paralegals in India

  • Need for paralegal skills

Module 2. – Legal Ethics and Responsibilities for Paralegals

  • Concept of Notice- Statutory, public and general

  • Civil Litigation for Paralegals

  • Criminal Litigation for Paralegals

  • Commercial Law for Paralegals

  • Conveyancing for Paralegals

  • Consumer Rights and Remedies for Paralegals

Module 3. – Handling Information & Records

  • Handling different types of Records

  • Maintaining court Diaries and Updating

  • Organizing and Handling Meetings and Appointments

  • Maintaining Client Information and Contact Details,

  • Handling e library

  • Handling Law Books, Periodicals, AIR and Journals

Module 4. – Supervision of Court Cases and Litigation

  • Hierarchy of Courts in India

  • Applications, suits, plaints written statement, Injunctions and appeals

  • Court Registry and its procedure

  • Information about calculation of Court Fees

  • Judicial Paper v/s Non-Judicial Paper

  • Attestations and its types

  • Keeping Case Diary and Reminders

  • Use of technology to manage litigations and court cases

Module 5. – Handling of Intellectual Property Rights

  • Introduction about IPR

  • Types of IPR

  • Setting Reminders in IPRs

  • Application for Filing Trademark

  • Application for Filing Patent

  • Application for Filing Copyright

  • Application for Filing Design

Module 6. – Introduction, Handling Business Law and Paralegal

  • Introduction and types of company

  • Incorporation of the company under Companies Act 2013

  • Kinds of Legal Entities

  • Registrar of Companies & Legal Compliances

  • Introduction to Digital Signatures & DIN

  • Merger and Acquisition of the companies

Module 7. – Paralegal Management for Banking, Insurance & Finance matter

  • Introduction to Banking, insurance and finance

  • Basic information about Finance & Accounts

  • Fair Debt Collections Process in India

  • Loan Documentation Support

  • Insurance Claims and Support (Life and General insurance)

Module 8. – Introduction to Real Estate Records

  • Law and Real Estate

  • Real Estate Documentations

  • Registration process for Real Estate

  • Procurement of Certified Copies from Registrar’s office

  • Carrying Due Diligence at Registrar Office

Module 9. – Paralegal at Legal Process Outsourcing

  • Introduction to LPO and legal databases

  • Types of projects under LPO

  • Online Piracy Handling, E-Discovery

  • Needs and requirements of LPO

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