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| Course Outline : What You Will Cover | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The ICI paralegal course
has been designed in conjunction with government and industry
representatives and helps you learn the skills you need to succeed within
the field of law quickly and conveniently.
Our program is designed for those who seek to enter the profession and for experienced paralegals and legal secretaries who wish to improve their skills and upgrade credentials. |
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| How Will You Benefit? |  |
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Start a career in a powerful and well
paid industry. The ICI paralegal studies course is your
stepping-stone toward an exciting career working for in-house legal departments of
large companies and private practice law firms specializing
in:
Government
This legal course will provide you
with a thorough knowledge of the legal industry, skills and
knowledge needed to keep pace in a thriving law practice. Job outlook According to the latest government statistics there is growing demand for Legal Assistants and Paralegals. It is forecasted that a 29% increase will occur between 2002 and 2012. Taking the ICI paralegal course can help you become a part of it all! A search of your local newspaper or online job search website will reveal the paralegals are among the most in demand positions in the workplace! What is a paralegal exactly? Paralegals are the support staff to the
legal profession of Barristers and Solicitors. Support includes
paralegal staff, legal secretaries, legal administrative assistants,
receptionists, registration clerks, accounts clerks and others. |
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| Course Levels Explained / Prerequisites | |
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This course leads to the awarding of either a
Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma depending on which level
you enrol at. The different levels are achieved by the amount of
course content and assessments involved within each module at the
basic (Certificate), intermediate (Diploma) and advanced (Advanced
Diploma) levels. You will be able to learn about what the difference
is between the three levels below:
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities. |
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The average time within which students complete studies is:
ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.
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| Study Mode : Distance Learning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This entire course is carried out via Distance
Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance
learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other
commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish
to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a
timetable. Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance, assessments takes place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class. Enrolments statistics reveal that students from the following categories are currently taking advantage of the distance learning experience at ICI:
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| Recognition & Accreditation | |
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Various government departments and business's have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry. The following is a partial list of companies and government departments which have enrolled or sponsored staff into ICI courses:
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| How Does it Work? - The ICI Learning Experience | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Already in the Profession or Industry? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating
existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating
your industry skills and contributing towards your professional
development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take
towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities. |
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| What Do I Get? | |
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 All
materials essential for course completion are included in the cost
of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:
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| Cut Off Date for the Next Intake | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand
and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course its at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don't miss out. Enrol today! |
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| Course Investment & Payment Plans - How Do I Get Started? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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the Enrol Now buttons below and you could be working on your first lesson –
and towards a new career – in a matter of days! |
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ACT NOW and start pursuing your dream of becoming a paralegal. Simply click on one of the Enrol Now buttons that corresponds with the course level and payment plan you wish to select (see above table). |
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This
course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).
The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very "hands on"
approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the
"theory" behind the industry - they are written and tutored by
industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of
your choice.
On
successful completion of the course you will receive:
I
have learned a lot from the lesson materials, as well as from the
staff. You all have demonstrated a professionalism which I hope to
reflect in my own career... I have enjoyed the lessons themselves and
had lots of fun.
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