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The Paralegal Practitioner June 2008
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The Paralegal Practitioner
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The free monthly e-newsletter from the Institute of Paralegals |
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June 2008 Edition |
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In this edition:
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The Institute Partners with Cambridge University |
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You can now study for a Certificate in Paralegal Practice or Certificate in Legal Skills from Cambridge University.
These open access, practically-orientated, courses cover topics such as:
- Introduction to Legal Research and Writing -
Contract Drafting and Interpretation for Practitioners - Introduction to Intellectual Property Law - Introduction to Conveyancing - Introduction to Company Law - Introduction to Family Law
The Institute has partnered with Cambridge University to create two highly practical on-line courses covering 24 different topics, all designed especially for paralegals, legal support staff and other non-lawyers working in a legal environment. Read more >>
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Invitation: join the Paralegal Standards Working Party |
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Having successfully published National Competency Standards for Legal Secretaries earlier this year, we are now working on the second stage of the project: National Competency Standards for Paralegals. The first draft of the standards will be available for comment during the summer.
As with the secretarial standards, government/nationally recognised legal qualifications will be available to those able to show that they comply with the standards.
You are welcome to join the 45 law firms, regulators and others who are either on our working party or with a watching brief.
Membership is free and there are no implications, legal or otherwise. Please contact standards@InstituteofParalegals.org , telephone 020 7887 1420 or read more >>
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Careers Advice Day for Sixth Formers |
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The Institute is joining with the Law Society, Bar Council and Ilex in running a legal careers advice day in November aimed at sixth formers.
The event "So you want to be a lawyer?" will be held at the Law Society Hall in Chancery Lane, London on 21st November.
For further information please contact Rita Oscar at the Law Society on 020 7242 1222.
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Companies Act 2006 |
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The Companies Act 2006 (formerly the Company Law Reform Bill) received Royal Assent on 8th November 2006. The Act will effectively replace existing companies legislation with the exception of provisions relating to company investigations and community interest companies.
All parts of the Act will come into force by October 2009, but there will be early commencement of some of the provisions. Read more >>
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Member Profile – The Police National Legal Database |
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We occasionally showcase members and member organisations:
The Police National Legal Database is a criminal law web-site containing up-to-date, and interpreted, legal information.
It also includes case law and standard offence wordings, which incorporate the “points to prove” and “police actions” that are vital to a fair and successful legal process within the criminal justice system.
An extensive portion of the site relates to topical questions and answers regarding the law. Extensive information is also provided about sentencing guidelines.
Originally created for the benefit of the police forces in England and Wales, the Database is available as a subscription service.
The easy-to-navigate site also provides links to other useful criminal law related sites, and is of benefit to all practitioners within the legal profession and criminal justice system. Read more >>
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New Consumer Protection Legislation |
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In May many consumer protection laws (including most of the Trade Descriptions Act) were replaced by the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The new regulations ban traders in all sectors engaging in unfair commercial (mainly marketing and selling) practices against consumers. The regulations also set out how commercial practices can be unfair by being misleading (by action or omission) or aggressive, and list 31 specific practices which are banned. Read more >>
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Information Round Up |
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Dates for your diary: |
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We invite submissions for inclusion, free of charge, in this diary section. Inclusion is at our sole discretion.
Please e-mail us at newsletter@InstituteofParalegals.org
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July |
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7 th |
Law Society Anti-Money Laundering course, London. Read more >>
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8 th |
Law Society road show in Newcastle on e-disclosure rules, practice and benefits. Read more >>
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9 th |
Law Society road show in Leeds on e-disclosure rules, practice and benefits. Read more >>
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September |
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12 th |
Closing date for submissions to Law Society Excellence Awards Read more >>
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October |
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Cambridge University paralegal courses begin
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November |
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21st |
"So you want to be a lawyer" sixth formers' careers day at the Law Society, London
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