Fellowship Course
Employment Law & Practice
This award is for the paralegal working in their particular department in Legal Practice, Commerce, Industry or the Public Sector department doing work of a specialised or semi-specialised nature. The Fellowship Award means that a paralegal can further add to their specialist knowledge in that particular area of law and/or practice in which they are involved.
Syllabus
Sources of Employment Law: Legislation, Primary, Main Employment Acts, Delegated Statutory Instruments, Codes of Practice, European Community Law , The Community Institutions , Community Instruments
The Contract of Employment:Difference between Employed and Self-employed, Formation of Contract of Employment, Terms, Express, Implied, Incorporated, Collective Agreements, Good Faith, Restraint of Trade, Industrial Action, Continuity of Employment, Statutory Provision, Payment of Wages, Sickness, Trade Union Membership and activities. Guarantee payments, Public Duties, Training, Breach
Termination of Employment: Dismissal, Notice, Wrongful, Express, Constructive, Mutual, Resignation, Frustration Unfair Dismissal, Qualifications, Reasons for Dismissal, Fair dismissal, Code of Conduct, Rules of Procedure, Remedies, Reinstatement, Compensation, Awards
Health & Safety at Work: This is a specialised subject in its own right and only outline knowledge is required together with the ability to seek correct applications: Legislation, The Criminal Code, Enforcement, Safety Representatives, Tort, Breach of Statutory Duty, Negligence, Vicarious liability, The European Community
Discrimination: Sex, Gender, Racial, Direct, Indirect, Victimisation, Enforcement and Remedies
Other Rights: Equal Pay, Legislation, Like Work, Equal Value, Defences, Maternity Rights, Redundancy, Dismissal, Alternative Employment, Business Transfer, Procedure, Calculation
Industrial Relations: Only an outline knowledge is expected: Trade Union, Composition, Collective Bargaining and Agreements ACAS
Tribunals and Arbitration: Employment Tribunal, Jurisdiction, Composition, Practice, Application to Pre-hearing, Procedure, Role of ACAS, Pre-hearing, Review Hearing, Procedure, Costs, Remedies, Review and Appeal, Arbitration, Form, Steps, Enforcement of Award, Conciliation, Form
Legislation: The Contract of Employment; Terms; Statutory Provision; Termination of Employment; Health & Safety at Work; Tort; Discrimination; Equal Pay; Maternity Rights; Redundancy; Industrial Relations; Trade Union; Tribunals and Arbitration
Method of Study
This is a distance learning course. As a distance learning student, you study at home in your own time. Access to a law library or law texts is essential as the award involves research.
Assessment
The Fellowship Award is assessed through three substantial 'work based' assignments / projects of some 5000 words each. There are no time limits involved.
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
Diploma in Paralegals Studies (Level 4/5)
Post Graduate Diploma in Paralegal Practice ( Level 7)
Law Degree
ILEX Level 6
Other Equivalent (please specify)
Cost
The cost of the Award is £350 or a deposit of £150 and four monthly payments of £50.
Enrolment Go to Enrolment & Payment or telephone Admissions on 020 3176 0900.
Delivery Policy: Upon receipt of the course fees, or if paying by installments on receipt of the initial payment, the course material is delivered by first
class post or emailed within twenty-one days. Refund / Return / Cancellation Policy: A student can cancel within 10 days of the receipt by them of the
study material supplied and will receive a refund of the full amount paid, less the sum of £25 to cover administration costs, provided that the said study
material is returned in 'as new' condition. No refunds will be made in any other circumstances. Privacy Policy: All financial details (Credit or Debit Card
numbers) are not, and will not be stored by us and will be destroyed as soon as the financial transaction has been completed.
