Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal studies Workshop

Script Legal Services
Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced
Teacher/Instructor: FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY AND INDIAN HIGH SKILLED INSTRUCTORS
Term: 9 months
Seats: 100
Fee: 300000 INR

Course Description:

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IN TODAY’S competitive world of business, gaining efficiency and staying profitable have become the corporate mantras. Most international law firms based in the US and Europe is taking the Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) route to be lucrative. Several international law firms, legal departments of large corporations and also state and federal government agencies are increasingly outsourcing their legal work to India to reduce cost and increase efficiency; India’s legal services are affordable and efficient. Preparation of pleadings, docketing, proof-reading, transcription of recorded documents, litigation support and research, case studies and law firm marketing are various avenues of work that are being outsourced to India
Outsourcing legal work to India costs up to 80 per cent less than the cost of using the services of American law firm’s .The advantage of the time zone, availability of English speaking attorneys and familiarity with common law doctrines attract foreign firms. Indian attorneys, Graduates with US/UK qualifications in Legal fields are sought after. International attorneys are impressed not only by the labor cost differential, but also by the quality and speed of work done. Most LPO outfits in India are reported to be staffed 24/7, research analysts have concluded that its overall benefits have tremendously boosted business. The LPO business will soon become a mainstream practice for many attorneys and Graduates in India. Professionals with Indian law degrees, Graduates including paralegals, are assets to multinational law firms. The Minimum average salary of an attorney working at an outsourcing centre is around Rs 35,000. LPOs or legal process outsourcing companies provide a global platform to fresh law graduates, graduates with vast international exposure to hone their talents.
The Internet revolution hit the Indian legal industry, causing a dramatic evolution in the past few years. Rapid globalization of the Indian economy and the changes that IP networks/bandwidths have brought about, have had a significant impact on the entire legal profession by globalizing it literally, and as a result, career opportunities available to law students, Graduates today are truly immense.
High profits follow skills, and the legal profession offers high-value opportunities, provided you act as an extended arm of an overseas legal firm LPO encompasses contract drafting and review, litigation support, intellectual property, and legal research and drafting in India, lawyers are paid $30-90 per hour whereas the cost in the US is $300 an hour. The English speaking countries account for $185 billion of the $250 billion global legal industry. Indians who are familiar with both the English language and the Anglo-Saxon legal system are equipped to grab a share of this business Outsourcing and off-shoring are concepts not new to India. After the hugely popular business process outsourcing (BPO),the country is currently witnessing a boom in legal process outsourcing (LPO) with legal firms from around the world, turning to India to outsource their legal services For a young legal professional, a career with an LPO is attractive for several reasons:
It is a sunrise industry which should see a boom in the next eight years; a learning opportunity for those considering legal and paralegal careers in the West; there is a tremendous variety of work at all levels of expertise; attractive remuneration and future management prospects; an opportunity to work in a corporate structure that straddles borders; high-end opportunities for graduates of top law schools.
There are currently over a million lawyers in India and the country’s law schools churn out nearly 80,000 law graduates every year. Hardly 5 per cent of them join the law firms and legal departments. LPO has become a big attraction for many of our law graduates. Legal process outsourcing (LPO) is emerging as a key vertical in knowledge-based services in India. It is the next big thing waiting to happen for India The tasks of paralegals differ widely according to the type of organization for which they work. A corporate paralegal often assists attorneys with employee contracts, shareholder agreements, stock-option plans, and employee benefit plans. They also may help prepare and file annual financial reports, maintain corporate minutes’ record resolutions, and prepare forms to secure loans for the corporation. Corporate paralegals often monitor and review government regulations to ensure that the corporation is aware of new requirements and is operating within the law. Increasingly, experienced corporate paralegals or paralegal managers are assuming additional supervisory responsibilities such as overseeing team
projects.

The duties of paralegals who work in the public sector usually vary by agency. In general, litigation paralegals analyze legal material for internal use, maintain reference files, conduct research for attorneys, and collect and analyze evidence for agency hearings. They may prepare informative or explanatory material on laws, agency regulations, and agency policy for general use by the agency and the public. Paralegals employed in community legal-service projects help the poor, the aged, and others who are in need of legal assistance. They file forms, conduct research, prepare documents, and, when authorized by law, may represent clients at administrative hearings. Paralegals handle many routine assignments, particularly when they are inexperienced. As they gain experience, paralegals usually assume more varied tasks with additional responsibility. Paralegals do most of their work in offices and law libraries. Occasionally, they travel to gather information and perform other duties.
Paralegals employed by corporations and government usually work a standard 40-hour week.


Education and Training.

There are several ways to become a paralegal. The most common is through a community college paralegal program that leads to an associate degree. Another common method of entry, mainly for those who already have a college degree, is earning a certificate in paralegal studies. Associate and bachelor’s degree programs usually combine paralegal training with courses in other academic subjects. Certificate programs vary significantly, with some only taking a few months to complete. Most certificate programs provide intensive paralegal training for individuals who already hold college degrees. Paralegal, are placed in LPO,MNC legal sectors ,Govt legal sectors ,Private law firms, the district attorneys office, Government agencies, Major Corporations ,Banks, Hospitals or insurance Companies.


Script Legal Services India (P) Ltd is a Corporate Company. SLS’s corporate office is situated at Bangalore and branches at Chennai, New Delhi, Czech Republic, and U.S.A and U.K. SLS provides Legal counsel to various companies and entities regarding domestic/ International transactions, drafting of contracts and agreements. SLS serves the interest of companies with compliance issues, in all areas including Visa processing and work permit.

Script Legal Services India (P) Ltd is introducing Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal studies. This Certificate will be awarded by the Florida Gulf Coast University of America.
CERTIFIED BY AMERCIAN BAR COUNCIL.
This course has been developed by Professors of Law in the United States of America and every possible aspect of this program has been customized to cater to the needs of the participate and Business establishments like LPO,MNC,Legal Sectors, Government Legal Sectors in INDIA,USA,UK.
Script Legal Service train and equip students with the blend of skills and experience that employer’s want.

The Paralegal Studies has been introduced for the first time in India and first batch has started from S ...''

Phone:+91-9916162574

School Address:

SCRIPT LEGAL SERVICES INDIA (PVT) LTD.
#983 ,12th main, 1st cross, H.A.L II stage

Indiranagar, Bangalore-560008

Karnataka, India.



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