The Academy was developed to provide direct and useful legal training. Unlike some other courses which may charge many thousands of pounds  for quasi-academic training, our objective is to provide current, valuable  preparation for a Paralegal career. Our senior staff  are law graduates of many years standing and encompass  a former solicitor, a barrister and experienced paralegals who are all aware  of the increasing pressures facing those seeking a career in the law. Many University graduates, even after completing their LPC are sadly  unfamiliar with procedure and practice. Our aim is to provide employment  ready, cost effective Paralegal staff. As this course is designed to be largely completed by distance learning,  there is no need for us to bear costly overheads including crippling  professional indemnity premiums. The benefits of these costs are passed on to our students. © The Paralegal Academy 2011.