Learning Outcomes

Fundamentals of Paralegal Practice

Skills and Workplace

Foundations of Law

Lesson Summary

This module will introduce you to the basic roles, responsibilities and skills required of a paralegal. You'll learn about the importance and methods of developing good communication skills for paralegals. You'll explore the legal system of the UK, including the court structure, employment laws and more.

Becoming a Paralegal - Course assessment

This free online law course explains how to become a paralegal and lays out the responsibilities of a legal assistant.

Becoming a Paralegal

Are you passionate about the legal field? Do you dream of playing a crucial role in pursuing justice and making a real impact in the lives of others? This law course explores the roles, duties, qualifications and skills required to become a professional paralegal. We examine various laws and the legal system of the UK and discuss its court structure, key individuals within the legal system, criminal offences and regulations related to employment.

Duolingo’s 2026 Strategy: The Road to 100 Million DAUs

Coursera’s 2025 Strategy: Focusing on Campus, Scaling Back Degrees

Unlock 800+ Free Certificates: Master Tech & Soft Skills with CodeSignal Learn

DeepLearning.AI to Cross $100M in Sales on Coursera

EdX’s 2021: Year in Review

600+ Courses from Top Med Schools with Free Certificate & CME Credit

9 Best Quilting Courses for 2026: Turn Fabric Scraps Into Heirlooms

12 Best Data Science Courses for 2025

OpenAI Academy Review: A Close Look at ChatGPT 101 for Small Businesses

Beginning to Program: Review of CS50 Scratch Course

10,000+ Free Courses from Tech Giants: Learn from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and More

[2025] 2000+ Free SWAYAM + NPTEL Courses

Coursera Q4 2025: 197M Learners, ~$197M Revenue, ~$27M in Losses

Coursera and Udemy are Finally One. What’s Next?

Coursera’s New Deal with Google Could Cost the Company Millions

Duolingo Acqui-hires Music Gaming Studio NextBeat for $34.5 Million