More and more institutions rely on paralegals to render support services in the field of law and commerce. The responsibility that rests on the shoulders of the paralegal or legal assistant has increased significantly over the past few years, creating a need for thorough training.
This course focuses on the basic legal skills that paralegals need to work with confidence within the field of debt collection.
It will empower the paralegal to provide support functions in law firms, legal advice offices and other debt collection entities in the commercial sector. Paralegals will acquire the skills and confidence necessary to initiate and complete a debt collection independently.
Recommended: Our general course in legal practice if you have no prior knowledge of legal practice.
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Paralegals (legal assistants / legal support staff).
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Attorneys and candidate attorneys.
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Those who want to advance to the following roles: debt reviewer, counsellor, collector, recoveries or collections clerk, or collections assistant.
- The course is presented on Zoom over 4 hours on 2 mornings, from 08:00–12:30.
- Lectures can be attended either online, by obtaining recordings or through self-study.
- Important notice: Updated notes will be available from mid-February 2026. Updated recordings will be available 5 working days after the lectures have taken place.
- A study period of 1 month permitted for self-study and recordings.
- Recordings will be available to watch for 2 weeks and can be viewed twice.
- When opting for recordings, follow the instructions in your registration confirmation email to request access to view recordings online. Recordings can be viewed at any time once you've received login details. Recordings are only available for a limited time. Please refer to your registration confirmation letter for more information.
- The presentation is accompanied by a comprehensive reference manual.
- Paralegals (legal assistants) need to complete an evaluation to qualify to receive a certificate. Attorneys and candidate attorneys do not have to complete the evaluation.
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You’ll be able to perform legal functions and assistance to a legal practitioner in debt collection.
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Have an understanding of the law and civil procedures relevant to debt collection within the South African legal framework.
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Understand and utilise the various methods and processes of a debt collection practice.