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• Diploma in Laws of Procedure (University of Malta) (MQF Level 5)
• Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
Other training programmes for Legal Procurator includes:
• Diploma of Legal Procurator (University of Malta) (MQF Level 5)
Legal Procurators must also be in a possession of a warrant.
Typically, employers look for Law graduates or newly warranted Lawyers to perform the tasks of this role as a transition period for their eventual profession as a Lawyer.
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
Knowledge and skills
Legal and Related Associate Professionals areas are expected to have:
• An understanding of the workings of courts and legal procedures
• Knowledge of national laws and the relevant international legislation
• The ability to understand complex language and terminology
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Legal research skills and writing skills
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills in Maltese
and English • IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and the ability to take
decisions on the spot
• Time management skills and the ability to
work under pressure and adhere to tight
deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills
• Diligence
• Flexibility
• Focused
• Inquisitiveness
• Methodical
• Trustworthiness
Related career opportunities
• Corporate Services Officer
• Court Clerk
• Lawyer
• Legal and Compliance Assistant
• Legal Researcher
• Notary Public
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