Hi,

We are again at this time of year when staff holidays take its toll. In this light, our admin department will be operating much slower than usual from 19 July 2016 to 1 August 2016. As we are not closing totally, you will notice the slow down and we apologise in advance. We wish that you will all have a great summer, return rejuvenated and full of vigor for the opportunities ahead.

Wendy and the Team @ OTC

Hi Everybody!

Another year draws to a close and what an interesting year this was!

We thank all our students for their continued support and our pledge to continue our efforts on their behalf continues. We must, however, take a little break so our offices will be winding down from December 14, 2015 until January 6, 2016. We will remain, in a very limited capacity, to deal with administration but our usual quick response will be slower than usual.

We take this opportunity of wishing everyone a very happy holiday and a very happy Christmas to those of us who celebrate this season.

See you again from 6 January 2016.

Bye for now.

Wendy & the Team @ OTC

Before the pressure of work returns, I will write a few words of encouragement for those of us who need any such encouragement.

It seems that everyone threw caution to the wind and took a well deserved summer holiday this year. After working all the hours to ensure that their companies weathered the severe downturn of the past few years, this would be a very welcome break.

Now its back to work and to thoughts of improving career prospects. I seem to be writing about this ever so often but how true this is at this time of the year. After relaxing for a couple of carefree weeks, it is not hard to imagine that this is the case for many. Some may have endured jobs simply to keep afloat, pay the necessary bills and other living expenses but if truth be known, several will yearn for better and more. Getting a new qualification in law could be the answer. This may not only gain you a promotion but it should also give further job satisfaction. Employers must be secure in the knowledge that their staff is suitably qualified.

From the level of interested candidates so far, it seems that many are in agreement. This is not a hobby, this is a career-changing opportunity!

The Legal Sector continues to add more and more jobs to the jobs market allowing many to get new jobs, get promoted, move on, or simply to get trained up. This is very encouraging and we continue to get more and more candidates studying and qualifying as Legal Secretaries and Paralegals.

Throughout the height of the economic slowdown, many employees experienced increased workloads due to a reduced workforce. The pendulum has now swung to centre with the more positive economic outlook and employers are again increasing their workforce, taking on more staff.

We have seen the number of job offers rising and we welcome this as a very good sign that job prospects have improved. We have had many 'returners' doing refresher courses in order to brush up on past legal experience - a trend which we hope continues.

At this time of the year, many of us are preoccupied with the next holiday vacation spot, while many others are busy contemplating and seeking out new career moves. We may not be able to help you decide on your next summer spot but we will certainly help with your career.

The rise in job opportunities is here to stay, we hope, so get on a course and get your career on the move.

Our annual winter message is to wish everyone a Very Happy Holiday Season when it arrives as the College will be closed Monday 22 December 2014 and will re-open on Monday 5 January 2015.

We have had another successful year as so many of our students have progressed with new jobs, new qualifications and renewed ambitions. Long may this continue. I have even had time for a quick hang out at the odd castle so can truly say 2014 was a good year.[[File:Bavaria.jpg|none|auto]]

That's all for now until January!

Best wishes,

Wendy & The Team

Another summer rolls in bringing staff holidays to the fore. Please expect some delays with receiving course materials, diplomas, certificates, responses to emails, as our administration staff holidays begin.

We hope that you all have a fantastic summer. Please use this time to relax, rejuvenate and plan your future strategy regarding career and family life. These are 2 essential aspects for improving wellbeing so start today by improving your own. How we feel about ourselves could reflect how we feel about others. So start feeling good about yourself. Do something today to put yourself in a 'good mood'.

Have a lovely summer.

Wendy & Team

This is to remind all students, both current and potential, that as a college, we are not operating 24 hours every day. We have hundreds of students submitting assignments, registration forms, queries, sitting exams, receiving diplomas, certificates. Our dedicated administration team copes very well. However, for the odd candidate who expects to receive on-the-spot service or instant attendance, this is not always possible. In terms of registrations and payments, we aim to email all course materials and access details within a few hours, provided we receive payment notification during working hours. If we sometimes fall short, due to the odd hiccup caused by technical glitches, holidays or unexpected staff illnesses, we would expect that patience is observed.

We do appreciate that it can be unnerving not receiving materials and access to the lessons days after payment has been made. Thankfully, this has never been the case with us. All our materials and access are usually emailed within 24 hours, except on weekends, public holidays or for hiccups already mentioned.

We continue to support our hardworking Administration Department and Thank You to the majority who understands and accepts this.

Wendy@OTC

Easter approaches and we are all gearing up to welcome new and brighter horizons. The job front beckons with new jobs being advertised and we are all feeling more optimistic. Some of us will be venturing towards new opportunities within the workplace. If you are feeling comfortable with your current job, you could opt for a promotion rather than venturing too far afield. If you would prefer a whole new change in career, this is the time to stop thinking and start planning. Spring is the time for rejuvenation and new growth - so lets jump right in and embrace the opportunities. If your CV/Resume needs spring cleaning, get it done. If this means getting your skills updated -get it done. Breathe new life into your career, it will be worth it.

Unemployment has become a world phenomenon particularly for under 25s. Unemployed, not unemployable. No one has mentioned why but I think that the reason is due to the rise and rise of automation and computer technology. The downturn in world trade has seen significant changes in the way businesses operate but vast improvements have taken place since the days of 2008.

Most entry level jobs are now automated. I cannot forget walking into my local supermarket and suddenly all the smiley faces had been replaced by 'self-check outs'. No longer were there any first-time workers finding their feet in the jobs world.

This is likely to become exacerbated as even Amazon is now contemplating delivering parcels with Drones and Rolls Royce is experimenting with Drones cargo delivery. Soon there will be no need for sea captains and crews! Will commercial airlines be flying Drone aeroplanes too??

The workplace has definitely changed and will continue to evolve.

Where does this leave college and even university leavers?

Thank goodness that the legal profession still requires men and women to prepare cases, become advocates and judges and, of course, to advise clients on the various aspects of their legal issues.

As the law continues to expand its need for legal personnel and remains one of the mainstays for professionals, we will continue to offer professional training for those wishing to have a career in law.

We notify all our callers that due to long call waiting queues, it may be more convenient to email us. We apologise for any delays.

Team@OTC

OTC welcomes Canadian students who have joined the OTC Community. This Forum is to meet other likeminded students aspiring to reach the same goals ie improve working careers, improve existing legal knowledge or improve standards of living with increased wages.

This too has been the goal of OTC since its early days back in 1988. Then, it was an idea to bring such opportunities to Londoners. Today, it is bringing such opportunities worldwide, since OTC-Australia is doing a similar job on the Australian Continent.

OTC is throwing new doors wide open, with its concept of learning online. This is to be embraced, although like any 'new' arrival, some may view us with suspicion. This is natural as some websites exist merely to induce funds from unsuspecting individuals.

How does one avoid such pitfalls? Research! Buyer Beware! Caveat Emptor! are all phrases and words which come to mind.

Our biggest 'Plus' is with our Students. They came, they studied, they qualified. New careers began and they tell the story.

They will always be our greatest Ambassadors. To them OTC owes 'Special Thank You'.

So when you bump into Online Training College/OTC on the web, go ahead with confidence, knowing that the course(s) you undertake will be hugely beneficial, your hard earned funds will be well spent and legal professionals will recognise the value of your newly gained education. If they are in doubt, they will only need to test your abilities.

After all, students and law firms outside of Canada have been doing just that for the past 25 years.

Over the past decades, Endowment Mortgages were heavily marketed and many borrowers are now in possession of an Endowment Mortgage. How shocking it was to read recently, that many such borrowers may not have been adequately advised, or failed to understand the advice given and may now find themselves being unable to repay those loans on Redemption day. As our lessons in Mortgages show, borrowers should have taken out some form of repayment protection, such as Life Insurance Policies.

If you are one of the many subscribers to Endowment Mortgages, please read the following:

Interest-Only Borrowers Face 'Wake-Up Call'