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How law apprenticeships get funded
Depending on which side of the desk you're on, the numbers look different. Pick the guide that applies to you.
For learners
The learner funding guide
How much you pay (nothing), what the government covers, and what your firm's role is.
Short answer: you pay £0.
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For employers
The employer funding guide
Levy, non-levy funding by age, incentive payments and how Datalaw handles the paperwork.
Non-levy firms pay nothing for apprentices aged 16 to 24.
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All apprenticeship routes
Nine recognised routes into law — pick the one that fits where you are today.