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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 co-investment, the £1,000 small-employer incentive and how Datalaw handles the paperwork.
£1,000 back for firms under 50 employees.
Read the employer guide →
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All apprenticeship routes
Nine recognised routes into law — pick the one that fits where you are today.