95% Government Funded
Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship
Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship Overview
Key Features
- Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship
- 2 years duration distance learning apprenticeship
- 80% on-the-job work, 20% education, and training (off-the-job)
- Legal foundation topics and skill modules available online.
- The chance to become a qualified paralegal
- 1-2-1 meetings from your progress tutor to encourage your development and aid in creating a portfolio based on your work
- Finish the weekly assignments you submit and get comments from your progress tutor
- On completion become a registered member of National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP)
- After passing gain your NALP Paralegal Diploma
Curriculum
Mandatory Modules:
Introduction to Law for Paralegals
Legal Ethics and Responsibilities for Paralegals
Professional Skills for Paralegals
Technical Legal Knowledge – Select 4 optional modules
Civil Litigation for Paralegals
Criminal Litigation for Paralegals
Conveyancing for Paralegals
Employment Practice for Paralegals
Wills & Succession for Paralegals
Entrance Requirements
- You must not have a law degree
- English and maths from the GCSE at Level C/4 or higher, or an equivalent. Please be aware that if you did not complete GCSE Math and English or do not have the required scores, you may need to take Functional Skills Math and English exams. (To discuss suitable equivalent qualifications, please contact us.)
- You must be employed by a UK company
Note: You must be eligible to live and work in the UK permanently because apprentices are considered employees
Fees & Funding
The Education and Skills Funding agency (ESFA) has allocated funding to train thousands of professionals in work to gain further occupational qualifications. The ESFA provides 95% of the funding and your practice pays only 5%. As an approved registered government training provider Datalaw can take advantage of this funding on your firm’s behalf to provide legal qualifications.
FAQs
During my apprenticeship, will I have a full-time job and be required to study on my own time?
The majority of apprentices work full-time jobs, however 20% of their time throughout the Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship must be spent studying and learning outside of the workplace.
Is a Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship a simpler alternative than full-time university study?
Not necessarily. A Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship can be a worthy challenge that allows you to learn while earning real-world experience and abilities, but it also calls for resilience, organisation, and self-discipline.
What is the typical starting pay for an apprentice?
The employer will decide on this. The specific employer should be consulted. Remember that apprentices are compensated for both their regular working hours and any associated training.
What is the process for the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship?
After completing all 7 modules you will then have completed a full portfolio of paralegal evidence and will have an end-point assessment call where you will discuss your portfolio of evidence with an external assessor. After successful completion of this stage, you will be issued with a level 3 paralegal diploma and will be registered as a practising paralegal with NALP.
What further assistance is offered to me while I'm an apprentice?
As an apprentice you will be assigned a Progress Tutor and also have access to our resources and apprenticeship platforms.
What happens once I've finished my Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship
One you have finished your Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship you will become a qualified paralegal and fee-earner. You will also have the opportunity to progress onto our Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship to become a qualified solicitor