The Paralegal
Apprenticeship is at level 3 - equivalent to A-levels - and will equip
apprentices with skills that can be directly applied in their
roles. This programme
is aimed at school leavers who have the maturity to study law and possess good
written English, paralegals or other current employees in administration or
customer service who have the potential for development, and those who have
already completed an intermediate apprenticeship. This flexible
apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education , and combines
online learning with face-to-face lessons in the classroom, referred to as
Online and On Campus. The duration
of the apprenticeship is 15 months, which includes 12 weeks for the End Point
Assessment.
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Paralegal Apprenticeship
Level 3 - Advanced
Paralegal Apprenticeship
What
will I learn? You
will develop an understanding of legal matters and transactions, combining a
hands-on approach with the academic knowledge required to be a successful
paralegal. Units
of study Introduction
to law for paralegals Introduction
to professional conduct for paralegals Introduction
to law of contract for paralegals Introduction
to litigation and dispute resolution for
paralegals
Apprentices
will study the NALP Level 3 Certificate for Paralegal Technicians. This course
covers a range of areas, including:
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Sutton Coldfield Off Site
01-08-2025
£0.00*
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 0 Weeks
This programme is aimed at:
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School leavers with a minimum of three Cs at A-level who have the maturity to study law and possess good written English
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Paralegals or other current employees in administration or customer service who have the potential for development
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Those who have already completed an intermediate apprenticeship such as the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Legal Administration and have completed written exams at AS/A-level
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All candidates must have five GCSE grades 9- (A*-C) including English and maths.
The Introduction to law for paralegals unit is assessed by a multiple-choice exam. All other units are assessed by a multiple-choice exam worth 80% and an assignment worth 20%.
Apprentices must also pass the end-point assessment to achieve the apprenticeship certificate. The end-point assessment for the Paralegal Apprenticeship includes a professional discussion, project, and a presentation
Study method – Online and On Campus
We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through our Online and On Campus model. Apprentices study online materials during allotted time at work, and also attend regular sessions with a college tutor.
Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop – meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace. Each lesson lasts around 45 minutes and is accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further. Learners will be expected to spend 3-4 hours a week working on VLE-related activities.
On campus, apprentices benefit from regular classes with an experienced college tutor, either in-person or virtually. A combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion encourages apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations. This modern, flexible approach to apprenticeship training empowers learners, minimises disruption to employers, and delivers tangible results in the workplace.
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Certificate in Paralegal Practice, students can progress to the NALP Level 4 Certificate in Paralegal Practice.
We work with a range of large and small employers that support apprentices through their journey.
Apprentices will study the NALP Level 3 Certificate for Paralegal Technicians. This course covers a range of areas, including:
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Introduction to law for paralegals
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Introduction to professional conduct for paralegals
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Introduction to law of contract for paralegals
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Introduction to litigation and dispute resolution for paralegals