Government Funded
Paralegal Qualification
Start your legal career with Datalaw’s government funded Level 3 Paralegal Qualification. This nationally recognised programme is the first step to becoming a qualified paralegal and fee-earner. Designed for beginners, it covers the core fundamentals of law and offers a practical, accessible route into the legal profession.
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Level 3 Paralegal Qualification Overview
Start your legal journey with a fully funded Paralegal Qualification designed for those with little to no experience in law or looking to have a career change. Backed by the Department for Education, this apprenticeship is completely cost-free for learners, making it a highly accessible pathway into the legal profession.
It’s especially well-suited to school leavers or those entering the sector for the first time. Once completed, you’ll earn a recognised Level 3 Paralegal Qualification, equivalent to an A-Level, and be ready to work as a qualified fee-earner in a legal team.
- Achieve a recognised Level 3 Paralegal Qualification: a strong starting point for anyone beginning a career in law.
- Enjoy a cost-free route into the legal field, with full government funding available for eligible learners.
- Build a solid foundation in core legal principles, preparing you to take on real responsibilities in a legal setting.
- Combine practical experience with academic learning, developing the skills you need while working in a law firm.
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Paralegal Qualification Benefits
With a Paralegal Qualification, you can learn essential areas of law like property, family, or criminal law, gaining real legal experience while you develop specialist knowledge on the job.
Receive expert guidance and support from experienced legal trainers who help you grow your confidence, build real-world insight, and succeed as a legal professional.
Develop Job-Ready Legal Skills
This programme combines structured study with workplace learning, so you qualify with both academic knowledge and the practical skills today’s law firms are looking for.
Personalised Learning Support
Work closely with a dedicated tutor who offers tailored advice, regular check-ins, and guided learning plans, keeping you focused, motivated, and progressing throughout your course.
Your Paralegal Qualification is funded by the UK government, meaning there are no tuition costs to learners. Start your legal career without the financial burden of student debt.
Achieve a Recognised Paralegal Qualification
On successful completion, you’ll receive a Level 3 Paralegal Qualification. This recognised award gives you official paralegal status and qualifies you to work as a fee earner in a legal team.
Paralegal Qualification Case Study
Grace Roberts, now a successful learner on the Level 3 Paralegal programme, shared her story for those considering a career in law.
After finishing school, she wasn’t convinced university was the right path for her. Instead, she chose to earn a Paralegal Qualification through an apprenticeship that gave her both legal knowledge and direct experience in a working law firm. The practical, hands-on learning environment helped her build confidence and develop real-world skills she now uses daily. Grace believes this route gave her a clear, supported path into law—and she now encourages others to take advantage of this alternative to traditional legal study.
How The Paralegal Qualification Benefits Employers
The Paralegal Qualification offers a cost-efficient way for law firms, particularly small to mid-sized practices, to develop admin staff into skilled legal professionals through government-funded training. It allows both new hires and current staff to gain a recognised legal qualification without stepping away from their day-to-day responsibilities.
Learners can focus on legal areas relevant to your firm’s practice, ensuring their training directly complements your services. As they progress, they build both competence and confidence, becoming valuable fee-earners at a Grade D level, who enhance your firm’s productivity, client service, and long-term capability.
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This apprenticeship with Datalaw has massively progressed my career, I think I’ve developed in my role as well as gained confidence in speaking with clients and dealing with legal matters… I’d 100% recommend.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Level 3 Paralegal Qualification is a great starting point for school leavers and those working in legal support roles, such as legal assistants, administrators, receptionists, and other admin staff roles. Designed for individuals without previous legal training, this qualification offers a structured and accessible path into the legal profession, helping you gain the knowledge and skills needed to begin your legal career with confidence.
The Paralegal Qualification can be completed in just 13 months, offering a fast and efficient way to gain a recognised legal credential and start your career sooner.
The Paralegal Qualification is fully funded by the UK government, making it a cost-free option for eligible learners.
For school leavers or those just starting out, this is an accessible and debt-free way to gain a nationally recognised legal qualification. You’ll earn a salary while developing practical legal skills within a real law firm, setting a strong foundation for your career in law.
You will receive a Level 3 Paralegal Qualification and become a fee-earner at Grade D level.
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