Advanced Paralegal Apprenticeship
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Highlights
- Choose between the SQE or CILEX route to align with your professional goals
- Gain hands-on legal skills through practical work placements
- Complete your journey in as little as 12-24 months
- Earn while you learn and avoid the high costs of traditional university routes
Key Details
Who is this for?
Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Non-Law Graduates and Law Graduates
Entry Requirements
Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship, CILEX Level 3 Diploma, A-Level Law and 1+ year as a paralegal, a law-related degree
Programme Type
Apprenticeship
Qualification
Advanced Paralegal Qualification. Including progression onto SQE Prep Course or CILEX Diploma
Delivery Mode
Group & 1-2-1 Sessions via Zoom
Duration
24 months for non-law graduates or 12 months for law graduates
Cost
Your firm will pay a 5% contribution of £900+VAT if the qualification is co-funded. The full cost of this qualification is £18,000
Equivalent Education Level
Foundation degree or a Higher National Diploma
Paralegal SQE Apprenticeship
The SQE Route provides a streamlined path to solicitor qualification. Integrated in this pathway is the SQE Prep Course for SQE1 and SQE2, allowing apprentices to gain essential legal skills while preparing for success in the exams.
- Tailored training prepares apprentices for SQE1 (legal knowledge) and SQE2 (practical skills), focusing on core subjects and real-world application.
- Apprentices gain hands-on training in a legal setting, developing essential skills like client communication, drafting, and legal research for SQE success.
- This apprenticeship allows apprentices to work in a legal role, earn a salary, and avoid fees while progressing toward solicitor qualification.
- Benefit from structured workshops, 1:1 sessions, and regular progress reviews, ensuring they stay on track and prepared for their SQE exams.
Paralegal CILEX Apprenticeship
The CILEX Route offers a practical and affordable pathway to becoming a Chartered Legal Executive. By combining hands-on training with the CILEX Diploma, it provides real-world experience and the opportunity to specialise in areas such as conveyancing, wills, family, and more.
- Learners can specialise in a specific area of law that aligns with their career goals, ensuring they stand out in their chosen field.
- This apprenticeship minimises financial barriers, making legal careers accessible to a broader range of candidates.
- Develop practical skills that go beyond academic study, such as working with clients, drafting legal documents, and managing cases under supervision.
- Apprentices achieve industry-recognised certifications throughout the programme, providing reassurance of their progress and competence.
Advanced Paralegal Apprenticeship Key Benefits
The Advanced Paralegal Apprenticeship is a cost-effective solution for training a skilled legal workforce tailored to your business needs. It minimises operational disruption through flexible scheduling and ensures apprentices are aligned with specific business objectives.
Employers benefit from reduced re-sit risks thanks to quality preparation, while apprentices gain advanced qualifications and expertise in specialised areas of law such as conveyancing, family, probate, and litigation law. This programme offers immediate value, enabling apprentices to contribute effectively to your organisation while building long-term capabilities.
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Why Choose This Programme?
The Advanced Paralegal Apprenticeship offers a flexible and practical pathway to launch or advance your legal career, combining hands-on experience with specialised training tailored to your goals. Whether you aspire to become a solicitor through the SQE route or a Chartered Legal Executive via the CILEX pathway, this programme provides the tools and support needed to succeed.
With structured learning, expert mentoring, and real-world legal exposure, apprentices gain essential skills in areas like legal research, ethics, and client communication, all while earning a salary and avoiding student debt. This cost-effective and fast-tracked programme is the ideal choice for anyone looking to stand out in the legal profession.
Advanced Paralegal Apprenticeship Curriculum
Enhance your legal expertise with the Advanced Paralegal Apprenticeship. Over 12 to 24 months, this programme focuses on key areas of legal development. Please note that the curriculum may be subject to change.
In the 24 month programme the curriculum will include core modules to teach apprentices essential legal knowledge. The modules included will be:
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Criminal Law & Litigation
Legal Skills: Succeeding in the Legal Environment
Legal Skills: Legal Research & Accounts
Ethics & Professional Responsibilities
Advanced Stage Professional Experience (optional)
Apprentices will then choose their qualification route – SQE or CILEX.
In this fast-track 12 month programme designed for law graduates the curriculum will depend on the modules that the apprentice did within university. The modules included for this programme are:
Legal Skills: Succeeding in the Legal Environment
Legal Skills: Legal Research & Accounts
Ethics & Professional Responsibilities
Advanced Stage Professional Experience (optional)
Apprentices will then choose their qualification route – SQE or CILEX.
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How to Apply?
- You must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or an equivalent qualification).
- Be in full-time employment in the UK and on your company's payroll.
- You cannot currently be enrolled in another government-funded apprenticeship programme.
- You must have either A-Level in Law + 5 years experience, a Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship, a Law Degree with <4 years work experience, or equivalent.
An interview process and diagnostic assessment will be required.
If you meet the criteria, the next step is easy! Simply complete our Register Interest Form, and we’ll guide you through the application process to ensure you’re set for success.
Why Choose Datalaw?
- Enjoy the flexibility of 100% online learning
- Access fully funded training through the Education & Skills Funding Agency
- Benefit from one-on-one guidance and mentorship from a dedicated tutor
- Learn from industry practitioners with hands-on experience
- Put your skills to the test by working on real-world projects and challenges
- Join a network of apprentices also on their qualification journey
Powerful Results
Place your professional development in the hands of trusted experts. We’re proud to support the growth of thousands of professionals each year, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel. At the same time, we help businesses strengthen their teams and build robust talent pipelines to drive future success.
65%
of apprentices secure permanent roles within their organisation after completing their qualification.
92%
of businesses report higher workforce satisfaction thanks to apprenticeship programmes.
74%
of employers value apprentices for bringing essential skills into their teams.
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