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Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship standard: Paralegal

Learn the key practical and academic knowledge to succeed as a paralegal with the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship. You’ll obtain a keen eye for detail and develop your communication skills whilst learning to manage pressure in a busy legal environment.

Unique learning platform that uses data and AI to understand your strengths and areas for improvement - adapting to your performance as you develop 
Benefit from live teaching delivered by qualified lawyers and coaches who bring their expertise to the classroom
Programmes embedded with the 12 O Shaped attributes, designed to help you excel in legal practice

Apprenticeship Overview

Our Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship is designed to equip you to work competently within the ethical and regulatory framework required for practice as a paralegal.  

You’ll develop problem solving skills and sound working practices, including the ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships and to plan, prioritise and manage your work.  

The Paralegal Apprenticeship is designed to help you exercise technical skills and expertise including legal research, drafting documents, communicating clearly, both orally and in writing, and analysing and assessing information.  

You’ll also gain sufficient knowledge of one area of legal practice to enable you to conduct relevant paralegal work under supervision.    

Who is the programme for?

The Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship is suitable for professionals looking to provide support within a legal team while working in a demanding environment where quick thinking, attention to detail and clear communication are vital. This programme will help to upskill in legal matters and transactions to manage client requests and colleague demands, often connected to sensitive or complex issues. 

Suitable roles include:  

  • Paralegal  

  • Legal Assistant  

  • Legal Secretary  

  • Legal Administrator 

Where will the programme take you?

On successful completion of the programme, you’ll be well placed to undertake more advanced duties and progress to a senior paralegal role.  

You may progress to our Level 5 Advanced Paralegal Apprenticeship to further develop your legal knowledge and skills, and then on to our Level 6 LLB Legal Apprenticeship (CLE) or Level 7 LLB Solicitor Apprenticeship, giving you the flexibility to progress at a pace that suits you. 

All law learners can access a suite of employability skills sessions delivered by the BPP Careers team and gain further development of skills through engagement with BPP social impact initiatives. 

Who's eligible?

To apply for this programme you must be employed in a relevant role, and, as a minimum requirement, have: 

  • Five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English language and maths; plus 

  • 96 UCAS points at A level (CCC) or an equivalent UK or international qualification; or 

  • Between 88 and 95 UCAS points at A level, or an equivalent UK or international qualification, plus successful completion of the BPP Admissions Test; or 

  • Successful completion of a relevant advanced (Level 3) or higher (Level 4 and above) apprenticeship 

 We will accept other qualifications and UCAS points at our discretion. 

Apprenticeship information

Duration
24 months
Start Dates
January and September
Application deadline
6 weeks before start date
Study modes
Online live teaching and performance coaching, professional workshops and work based projects
Cost
£11,000levy funded
Freefor learners
95% government funded for non-levy payers

Apprenticeship standard

Paralegal

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Your success is our businessWe begin with specialist onboarding and guidance – aligning your personal goals with wider business objectives – to craft plans that deliver maximum mutual impact.
Learn from the best, become the bestFully-qualified Performance Coaches and industry-leading tutors bring their firsthand expertise to your studies – empowering you to become a master.
Best practice makes perfectHands-on learning through practical scenarios and our virtual learning platform ensures you have the knowhow to perform in the professional world.
Back-up that stacks upEducational psychologists and career mentors. Performance coaches and mental health specialists. You’ll have an entire multidisciplinary team behind you.
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Frequently asked questions

If you can’t find the answer to a question, our helpful advisors will be happy to help.

To apply for an apprenticeship programme you need to be employed in a relevant role and have your employer’s approval.

You’ll need to create an account with BPP, choose your programme, and submit your application. See our learner page for more information, or download our Apprentice Guide.

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