Level(s): Level 3
Duration: 24 months (in line with academic years)
Location: WTSD Swansea Business School, 1 day a week
Online or In Person
About the Course:
The Paralegal Apprenticeship combines a hands-on approach with the academic knowledge required to be a successful Paralegal/Case Handler. Attention to detail, communication skills and managing pressure in a busy environment are key attributes that are part of this role and others in the legal industry. Foundation stage will enable candidates to demonstrate a fundamental awareness of the law underpinning key practice areas. Apprentices will study for the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) and on completion will become a CILEX Paralegal.
Routes:
Chartered Institute of Legal Excecutives (CILEX) Professional Qualification (CPQ) Foundation Stage
*City and Guilds Essential Skills Wales in Application of Number Level 2
*City and GuildsEssential Skills Wales in Communication Level 2
*City and Guilds Essential Skills Wales in Digital Literacy Level 2
Applicable if proxies are not available
Entry Requirements:
High standard of Numeracy, Literacy and Digital Literacy
Learners who do not have GCSE A*- C in Maths and English Language or Welsh First Language will complete Essential Skills Wales qualifications at Level 2
Important Points:
You must be: Employed for 16 hours or more each week in a suitable role
You must be: Living in Wales or Working 51% of your contract in Wales
You must be: Aged 16 or over
Level(s): Level 5
Duration: 24 months (in line with academic years)
Location: UWTSD Swansea Business School, 1 day a week
Online or In Person
About the Course:
The Advanced Paralegal Higher Apprenticeship will enable candidates to demonstrate technical knowledge and the practical application of law relating to key practice areas. It will also enhance skills, including business awareness and understanding of, and adherence to professional and regulatory standards. It delivers crucial legal knowledge across different areas of legal practice. Apprentices will study for the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) Advanced stage and on completion will become a CILEX Advanced Paralegal.
Routes:
Chartered Institute of Legal Excecutives (CILEX) Professional Qualification (CPQ) Advanced Stage
*City and Guilds Essential Skills Wales in Application of Number Level 2
*City and GuildsEssential Skills Wales in Communication Level 2
*City and Guilds Essential Skills Wales in Digital Literacy Level 2
Applicable if proxies are not available
Entry Requirements:
Hold CPQ Foundation or equivalent
High standard of Numeracy, Literacy and Digital Literacy
Learners who do not have GCSE A*- C in Maths and English Language or Welsh First Language will complete Essential Skills Wales qualifications at Level 2
Important Points:
You must be: Employed for 16 hours or more each week in a suitable role
You must be: Living in Wales or Working 51% of your contract in Wales
You must be: Aged 16 or over
Exemptions may be awarded depending on coverage of Law Degree. Direct entry onto CPQ Advanced also requires completion of Ethics and Professional Responsibility Part 1
For more information on how to secure an Apprenticeship, click here.