Legal Apprenticeship: ParalegalWhat are Apprenticeships? Apprenticeships are practical, vocational programmes that allow you to combine academic study with practical work experience whilst gaining wider skills such as teamwork, presenting and time-management. Apprenticeships are the perfect way to start your career. You will go to work and get paid a full-time salary whilst gaining your degree. You will benefit from valuable, real-life experience in your chosen field. It is the ideal opportunity to benefit from an exciting new world of work and study – funded entirely by a sponsoring employer and/or the government.

Who is BPP University?BPP University is an independent university dedicated to business and the professions. We combine innovative study content with real-world experience and insight from expert tutors, delivering the practical skills and industry knowledge to help our students to excel in the workplace.

Programme OverviewThe Paralegal Apprenticeship provides you with a solid foundation for working within a law firm or other legal services environment. Your studies will lead to an understanding of the fundamentals of legal practice - including developing the appropriate skills and behaviours needed for a career in law. During the programme, you will be able to choose specific areas of law and practice to study appropriate to your role at work such as Contract or Commercial Property.

The programme offers blended learning - delivered both online and in-class at BPP University study centres -together with hands-on, paid employment and valuable experience with an employer. By successfully completing the Paralegal Apprenticeship, you will achieve a Certificate of Higher Education (Legal Services) awarded by BPP University.

Why choose Paralegal Apprenticeship?• Gain a BPP University award with a Certificate of Higher

Education (Legal Services) alongside a practical, paid job in an employer engaged position in legal services

• Earn a salary and gain your qualification without any tuition fees. Your tuition fees are paid by your employer and/or the government

• Study online with access to live tutorials and recorded lectures and online learning materials

• Receive individual support throughout your study and face-to-face teaching three days per term

• Specialise during your studies and explore particular areas of law and practice

• Learn from BPP tutors who are qualified, experienced lawyers from practice

• Benefit from assessments and projects that relate directly to practical challenges in your workplace

• Document your apprenticeship and showcase your skills through the development of an e-portfolio

• Network with other apprentices through our collaborative learning environment

• The programme will provide you with exemptions towards the Solicitor apprenticeship (provided contract law is taken)

• Manage your studies with one day per week dedicated study leave

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Key information:

Length of Programme Two years (part-time)

Mode of Study Online classroom sessions supported by face-to-face learning

Assessment To complete the apprenticeship, you must complete a portfolio of work and pass the end point assessment consisting of two 1.5 hour examinations. To gain the university award of Certificate of Higher Education (Legal Services ) you must complete a range of university assessments including unseen examinations, multiple choice tests, written problem based questions and practical legal drafting exercises, legal research, coursework and an e-portfolio of work.

Entry Requirements Educational Background• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English Language and

Mathematics at Grade C or above, and

• 96+ UCAS points or equivalent UK or international qualification; or:

• Between 88 and 95 UCAS points or equivalent UK or international qualification PLUS successful completion of the BPP University Certificate of Higher Education (Legal Services) Admissions Test; or

• Successful completion of a relevant Intermediate (Level 2) or Advanced (Level 3) apprenticeship PLUS successful completion of the BPP University Certificate of Higher Education (Legal Services) Admissions Test;

Applicants with an alternative qualification to those specified above may still be considered at the discretion of the Director of Programmes.

English LanguageIELTS score of 6.5 (overall) or equivalent, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

If you obtain a score of 6.5 overall, you will have to attend In-sessional English/Academic English classes, alongside the programme during the first term of studies, at no additional cost.

Designed with employers in mind

This apprenticeship programme has been designed to meet the Paralegal Apprenticeship Standard, developed by a group of employers known as ‘Trailblazers’. These standards have been developed to ensure that you gain a highly relevant education that meets the requirements and practical business needs of employers.

The Trailblazers involved in the design of this programme include: Addleshaw Goddard, Browne Jacobson, Burges Salmon, Clyde & Co, DAC Beachcroft, Dentons, DWF, Eversheds, Gateley, Kennedys Law, Lewis Silkin, Mayer Brown, Olswang, Simmons & Simmons, Stephenson Harwood, Withers and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

What job roles are suitable?To join an apprenticeship you must first be in full-time employment with an employer who is participating in the scheme. Your role must be relevant to the programme and may include:

• Paralegal• Legal administrator• Legal secretary• Junior fee earner

How to applyTo join an apprenticeship programme you must be employed in a relevant role in a businesses that is offering apprenticeships with BPP University. Apply directly to one of these employers, by following the link below.

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Key Information

Programme Structure

Module Name Credits Year

Introduction to Practice 15 credits 1

English Legal System & Research 30 credits 1

Choice of Area of LawChoose one from:• Contract Law• Tort Law• Land Law

30 credits 1

Client Care 15 credits 2

Choice of Area of PracticeChoose one from:• Commercial Practice• Corporate Practice• Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution• Commercial Property Practice

15 credits 2

Professional Practice Skills (Level 4) 15 credits 2

For more information

03331 309 119 or ✉ legalapps@bpp.com or bpp.com/apprenticeships

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