Course overview
Trainees will complete the CILEX Professional Qualification alongside the apprenticeship. Those trainees who carry an LLB Law Degree classified at 2:2 or above will complete the CILEX Graduate Route alongside the apprenticeship.Trainees will also develop specific knowledge, skills and behaviours, including:
- Setting out legal research strategies and
applying research to inform casework
and decision-making strategies.
- Making decisions in legal matters based
on legal principles and rules of law.
- Communicating with internal and
external clients and stakeholders
- Providing ethical legal advice to clients
appropriate to the circumstances and
objectives
- Advocate and negotiate on behalf of
clients in legal matters
- Represent clients in court and deal with
witnesses
- Using and supporting the use of
digital technology and tools within the
organisation
Course information
Ideally, trainees should have already achieved the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship or have achieved the CPQ Foundation Stage. Those who have completed the CILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice will also be eligible
Graduates who have achieved a degree in law (LLB) with a minimum classification of a 2:2 will be eligible for this apprenticeship through our Graduate Route
Trainees who do not currently possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths will be required to obtain them before completion on the apprenticeship
