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Paralegals carry out research, prepare legal documents and give legal advice to clients.
You could study for a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in law, legal studies or paralegal practice. There's a lot of competition for places on law degrees, so you'll need good grades in your entry qualifications. You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
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With further study, you could qualify as a legal executive or solicitor.
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In 2025 Dentons are excited to launch their first Innovation Apprenticeship Programme! If youre currently a year 13 student or a school leaver based in Scotland who isnt going on to study a full-time degree in September 2025, they want to hear from you.
We are looking for someone with a passion for data and privacy who wants to build a career in data protection and information assurance. You will be a team player, have a strong work ethic and take pride in you work, as what we do has a real impact on our colleagues and customers. You will rotate across the DPO team (Sheffield and London) during your 24-month apprenticeship. (Necessary travel beyond your agreed place of work would be supported by the business).
We are looking to recruit a Solicitor Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive training environment with a manageable workload alongside friendly and understanding colleagues in a firm with the very best staff retention rates.
Aspect Capital are looking for a paralegal apprentice to support their three person legal team. The role will involve working on a wide range of legal matters, either by assisting other members of the legal team or progressing to taking ownership of designated projects.
We have a great opportunity for a Paralegal Apprentice to join Buxton Coates Solicitors. They are looking for an ambitious apprentice to join their team and positively impact the company through their support with legal matters and transactions to manage client requests and colleague demands, often connected to sensitive or complex issues.
As a Criminal Disclosure Unit Paralegal Apprentice will work alongside integrated teams of investigators and legal professionals to identify criminal misconduct. You will form part of the disclosure team and will be responsible for reviewing material in line with criminal legislation.
If you are a progressive school student or school leaver ready to challenge the conventional, then welcome to Dentons. Next Talent! Our talent network is designed for ambitious individuals like you, ready to disrupt the legal scene.
The Dentons Now to Next Scholarship is a national student scholarship scheme designed for students of Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage) starting on a degree in law.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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