Irwin Mitchell are a national law firm with international capability. They have 14 offices throughout the UK and are the 19th largest law firm in the UK.

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Paralegal

Their Paralegal Apprenticeship Programme is a 24 month programme and gives you the opportunity to begin a legal career and gain first-hand experience working within real legal teams. As part of the apprenticeship you’ll study for the Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice , and the costs of this will be met through Government sponsorship.

The academic part of the apprenticeship is delivered by CILEx Law School via distance learning.

You’ll need five GCSEs at grade A* to C, specifically Maths and English. You’ll also need three A Levels Grade C or above.

Apprenticeships are available in Birmingham, Leeds, London and Sheffield offices. Depending on the location, you could join teams in:

• personal injury
• corporate
• commercial litigation
• employment
• real estate

Chartered Legal Executive

As an Apprentice Chartered Legal Executive, you can specialise in one or two areas of the law and earn an industry-recognised legal qualification.

During the 5-year apprenticeship, you’ll be responsible for a range of tasks, including:

• Managing your own caseload
• Assisting on other cases
• Performing legal research.

You’ll learn practical client care and legal research skills, as well as several law and practice units tailored to your area of law.You’ll receive the CILEx Level 6 Higher Diploma in Law and Practice when you finish the apprenticeship. This certifies you as a fully-qualified Chartered Legal Executive.

Entry Requirements:

You’ll need:

• Either a Paralegal apprenticeship (CILEx Level 3) or a Law degree
• Three A Levels at Grade C or above
• Five GCSEs at Grade A* to C (or grade 9-4 on the numbered system).