Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £20,000 to £40,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry

Pay range: National Careers Service.

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

1

Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)

Any of these strengthens your application.

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Where this can take you

With further study, you could qualify as a legal executive or solicitor. You could become self-employed or set up your own paralegal practice.

Courses for this career

See free Paralegal courses

Level 3

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