Paralegal V1.3 Level 3

Providing legal support, including administrative tasks, carrying out research and drafting legal documents and forms.

Course Background and Overview

The role of a paralegal can offer crucial support within a legal team while working in a demanding environment where quick thinking, attention to detail and clear communication are vital attributes. A paralegal will develop an understanding of legal matters and transactions, managing client requests and colleague demands, often connected to sensitive or complex issues. They may also be involved in drafting documents and carrying out research.

This is a highly practical programme designed to develop the essential skills and attributes needed to be a successful paralegal professional. It delivers crucial legal knowledge to help paralegals provide the support a team requires across different areas of legal practice.

End-Point Assessment Components

Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio.
Project report with presentation, questions and answers

EPA Cost and Payment Terms

EPA Cost £1,600
Once a learner(s) successfully clears gateway and ready for the End Point Assessment (EPA), invoices will be generated. Learners should be registered a minimum of 90 days prior to planned on programme end date.
Please note that payment terms are set at 30 days from the date of the invoice.

Resit and Re-take Fees

Professional discussion £500
Project report with presentation £500

Delivery Process Map

Apprentice Passes Gateway

Once the apprentice has been registered, the training provider uploads all documentation for gateway including the gateway declaration. This shows the apprentice is now ready for EPA.

Apprentice Booked for EPA

When the apprentice has passed gateway, our booking team co-ordinates with the apprentice, training provider and available assessors to get the apprentice booked in for their EPA components. Once a time/date has been agreed and an assessor has been allocated, we will book the apprentice in via the Summit portal. The apprentice receives an email from Summit confirming their EPA booking.

Apprentice Attends EPA

The apprentice will attend their EPA sessions with their assessor.

Assessor and IV Marking

The assessor will mark the assessment of the apprentice within 3 working days and if required will pass it over to the Internal Verifier (IV). The IV will have another 5 working days to provide their final comments and conclude the overall grade for the apprentice.

Final Grade Awarded

The final grade for the apprentice will be added to the Summit portal, the apprentice will be notified via email confirmation.

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