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How to choose

Which NALP Paralegal Qualification is Right For You?

As you look to embark on, or progress, your paralegal career, you will need the right paralegal qualification. This table will help you choose the right, regulated, qualification one for you.

Even though the first 12 month’s membership is included in the fee for your course, it is mandatory for all students to be members of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals while undergoing their studies, so if you do not complete your qualification within 12 months, you must renew your membership.

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Qualification
Description
Enrolment eligibility
Average/Overall study time
Units
Level 3 Certificate for Paralegal Technicians
This qualification will provide you with an excellent foundation of legal knowledge, covering the topics that are most needed as you embark on your chosen profession. The new qualification even maps across to the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship, covering many of the topics required by the new Standard.
Open to anyone over the age of 16 and career changers with a reasonable standard of written English
12 months, with a maximum of 24 months
4 compulsory units
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Level 4 Certificate for Associate Paralegals
Our Level 4 Certificate will strengthen your knowledge of key areas of English Common Law. It will enhance and expand your understanding of the English Legal Systems and how it impacts on the professional environment you work in.
  • NALP Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Paralegal Practice
  • Two A’ Levels
  • An A’ Level Law
  • BTEC National Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or above)
  • CILEX Level 3 Qualifications
  • ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma
10-14 months/maximum 24 months
4 compulsory units
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Level 5 Diploma for Senior Associate Paralegals
This higher level with give you the opportunity to consider these subjects in greater detail and to develop new skills, enhancing your professional practice even further. This new Level 5 Diploma is uniquely designed to allow you to foster and develop a key critical skill that will be required as you move forward in your professional career: becoming a reflective and independent learner
  • NALP’s Level 4 Certificate for Associate Paralegals or equivalent
  • Level 4 Cambridge Management and Leadership Diploma in Law
  • Level 4 Trinity Open Learning Diploma in Law
  • Level 4 OTHM Diploma in Law
  • Level 4 ATHE Diploma in Law
  • Level 4 LSIB Diploma in Law
  • Satisfactory completion of Year 1 (Level 4 – Certificate in Higher Education) of law/law related undergraduate degree
12-14 months/maximum 24 months
4 compulsory units
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Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma
This qualification is designed to bridge the gap between an academic degree and the practical, procedural knowledge and skills necessary to be able to function effectively as a Professional Paralegal Practitioner
  • LL.B, BA LAW
  • CPE/GDL completed within the last 7 years
6-8 months/maximum 24 months
6 compulsory units
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Single Units

If you are looking to expand your knowledge of the English legal system, we have a range of single subjects can you study at Levels 3, 4 & 7. These are ideal if  you have an interest in a specific area of the law, or you wish to add to your knowledge in order to progress your career

Level
Description
Enrolment eligibility
Level 3:
  • Introduction to Law for Paralegals
  • Commercial Law for Paralegals
  • Legal Ethics & Responsibilities for Paralegals
  • Wills & Succession for Paralegals
  • Civil Litigation for Paralegals
  • Introduction to Law for Paralegals
  • Criminal Litigation for Paralegals
  • Conveyancing for Paralegals
  • Employment Practice for Paralegals
  • Consumer Rights & Remedies for Paralegals
In each of these subjects, you’ll get a solid introduction into the individual legal areas, providing you with a strong foundation and adding to your knowledge of English Civil Law. If you wish to expand your knowledge of English Law by taking a full Level 3 Certificate, these qualifications would be recognised as Prior Learning.
The NALP Level 3 Single Subject Awards are recognised Ofqual Qualifications and are available for anyone who has no, or very little knowledge of the English Legal System. This is an entry level qualification
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Level 4:
  • Contract Law
  • English Legal System
  • Criminal Law
  • Wills, Intestacy & Family Provision
  • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal Practice
  • Law of Tort
  • Matrimonial & Civil Partnerships
  • Conveyancing
  • Succession
NALP’s Level 4 single subject Paralegal study units give you a sound knowledge of specific areas of English Civil Law
The Level 4 Single Subjects are for someone who has a good understanding already of the English Legal system whether having completed at least a Level 3 legal/paralegal qualification or who has had experience within the legal environment and wishes to enhance their knowledge in a particular subject area.
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Level 7:
  • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal Practice
  • Matrimonial & Civil Partnership Dispute
  • Conveyancing
  • Succession
  • Corporate & Business Structures
If you want to focus your legal expertise, these single unit qualifications will give you an in-depth knowledge in that legal area.
The Level 7 Single Subjects are for someone who already has a legal qualification at Level 4 or above, and therefore already has a very good understanding of the English Legal System and who wishes to enhance their knowledge and skill further in a particular area of law at a higher level.
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