Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship EPA v1.3
On successful completion of the Level 3 Paralegal EPA, employees will be qualified as a Paralegal, one of the fastest growing roles within the legal services sector.
Background information
CILEX takes pride in its active contribution to the revisions of the Paralegal Apprenticeship Standard. Working collaboratively with employers and training providers, these efforts resulted in the publication of version 1.3 of the Paralegal Apprenticeship Standard and End Point Assessment (EPA) plan by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) in June 2023. This commitment to excellence underscores our dedication to shaping and maintaining high standards within the legal apprenticeship landscape.
If you started your Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship on or after 30 June 2023 keep reading to find out about your End Point Assessment.
Key support resources
The below resources have been designed to support the registration, delivery and completion of the Level 3 paralegal apprenticeship EPA:
Timeframes and assessments
Training providers are required to register apprentices, providing provisional Gateway dates, with CILEX a minimum of 6 months before the apprentice reaches the gateway.
The Level 3 Paralegal apprenticeship is made of two assessment methods:
- Professional discussion underpinned by Portfolio
- Project with Project Report output, Presentation and Q&A.
The EPA period typically lasts 12 weeks, starting when the apprentice is deemed to have met the Gateway requirements and ending with the release of the results.
EPA funding and fees
The financial aspects of this apprenticeship are in the capable hands of the employer. Working in collaboration with the training provider, they will design a strategic and effective programme of learning designed to the tailored, specific, needs and goals of the apprenticeship standard.
To assist employers and training providers with financial planning, here’s an overview of the fees associated with the Level 3 Paralegal apprentices EPA.
Total fee
| Level 3 Paralegal | STO245 Version 1.3 | £1,500 |
Associated and additional fees
Re-sits and Re-takes
| EPA component | Re-sit/Re-take Fee |
|---|---|
| Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio | £450 |
| Project Report and Presentation with Q&A | £415 |
Enquiries about Results and Appeals
| EPA component | Clerical Check | Review of marking* |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio | £35 | £155 |
| Project and Presentation with Q&A | £35 | £155 |
| Stage 1 Appeal | N/A | £50 |
| Stage 2 Appeal | N/A | £150 |
*The Review of marking fee is refunded if the review identifies an error in the grade awarded. For example, if as a result of a review of marking the apprentice’s result is revised from a Fail to a Pass.
All fees listed are correct for 2024
Need more information?
If you have any questions about the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship EPA v1.3, please email our helpful team.
