Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a paralegal? For someone with strong organisation, great administration skills, attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure, Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Paralegal Practice may be of interest to you! Paralegals play a vital role in the legal world by supporting solicitors and clients to help make all legal processes run smoothly.

We at Focus Awards have designed this qualification in Paralegal Practice specifically to provide all the vital information required to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding of the UK legal system. Alongside this, this qualification will also provide you with the skills you need to ensure you are communicating effectively, using professional conduct and having the confidence as you pursue a career in the legal sector.

One of the most common questions is whether you require a law degree to enter the profession. Although you do not need a degree to become a paralegal, employers will often require some form of recognised training in the legal sector. This is where Focus Awards comes in! Available to learners over the age of 18, the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Paralegal Practice is a perfect starting point for learners who want to begin their journey in the Law and Legal sector.

Some of the main duties of being a paralegal includes responsibilities such as preparation of documentation, quotes to potential clients, performing and undertaking legal research, and most importantly client communication and trial preparation. This main duty of a paralegal role is to ensure they can provide support to other professionals within the sector and can be employed through a vast range of organisations including private law firms, corporate legal departments, charities and governing bodies.

Depending on the place of work you may end up at, you may find yourself working on a specific legal practice area, there is currently 24 different practice areas covered, from banking and debt, charity, employment, environmental, criminal, and more. This allows you to progress into many specialised areas and continue to develop your expertise.

This is where Focus Awards are able to assist with getting you to where you need to be in the sector and beginning your career in the industry with our Recognised Law and Legal Services Qualifications. The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Paralegal Practice has been specifically structured to cover understanding the UK legal system, effective communication, and professional conduct and ethics which is seen as vital attributes employers in the sector look for.

Focus Awards Recognised Law and Legal Services Qualifications will ensure that you learn adaptability in different environments, which will help you in the future when entering the industry that covers 24 different practice areas. The UK legal system, which is made up of multiple systems and branches, and can be seen as quite difficult to navigate without a Recognised Law and Legal Services Qualification. Our qualification provides you with the foundation, knowledge and skills required to be well prepared entering this exciting profession.

There are also multiple opportunities for progression in this area, including movement on to law degrees, higher level paralegal qualifications, and even apprenticeships. With dedication and further study, you could also progress onto roles such as senior paralegals, practice managers, conveyancers and legal executives.

We recently spoke to the Qualification Development team here at Focus Awards who created the qualification, and they had the following to say relating to the qualification

“We wanted to create a qualification that would open up more opportunities for learners to progress in to the Law and Legal Services sector, with the Level 3 Award in Paralegal Practice, it really encompasses the skills and knowledge required to take on a demanding role in the sector, and we hope it supports learners to achieve what they set out to do within the law and legal services industry.”

As an awarding organisation, we are committed to professional development. Our qualifications are national recognised and are designed to meet the real needs of any sector. By choosing to complete a Focus Awards qualification, you can be confident that it is practical, relevant and informative.

For further information relating to Focus Awards Paralegal Practice, you can locate this on own website or even call us if you have any specific queries.

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