Legal Apprenticeship: Why choose a Apprenticeship? • Gain an LLB (Hons) Solicitor • Qualify as a solicitor alongside a practical paid job in a legal environment • Earn a salary and gain your qualification without any tuition fees. What are Apprenticeships? Your tuition fees are paid by your employer and or the government Apprenticeships are practical, vocational programmes that allow you to • Develop professional judgement and the ability to conduct legal combine academic study with practical work experience whilst gaining wider work within the ethical and regulatory framework required for skills such as teamwork, presenting and time-management. Apprenticeships legal practice as a solicitor are the perfect way to start your career. You will go to work and get paid a • Study online with access to live tutorials and recorded lectures full-time salary whilst gaining your degree. You will benefit from valuable, and online learning materials real-life experience in your chosen field. It is the ideal opportunity to benefit from an exciting new world of work and study – funded entirely by a sponsoring • Receive individual support throughout your study and face-to-face employer and/or the government. teaching three times a term at a BPP University study centre • Explore different areas of law and practice in depth, including Who is BPP University? Tort Law, Land Law, Business Law and Contract Law BPP University is an independent university dedicated to business and the • Learn from BPP tutors who are qualified, experienced lawyers professions. We combine innovative study content with real-world experience from practice and insight from expert tutors, delivering the practical skills and industry • Benefit from assessments and projects that relate directly to knowledge to help our students to excel in the workplace. practical challenges in your workplace • Document your apprenticeship and showcase your skills through Programme Overview the development of an e-portfolio The Solicitor Apprenticeship from BPP University Law School combines practical • Network with other apprentices through our collaborative experience in the workplace with formal degree and postgraduate study. learning environment As an apprentice you will gain the professional solicitor qualification that recognises your ability to deliver excellent commercial legal advice and client service, behave ethically and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and development. You will also be awarded with an LLB (Hons) Legal Practice.

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Module Name Credits Year

Introduction to Practice 15 credits 1

English Legal System & Research 30 credits 1

Contract Law 30 credits 1

Client Care 15 credits 2

Key information: Criminal Law 30 credits 2

Length of Programme Six years (part-time) Designed with employers in mind Public Law 30 credits 2 Mode of Study Online classroom sessions supported by This apprenticeship programme has face-to-face learning been designed to meet the Solicitor Apprenticeship Standard, developed by a Tort Law 30 credits 3 Assessment To complete the apprenticeship, you must pass the group of employers known as ‘Trailblazers’. Regulation Authority (SRA) centralised These standards have been developed assessment, consisting of two parts: to ensure that you gain a highly relevant Land Law 30 credits 3 education that meets the requirements and • Part 1 – Functioning Knowledge Tests practical business needs of employers. • Part 2 – Standardised Practical Legal Examination The Trailblazers involved in the design of this Law of Equity & Trusts 30 credits 4 • You will also need to complete a portfolio of examples of programme include: , work experience Browne Jacobson, , Clyde To be awarded the LLB (Hons) Legal Practice, you must and Co, DAC Beachcroft, , DWF, Law of the European Union 15 credits 4 pass a range of BPP University assessments which Eversheds, Gateley, Kennedys Law, Lewis include unseen examinations such as multiple choice Silkin, Mayer Brown, , Simmons & tests, written problem based questions and practical Simmons, , Withers legal drafting exercises, legal research, presentation and the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Professional Practice Skills (Level 5) 15 credits 4 and skeleton argument, coursework, advocacy and an e-portfolio of work. Professional Conduct, Ethics & Regulation 15 credits 4 Entry Requirements Educational Background • Minimum of 5 GCSEs including a grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics; and Business Law & Practice 30 credits 5 • 128 UCAS points at GCE A-Level (ABB) (or other UK or What job roles are suitable? international equivalent); or To join an apprenticeship you must be in Property Law & Practice 15 credits 5 • Between 96 and 127 UCAS points at GCE A-Level (or full-time employment with an employer other UK or international equivalent) PLUS successful who is participating in the apprenticeship completion of the BPP University LLB (Hons) Admissions programme. Your role must be relevant to the Test; or programme and may include: Litigation (Civil) 15 credits 5 • Completion of BPP’s Certificate of Higher Education • Paralegal (Legal Services); or • Legal administrator • CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma passed with • Legal secretary Professional Practice Skills (Level 6) 15 credits 5 Distinction; or • Junior fee earner • CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma PLUS successful completion of the BPP University LLB (Hons) Admissions Litigation (Criminal) 15 credits 6 Test; or • Successful completion of a relevant Advanced (Level-3) or Higher (Level 4 and above) apprenticeship PLUS Wills & the Administration of Estates 15 credits 6 successful completion of the BPP University LLB (Hons) Admissions Test. How to apply English Language To join an apprenticeship programme you Professional Practice Skills (Level 7) 30 credits 6 IELTS score of 6.5 (overall) or equivalent, with a minimum of must be employed in a relevant role by an 6.0 in each component. employer that is offering apprenticeships with If you obtain a score of 6.5 overall, you will have to attend BPP University. Apply directly to one of these In-sessional English/Academic English classes, alongside employers following the link below. the programme during the first term of studies, at no www.bpp.com/appsearch additional cost. For more information  03331 309 119 or ✉ [email protected] or  bpp.com/apprenticeships

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