SVQ Paralegal Practice Level 3

Course Content

The SVQ in Paralegal Practice at SCQF level 7 is for those working in legal offices in the private sector, in company legal sections, in local authorities, or in legal outsourcing companies, who wish to become a trainee paralegal.

It is suitable for:

- learners who may have just left school

- mature candidates who may have been out of education for some time

- individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

Learners should be in a post that will enable them to provide the required evidence.

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications are required to undertake this work-based qualification. Applicants must be employed in a suitable post which will enable them to provide the required evidence. This course can be started at any point in the academic year.

Method of Assessment

Ongoing e-portfolio methods of holistic assessment.

Future Prospects

Successful completion of this SVQ could provide progression to:

- an HNC/D in Legal Services

- a PDA at SCQF level 8 in a legal specialism

- employment in the legal sector, perhaps as a trainee paralegal