You will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to Legal Services including careers within the legal profession, regulation, professionalism and ethics and project and change management approaches in legal contexts. In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content.

The Legal Services T Level consists of two Legal Assistant occupational specialisms:

• Legal Services Assistant - Business, Finance and Employment
• Legal Services Assistant - Crime, Criminal Justice and Social Welfare

Your learning will combine classroom theory and practical learning and include 9 weeks (minimum) of industry placement. The placement will provide you with a real experience of the workplace.

Your core knowledge and skills will be assessed through exams and an employer-set project. You will work with your tutor to decide when you are ready to be assessed on the core. Assessment of occupational specialist knowledge and skills will vary depending on the occupation. It may involve tests, practical assignments and projects. Your occupational specialist knowledge and skills will be assessed in the second year.

You will have the industry knowledge and experience to progress into roles like:

• Paralegal
• Legal Assistant
• Conveyancing
• Probate Technician
• Or you can go on to do an apprenticeship or into higher education.