Formal qualifications

Whether you're applying for area-specific accreditation, general accreditation, or the traineeship, you must first have completed a formal qualification. Below is a list of accepted qualifications.

  • BA (Law)
  • LLB / LLB + Diploma in Legal Practice 
  • Paralegal Practice (CertHE)
  • HNC/HND in legal studies
  • Central Law Training paralegal qualifications
  • Stirling University/Scotia Law Training paralegal qualifications
  • Scotia Law Training Modern Apprenticeship
  • Professional Development Award (PDA) in paralegal studies
  • Glasgow Caledonian University/Rewards paralegal qualifications (no longer available, but qualifications held are recognised for entry)

If you have another qualification not on the list and are unsure whether this would be acceptable, please contact us at accreditedparaegals@lawscot.org.uk.

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