Paralegal 101
Start a paralegal career in the UK.
Plain-English guides for aspiring paralegals. What the job is, how to get in, and what to expect when you do.
- Foundations
What is a paralegal?
What paralegals actually do day-to-day, where they work, and how the role differs from solicitors and legal executives.
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How to become a paralegal in the UK
Routes in (degree, CILEX, apprenticeship, no-degree), what employers actually look for, and the kind of CV that gets read.
Read guide7 min read - Money
Paralegal salary in the UK
Realistic ranges by region, practice area, and seniority — the figures most job ads gloss over.
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