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Clifford Chance Paralegal Apprenticeship, Level 3 2027

Based in Newcastle.

No published policyParalegal Apprenticeship, Level 3 (Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre, with the University of Law)

Unconfirmed. Clifford Chance publishes no sponsorship policy for its paralegal apprenticeship, level 3, so we cannot state a firm answer. The published eligibility criteria require five GCSEs grade A-C/9-4, three A levels grade A-C or equivalent, no existing Level 3+ legal qualification, and the right to work in the UK, but the page says nothing about whether Clifford Chance will sponsor a visa.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026; the most recent cycle ran 1 December 2025 to 15 February 2026
Confidence
medium

Clifford Chance Paralegal Apprenticeship, Level 3: at a glance

Clifford Chance runs a two-year Level 3 paralegal apprenticeship with the University of Law at its Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre, joining an annual September cohort. Apprentices work with paralegals and senior stakeholders, assisting with delivery across a range of projects, practice areas and offices while working towards the apprenticeship qualification. Those who succeed may become permanent Paralegals in the Newcastle office at the end of the programme. Source

Duration
Two years“In partnership with the University of Law join our annual September cohort and embark on a two-year paralegal apprenticeship.”Source
Start date
September (annual cohort)Source
Who can apply
Five GCSEs at grade A to C or 9 to 4, three A-levels at grade A to C (held or in progress) or equivalent, no existing Level 3 or higher legal qualification, and the right to work in the UKSource
Locations
NewcastleSource
Degree requirement
Five GCSEs grade A-C/9-4, and 3 A levels grade A-C or equivalent, not already holding a Level 3+ legal qualification“Currently hold, or are working towards, 3 A' Levels grade A-C or equivalent qualifications”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online application
  2. Online assessment centre
  3. Insight day
  4. Interview
Source

Every programme and stage at Clifford Chance

“You must have the right to work in the UK”
Clifford Chance, from its own careers pages
The catch: This is a two-year Level 3 paralegal apprenticeship, not the solicitor apprenticeship route to qualifying as a lawyer, so it will not itself make you a qualified solicitor.
Clifford Chance early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Clifford Chance publishes about this programme

Checked against Clifford Chance's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-22. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Clifford Chance sponsor visas for its paralegal apprenticeship, level 3?

Unconfirmed. Clifford Chance publishes no sponsorship policy for its paralegal apprenticeship, level 3, so we cannot state a firm answer. This is a Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship based in Clifford Chance's Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre, run with the University of Law, not a solicitor apprenticeship. The published eligibility criteria require five GCSEs grade A-C/9-4, three A levels grade A-C or equivalent, no existing Level 3+ legal qualification, and the right to work in the UK, but the page says nothing about whether Clifford Chance will sponsor a visa. Applications for the most recent cohort opened 1 December 2025 and closed 15 February 2026 for a September start; that round is now closed and no 2027 dates were published as of 22 September 2026.

What is the Clifford Chance paralegal apprenticeship, level 3?

Clifford Chance runs a two-year Level 3 paralegal apprenticeship with the University of Law at its Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre, joining an annual September cohort. Apprentices work with paralegals and senior stakeholders, assisting with delivery across a range of projects, practice areas and offices while working towards the apprenticeship qualification. Those who succeed may become permanent Paralegals in the Newcastle office at the end of the programme.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Clifford Chance?

This is a two-year Level 3 paralegal apprenticeship, not the solicitor apprenticeship route to qualifying as a lawyer, so it will not itself make you a qualified solicitor.

When do applications open for the Clifford Chance paralegal apprenticeship, level 3?

No published date as of 1 October 2026; the most recent cycle ran 1 December 2025 to 15 February 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Clifford Chance's own site.

How long is the Clifford Chance paralegal apprenticeship, level 3?

Two years, according to Clifford Chance's own careers information.

When does the Clifford Chance paralegal apprenticeship, level 3 start?

September (annual cohort), according to Clifford Chance's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Clifford Chance paralegal apprenticeship, level 3?

Five GCSEs at grade A to C or 9 to 4, three A-levels at grade A to C (held or in progress) or equivalent, no existing Level 3 or higher legal qualification, and the right to work in the UK, according to Clifford Chance's own careers information.

Where is the Clifford Chance paralegal apprenticeship, level 3 based?

Newcastle, according to Clifford Chance's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Clifford Chance paralegal apprenticeship, level 3?

Five GCSEs grade A-C/9-4, and 3 A levels grade A-C or equivalent, not already holding a Level 3+ legal qualification, according to Clifford Chance's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Clifford Chance paralegal apprenticeship, level 3?

Online application, Online assessment centre, Insight day, Interview, according to Clifford Chance's own careers information.

How should I confirm Clifford Chance's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Clifford Chance's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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