Accredited Paralegals
Our Accredited Paralegal status is a voluntary accreditation for paralegals working in Scotland. It provides a defined professional status and a career path for paralegals as well as increasing awareness of the role of the paralegal in Scotland. This is achieved by setting a consistent standard for paralegals to attain.
Benefits:
- Recognition of your expertise and experience
- Provide confidence to clients that you meet our standards for an accreditation
- Access to the confidential professional practice helpline
- Access to our Lawscot Wellbeing portal
- Fortnightly updates via our Lawscot news email
- Membership of the Scottish Paralegal Association, an organisation serving the interests of paralegals
- A free subscription to the Journal magazine
- Access to lifestyle benefits
Routes to accreditation
Find out which route to paralegal accreditation is right for you
Competencies and standards
The competencies and standards required for accreditation
Joining information
The application form is the same for both accredited paralegals and trainee accredited paralegals
Trainee accredited paralegals
It takes one year of training with a supervising solicitor to become an Accredited Paralegal.
General accreditation
You can still gain accreditation if you work out with our 15 recognised practice areas
Frequently asked questions
Find out more about our Accredited Paralegal scheme and how it works.
Additional
Paralegal Practice Certificate
A professional qualification for paralegals to gain and demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills for their role.