Salary guide
Legal Trainer
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £55,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
LegalEducation
- Legal trainers help upskill the UK legal workforce
Other names this job is known by
- Law Trainer
- Legal Educator
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver legal training courses
- Assess learners’ skills and progress
- Prepare training materials and documentation
- Advise on legal best practices
- Liaise with law firms and training providers
- Stay updated on legal developments
- Support certification and exams
- Evaluate training effectiveness
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in law, education, or training
- Teaching or training qualification (PTLLS, CertEd)
- Experience in legal or teaching roles
- Communication and assessment skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Trainer
- Training Manager
- Consultant
- Curriculum Lead
How to get the job
- Study law, education, or training
- Gain experience in legal or teaching roles
- Obtain training or teaching qualifications
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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