CILEX Certificate in Legal practice

Course Type: Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)

Length: 1 year, part-time

Entry Requirements:

• A minimum grade C in GCSE English and maths or equivalent

The CILEX Certificate in Legal Practice is an introductory legal qualification which allows you to explore the practical aspects of working in law. The course is ideal for those who are not currently in legal work but wish to explore that career option. The course is also perfect for those working in a junior position, e.g. legal assistant, wanting to increase their legal knowledge or begin their development to become a Paralegal. The course also allows employers to upskill their workforce within specialist areas and departments.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Trainees will start by completing two mandatory modules: Legal Systems, which covers the foundations of law and legal practice, and Professional and Legal Skills, which focuses on how to succeed working within a legal environment and how to conduct legal research. The third module will link to a relevant pathway, or specialism. The modules available include property and conveyancing, working in civil litigation, working in criminal law, working in family practice and working in probate practice.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

You will be assessed by a mixture of internal formative assessments and external examinations throughout the duration of your training programme.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Graduates will receive a Certificate in legal practice based on your chosen specialism, e.g. Certificate in Civil Litigation. The Certificate allows you to progress onto the CPQ Foundation course to train to become a CILEX Paralegal and can even provide exemptions towards this qualification allowing you to qualify quicker. Alternatively, you may wish to enrol on out FdA Law and Practice Degree, in partnership with Teesside University. Information on these course are available within the prospectus.