Assessment
CILEX Law Apprenticeships (Levels 3, 5, & 6)
What is CILEX?
CILEX stands for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and is one of three ways to enter the legal profession. There are currently 18,000 professionals that have a designation under CILEX from student to CILEX Lawyer. CILEX is a professional body with a Code of Conduct applicable to all members.
Description
CILEX apprenticeships offer a practical route into the legal profession, combining on-the-job training with academic learning whilst picking up a salary as you go! The apprenticeship is designed for those who want to pursue a career in law but with more flexibility, providing you with a quality work life - home life - study balance. Apprentices will work in legal departments/firms under the supervision of and assist qualified professionals. Learners can pause their CILEX journey at any time, picking up a qualification per level. The Level 3 provides paralegal status with Level 5 and 6 providing learners with Advanced Paralegal and CILEX Lawyer status, respectively. Once you have completed the Level 6, you will become a specialist lawyer in an area of law, of your choice and you can even aim to become a Judge!
Learners will also become part of the CILEX Community through their membership, learning and collaborating with those on who are also on their CILEX journey.
Progression Opportunities
Learners can study all three levels but must complete them in ascending order. The only exemption is where a learner has an A Level in law and will be exempt from studying the Level 3 and can move straight to the Level 5.
Location
- Online
- On-Site
Entry Requirements
Delegates must be employed for the duration of this programme for a minimum of 16 hours a week. Learners are entitled to the apprenticeship pay rate for the first year. Once the learner has reached 19 and completed their first year, they are eligible to be paid the National Living Wage for their age.
Who Should Attend?
These courses are ideal for those seeking a career change, looking to re-skill, or looking to enter the profession with no experience in law and those working in the legal sector that would like to formalise their experience.
Course Duration
Each level takes 2 years, one day a week.
Method of Assessment
Supervised online assessment and portfolio work
Certification
Qualifications are awarded by CILEX, which will be recognised nationally.
Course Content
These courses cover:
Level 3
- Professional and Legal Skills
- Legal Systems
- Law of Tort
- Contract Law
- Introduction to Property and Private Client
Level 5
- Professional and Legal Skills
- Dispute Resolution
- Criminal Law and Litigation.
Optional Modules:
- Business and Employment
- Family Law and Practice
- Probate and Private Client
- Property and Conveyancing
Level 6
- Professional Skills
The Learner must now choose their area of specialty:
- Dispute Resolution
- Criminal Law and Litigation
- Residential Conveyancing
- Commercial Conveyancing
- Employment Law and Practice
- Business and Commercial
- Family Law and Litigation
- Probate and Private Client
- Immigration Law and Practice
Course Cost
Levels 3 and 5 is funded by Welsh Government, except for the employment salary.
Level 6 is not funded, and delegates must self-fund or utilise Student Finance. Employers may also assist. Delegates can contact one of CILEX’s approved partners for costs.
