The course will help develop a trainee’s knowledge of the legal landscape and how to work effectively within a legal department.
The course is also designed to help trainees develop their skills in dealing with client issues, managing workload, engagement with stakeholders, drafting legal documents and developing their digital competencies within the workplace.
Trainees who successfully complete the CILEX Certificate in Legal Practice will gain a Certificate in Legal Administration and will receive exemptions if they choose to progress to become a CILEX Paralegal.
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)
- 6 months (full cost)
This course has two enrolments each year: January and August. Trainees will be required to attend an online delivery session once a week.
Dependent upon demand, this course can be delivered to employees directly within the workplace. This is facilitated with study that is more intensive over a shorter period. Upon successful completion, trainees will be awarded a CILEX Certificate in Legal Administration. Trainees and employers will have the option to progress onto the CILEX Professional Qualification (Foundation Stage) or the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course. However, CILEX recommends that learners considering a CILEX qualification should have an appropriate level of English (Level 2) to access the learning materials and exams.
Flexible delivery options available
You will study two compulsory modules as part of course. These include:
- Legal Systems
- Professional and Legal Skills
Legal Systems will develop knowledge of the legal landscape, how laws are created and the roles and functions of the court systems in England and Wales. Professional and Legal Skills will develop knowledge and skills relating to working within the legal sector, how to draft documents, handle client enquiries and how to conduct legal research.
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You will be assessed by a mixture of internal formative assessments and external examinations throughout the duration of your training programme.
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Upon successful completion, trainees will be awarded a CILEX Certificate in Legal Administration. Trainees and employers will have the optio
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You will be assessed by a mixture of internal formative assessments and external examinations throughout the duration of your training programme.
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n to progress onto the CILEX Professional Qualification (Foundation Stage) or the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship.
Why is Innersummit the choice for law?
Whatever your ambition, there has never been a better time to come and study with us.
Here at Innersummit, our CILEX courses can be the perfect stepping stone within your law career. Whether you’re just starting out and are looking for an alternative to a law degree, or you’re already practicing and want to develop professionally, we’ve got you covered.
We pride ourselves on offering courses that will give you the skills that employers look for. Let’s find your innersummit together.
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