In addition to being a great starting point for those wanting to explore a career in law, this 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.
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)
- 12-18 months
- Part-time
This course has two enrolments each year: January and August.
A minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English and maths or equivalent
Flexible delivery options available
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.
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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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On completion you 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. |
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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