The Foundation Stage of the CPQ is broken down into three elements: core legal knowledge, practice and skills; ethics and professional responsibility; and professional experience.
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)
- 18-30 months
This course has two enrolments each year: January and August.
GCSE or equivalent is desired. By the end of the course you will need to have secured relevant work experience
Flexible delivery options available.
As part of your academic study you will need to complete five mandatory modules: Legal Systems; Contract Law; Law of Tort; Introduction to Property and Private Client; Professional and Legal Skills.
In addition, you will be required to evidence your competence via a professional experience portfolio, carried out with a legal employer, and complete the first ethics and professional responsibility e-learning module. Please note, there is no requirement for you to be working in the legal sector in order to complete the CPQ Foundation Stage.
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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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Graduates of the Foundation Stage will be able to hold the professional status of CILEX Paralegal. CILEX Paralegals can then progress onto the CILEX Professional Qualification – Advanced Stage to complete further training and begin specialising in a chosen legal area. |
Why is Innersummit the choice for law?
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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.
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