To become a Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer (Fellow of CILEX) you must have: Completed the academic stage of training. Been in qualifying employment for at least 3 years, of which at least one must be in the Graduate membership grade of CILEX.
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What qualifications do I need to study with CILEx?
Entry to CILEx is open to all and how you study with us does depend on the qualifications you already have: If you don't hold a qualifying law degree there are two stages of CILEx qualifications. Stage one is the CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice. This is set and assessed at 'A' level standard.
What are the different levels of CILEx?
If you don't hold a qualifying law degree there are two stages of CILEx qualifications. Stage one is the CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice. This is set and assessed at 'A' level standard.
What is the CILEx Level 6 Diploma in law and practice?
The CILEX Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice is set and assessed at level 6, honours degree level. For those already holding a qualifying law degree, CILEX also offers a new Graduate Fast-track diploma which can be used instead of the LPC or BPTC to complete your legal studies.
How do I become a CILEx affiliate or associate member?
Once you have completed some or all of your Level 3 qualifications you will be able to apply to become an Affiliate or Associate member of CILEX. There are numerous specialist pathways for studying law, and developing legal careers in different fields of law, to suit the needs of the individual and legal sector.
How do you qualify as a legal executive UK?
If you've completed a Legal Practice Course (LPC) for solicitors, or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) for barristers, you only need to complete three years' qualifying employment to become a chartered legal executive.
What is a Cilex lawyer?
Practising Fellows of The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives specialise in a particular area of law which means the everyday work of a Chartered Legal Executive lawyer is similar to that of a solicitor.
How long does it take to complete CILEX?
around two yearsThe CILEX Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice is the second and final academic stage towards becoming a Chartered Legal Executive lawyer. You can study at your own pace, but the qualification should take you around two years to complete.
Is CILEX worth doing?
CILEX route is great for being able to work and gain on the job experience whilst studying but it is hard work distance learning and working a full time job. I went into law at 17 years old and have been working my way up and am 1/3 of the way to getting qualified.
How much do CILEx lawyers earn?
Salary. As a CILEx student, you'll earn between £15,000 and £28,000. After completing the CILEx qualification, your salary can rise to £38,000. Once you've got the required three years of relevant work experience, you can earn in the range of £35,000 to £55,000.
Does CILEx make you a solicitor?
Qualifying as a Solicitor Through the CILEx Route To qualify as a solicitor through the CILEx route, you must first become a Chartered Legal Executive and then meet certain other transitional requirements. Following is a step-by-step description: - Complete a university degree.
What can a CILEx do?
CILEX is the professional association and governing body for over 21,000 Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers, other legal practitioners and paralegals. Our role is to enhance the role and standing of Chartered Legal Executives and all our members within the legal profession.
How is a legal executive different to a solicitor?
The difference between a Chartered Legal Executive and a Solicitor. A Chartered Legal Executive is a qualified lawyer who specialises in a particular area of law, and has trained to the same standard as a Solicitor in that area, whereas solicitors have expertise in many areas of the law.
What is CILEX & what can I do?
CILEX is the UK’s largest professional body for paralegals, and the only membership body that independently regulates these legal practitioners. Increasingly on a level playing field with solicitors, Chartered Legal Executive lawyers can now become judges, coroners, advocates and partners in law firms.
Are you already a Paralegal working in a law firm?
CILEX is offering all practitioners without a professional status the chance to stand up, be counted, be valued and claim ACILEX status of the Chartered Institute; rewarding and confirming the work you’re already doing! If you’re a paralegal or have a qualifying law degree and are in practice, be counted, be valued, belong.
Why choose the CILEX route to a career in law?
Becoming a qualified lawyer and then going on to become an advocate, partner in a law firm or even a judge does not mean you have to start your career with masses of student debt.
Affordability
With students entering university expected to leave with an average student debt of more than £55,000 the CILEX route is ideally placed to provide an affordable route to a career in law. CILEX qualifications can offer a significant cost saving, as can be seen from our comparative indicative costs.
Earn-as-you-learn
While CILEX qualifications are cost effective, 70% of employers pay for their staff to study with us. That means you get your training for free and earn a salary at the same time.
Employment
Law firms across the country recognise the quality and skills that CILEX qualifications bring to their teams. You will find Chartered Legal Executive lawyers working and studying in firms as large as Pinsent Mason and Irwin Mitchell, or regional legal providers like Gordons and Minster Law.
Respect
Completing your Chartered Legal Executive lawyer training means you will have a qualification set and assessed at honours degree level and will be tackling specific areas of law with enviable knowledge and skill. Many students have already studied through CILEX and forged successful and rewarding careers at law firms across England and Wales.
Qualify As A Lawyer Without Needing A Degree
Unlike other routes into a legal career there are no formal entry requirements to start on CPQ Foundation stage, it is open to all. CPQ is a substantially more affordable way for students to become lawyers than other routes into law – delivering on CILEX’s commitment to accessibility whilst not compromising standards.
How Long Will It Take To Qualify?
This will vary from trainee to trainee. Those with undergraduate or postgraduate legal qualifications will not have to start at the beginning and the flexibility of the qualification means it is possible to pause learning and progress at whatever speed suits an individual. Not everyone will want to study all three stages.
Studying with CILEX
There’s a range of study options offered by CILEX Approved Training Providers, including Further Education colleges and specialist distance learning providers, with many providers offering blended learning and other flexible options including CILEX Law School which is wholly owned by CILEX.
Why choose the CILEX route to a career in law?
Becoming a qualified lawyer and then going on to become an advocate, partner in a law firm or even a judge does not mean you have to start your career with masses of student debt.
Affordability
With students entering university expected to leave with an average student debt of more than £55,000 the CILEX route is ideally placed to provide an affordable route to a career in law. CILEX qualifications can offer a significant cost saving, as can be seen from our comparative indicative costs.
Earn-as-you-learn
While CILEX qualifications are cost effective, 70% of employers pay for their staff to study with us. That means you get your training for free and earn a salary at the same time.
Employment
Law firms across the country recognise the quality and skills that CILEX qualifications bring to their teams. You will find Chartered Legal Executive lawyers working and studying in firms as large as Pinsent Mason and Irwin Mitchell, or regional legal providers like Gordons and Minster Law.
Respect
Completing your Chartered Legal Executive lawyer training means you will have a qualification set and assessed at honours degree level and will be tackling specific areas of law with enviable knowledge and skill. Many students have already studied through CILEX and forged successful and rewarding careers at law firms across England and Wales.
Solicitors Qualifying Examination route
You’ll then need to retrieve your SQE results so we can confirm you have either passed (or are exempt from) all the assessments. You should only do this after you have passed all your required assessments. Log into mySRA and in ‘Start a new application’, you’ll find the form to retrieve your results.
Chartered Legal Executives Equivalent Means route
We check your suitability as part of your admission application. However, you can also get it checked early if you have any areas of concern
