Full Time Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) Professional Diploma in Law (PDL) Level 3

Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) Professional Diploma in Law (PDL) Level 3
Course Length: 1 Year
Site: West Durrington Campus
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FFDLEY

The Course
COURSE CANCELLED FOR 2010-2011
This fascinating and rewarding course is designed to provide you with a short but rounded introduction to law and legal practice. If you wish to become a Legal Executive (one of the three branches of the legal profession along with Barristers and Solicitors) then the ILEX Level 3 Diploma is the first step along the way. the Diploma can be achieved following a one year full time course of study at the College.

Course Content
To gain the qualification you will need to successfully complete ten units from the list set out below:

• Unit 1: Introduction to Law and Practice (mandatory)
• Unit 2: Contract Law (mandatory)
• Unit 3: Criminal Law (mandatory)
• Unit 4: Land Law (mandatory)
• Unit 5: Law of Tort (mandatory)
• Unit 6: Employment Law
• Unit 7: Family Law
• Unit 8: Law of Wills and Succession
• Unit 9: Civil Litigation (linked to Contract and the Law of Tort)
• Unit 10:Conveyancing (linked to La nd Law)
• Unit 11:Criminal Litigation (linked to Criminal Law)
• Unit 12:The Practice of Family Law (linked to Family Law)
• Unit 13:The Practice of Employment Law (linked to Employment Law)
• Unit 14:Probate Practice (linked to Law of wills and Succession)
• Unit 15:The Practice of Law for the Elderly Client (linked to Law of Wills and Succession)
• Unit 16:Client Care Skills (mandatory)
• Unit 17:Legal Research Skills (mandatory)

Progression/Career Path
After successfully completing the Diploma, the next stage is to secure employment in a law related environment (such as a firm of solicitors or a local authority legal department) and to study for the ILEX Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law on a part time basis.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications Required
Normally four GCSEs at A-C, including English or relevant Level 2 qualification. Students over 21 years, without formal qualifications, can join the course at the discretion of the tutor.

Interview Yes

Assessment/Exams
The office administration skills are examined in March and July - set by OCR and leading to Diplomas at Level 2/3 in text processing.
The law elements are examined in a variety of ways: portfolio, case study/open book examination and final external exam.

Applications
Complete the application form obtainable from the College and send it to:

Admissions Office
Northbrook College
Freepost 975
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU

Further Details
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