ILEX Diploma in Law and Practice

Vocational qualification

In Cirencester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Cirencester

This is a professional course which can lead to you becoming a fully qualified Legal Executive. Legal Executives are now recognised as a branch of the legal profession in their own right. Once fully qualified, a Fellow of the Institute can be appointed head of a department staffed by other lawyers. By first qualifying as a Member or Fellow of ILEX, those who have the ability and dedication may.

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Location

Start date

Cirencester (Gloucestershire)
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Fosse Way Campus Stroud Road, GL7 1XA

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Course programme


ILEX - Diploma in Law and Practice
ILEX is aimed at those people wishing to pursue a career in the law; this may include school leavers, graduates, legal support staff, mature students looking for a career change and those returning to work after having a family.

What does the course involve?
This is a professional course which can lead to you becoming a fully qualified Legal Executive. Legal Executives are now recognised as a branch of the legal profession in their own right. Once fully qualified, a Fellow of the Institute can be appointed head of a department staffed by other lawyers. By first qualifying as a Member or Fellow of ILEX, those who have the ability and dedication may continue the ILEX training route to qualify as a solicitor.

What will I study?
The course comprises 5 units: land law, law of contract, criminal law, family law and conveyancng. Each unit will be assessed separately. Normally a student will have completed the ILEX Certificate in Law and Practice before commencing the Diploma, but this is not a requirement. For those wishing to do so it is possible to study the Certificate and Diploma concurrently.

What are the entry requirements for ILEX - Diploma in Law and Practice?
  • There are no entry requirements.
  • You do not need to have studied this subject before.
  • Some previous experience is desirable.
How is the course assessed?
  • Examination at the end of each unit/module
What other costs are there?
Exam Fees
£190

Materials
Books - £50

Frequently Asked Questions
How much additional study is required?
Students are expected to dedicate at least five hours per week additional study on a weekly basis in addition to the completion of work set by tutors.

How long does it take to become fully qualified?
Typically, a student takes two years to complete the level 3 qualification. To achieve level 6 a further 4 units must be studied; these can be completed in one year, although most students will take two units per year. A total of 5 years qualifying employment is required before Fellowship of the Institute can be achieved; this qualifying period can start at any point during study. If a Fellow wishes to qualify as a solicitor, then only the Legal Practice Course needs to be completed.

Do I have to be working in a legal office?
The course is aimed at those either working in the legal environment or those who wish to do so, therefore it is advantageous to be employed in this area. It is not, however, a requirement of qualification until level 6.

How can I find out more about the Institute of Legal Executives?

Exam Board = ILEX

This information is believed to be correct. Cirencester College continually updates and reviews its provision to ensure that it meets the needs of the community. Therefore the right to amend, change or delete learning programmes, accreditation routes or terms and conditions relating to entitlement to study is reserved at all times. We aim to provide open access to a comprehensive range of high quality education and training for the whole community over the age of 16 regardless of race, class, belief, language, gender, sexual orientation, disability, previous educational attainment or particular circumstances.

ILEX Diploma in Law and Practice

Price on request