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The first stage for the full vocational route to qualifying is called the CILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice [6] and is set at the equivalent to A-level law. The second and final qualifications are equivalent to an honours degree course - the CILEX Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice. [7]
On 13 October 2011 the Institute of Legal Executives (as a company limited by guarantee) sought royal charter status [3] from Queen Elizabeth II via the Privy Council.. A royal charter was granted on 30 January 2012, and the Institute of Legal Executives became the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, [4] otherwise known as CILEX.
A Level 3 Diploma in Vocational Paralegal Studies qualification is also available, and this is equivalent to A-level standard. The qualification is divided into units and again, is assessed by way of assignments. The qualifications are also recognized by the CILEX as a route into their membership grades. The Institute of Paralegals (IOP ...
CILEX Lawyers operate equally alongside solicitors as authorised persons, the only difference being the specialist rather than general scope of their practising certificate and their qualification route. Typical areas CILEX Lawyers advise on are conveyancing, family law, personal injury and employment law. CILEX Lawyers can become partners in ...
Chartered Legal Executives (formerly known as Fellows of CILEx) are the third type of lawyer in the UK and undertake a series of training courses and are required to pass a series of exam and coursework units to gain qualification. The first stage for the full vocational route to qualifying is called the CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in ...
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is the main process of qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales as of 2021. In order to be admitted to the roll of solicitors, a candidate must have tertiary education (level 6, not necessarily a degree) in any subject, pass two SQE assessments, complete qualifying work experience (QWE) for two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) and meet ...
A training contract is a compulsory period of practical training in a law firm for law graduates before they can qualify as a solicitor in the United Kingdom (UK), the Republic of Ireland, Australia or Hong Kong, or as an advocate and solicitor in Singapore.
Like solicitors, CILEX [2] Lawyers advise clients, draft contracts for them and represent them in lower courts of law. CILEX Lawyers will have taken a vocational route to qualification (the CILEX Professional Qualification - CPQ) and unlike solicitors are qualified to practise solely in their chosen area of specialism.