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LEGAL STUDIES QUALIFICATIONS
FOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATORS AND PARALEGALS
LEGAL STUDIES QUALIFICATIONSLEVEL I LEVEL 2
Award in Legal Studies
Certificate in Legal Studies
Diploma in Legal Studies
Award in Legal Studies
Certificate in Legal Studies
Diploma in Legal StudiesSTUDY UNITS
The Legal Environment Required Required Required Required Required Required
Principles of Civil Liability Required Required
Plus onestudy unit
option
Plus onestudy unit
option
Plus fivestudy unit
options
Principles of Criminal Liability Required Required
Individual Rights and Responsibilities Required
Valuing Equality and Diversity Required
Understanding Young People, Law and Order Required
Aspects of Citizenship Required
Principles of Criminal Liability
Plus units 108-1262
Option Required Required
Principles of Contract Liability Option Required Required
Principles of Negligence Option Required Required
Law in the Workplace Option Option Option
Civil Litigation Option Option Option
Consumer Rights Option Option Option
Family Law Option Option Option
Wills and Succession Option Option Option
Conveyancing Option Option Option
To qualify you will need to pass a series of assignments, an externally set multiple-choice test and in some cases, provide portfolios of evidence. The learning outcomes for each unit can be found at www.cityandguilds.com
LEVEL 1 LEGAL STUDIES QUALIFICATIONS
Who are they for?Level I qualifications are for learners wanting to develop a basic knowledge of law. The diploma also allows learners to broaden their skills by taking optional units in IT and Employability and Personal Development.
LEVEL 2 LEGAL STUDIES QUALIFICATIONS
Who are they for?Level 2 qualifications are for learners who would like to work in legal administration, but not necessarily as a legal secretary. They are also for those already working as a legal administrator who would like to further develop their professional skills.
1 Grade C or above in GCSE English language is desirable. 2 Information on these can be found on the City & Guilds website by searching for ‘5516’.
STUDY WITH CILEx
Since 1994, over 50,000 students have taken our leading range of nationally approved legal secretary and administrative paralegal qualifications, which are delivered in partnership with City & Guilds.
Benefits include:• a flexible approach to learning• no entry requirements1
• a choice of when and where to study• a nationally recognised qualification• CILEx membership
All our qualifications are available through a network of City & Guilds accredited centres. To find your nearest study centre either call us on 01234 841000, email [email protected] or visit www.cilexcareers.org.uk.
CILEx MEMBERSHIP
All learners are eligible to become a member of the CILEx family, whether as a Student Member (for those with no legal qualifications), or as an Affiliate Member (for those who have successfully completed a CILEx qualification).
CILEx members receive the award-winning monthly CILEx Journal magazine, which includes up-to-date information on events, legal news, a digest of recent court decisions, legal vacancies and much more. Members also have access to a broad range of discounted services.
CILEx members are regulated through ILEX Professional Standards (IPS), which means that you will stand apart from non-regulated paralegals and be expected to uphold the IPS Code of Conduct.
For further information about CILEx Membership call 01234 845777 or email [email protected]
THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LEGAL EXECUTIVESKempston Manor, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7ABT +44 (0)1234 845777F +44 (0)1234 840373E [email protected] www.cilexcareers.org.uk
For further information about the Legal Secretaries and Legal Studies qualifications contact:Customer RelationsCity & Guilds1 Giltspur Street, London EC1A 9DDT +44 (0)844 543 0033E [email protected]
About UsFounded in 1963 the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives is the professional association for more than 7,500 qualified Chartered Legal Executive lawyers and 12,500 paralegal and other legal practitionersin England and Wales.
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