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CILEx Civil Litigation - Specialist Pathway in Contract Law
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives’ (CILEx) specialist pathway in Civil Litigation, delivers the knowledge and experience of Civil Law in England and Wales, to deal with Contract Law. It deals with the nature of contract, the formation of legal contracts, elements required for a legally binding contract, legally binding contract terms, termination of contract and remedies for breach of contract.
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All our courses are designed to fit around your existing commitments. They can be studied at your own pace and are delivered by our approachable team of law lecturers and practitioners with years of industry experience.
Most importantly, our courses represent great value for money and can be paid for via instalments, making them accessible and ensuring a real return on investment.
All our courses are designed to fit around your existing commitments. They can be studied at your own pace and are delivered by our approachable team of law lecturers and practitioners with years of industry experience.
Most importantly, our courses represent great value for money and can be paid for via instalments, making them accessible and ensuring a real return on investment.
Download CILEx Civil Litigation/Contract Law diagram for an overview of the pathway which prepares individuals for a career in commercial or corporate law, or from caseworker to business contract lawyer or commercial litigator advocate.
CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice
Academic Stage 1
The Academic Stage 1 Diploma can be achieved in two ways:
Option 1: In two steps: complete 5 units at Certificate level and top up with 5 units to complete the Diploma.Option 2: As one single Diploma program: complete 10 units.
Option 1: Civil Litigation Pathway - CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law & Practice
Specialism: Civil Litigation with Contract Law
The CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice addresses a growing need for a short but rounded introduction to law and practice, or a specific learning need within a specialist area of law and legal practice.
The Certificate consists of 5 units; the selection below provides both a broad introduction to law and a focus on Civil Litigation. Level 3 Civil Litigation and Contract Law are needed at the Certificate or Diploma stage if following the advised Civil Litigation – Contract Law Specialism Pathway.
The Certificate consists of 5 units; the selection below provides both a broad introduction to law and a focus on Civil Litigation. Level 3 Civil Litigation and Contract Law are needed at the Certificate or Diploma stage if following the advised Civil Litigation – Contract Law Specialism Pathway.
Starting or developing a career in Civil Law/ Civil Litigation.
Non-legal role, Legal Administrator or Legal Assistant, Legal Support role.
Paralegal Administrator, Paralegal Assistant, Case Handler.
Set and assessed at A-level standard.
12-18 months.
Student or Affiliate.
The CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice can be completed on the way to the full, 10 unit, CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice.
5 units, CILEx Level 3 - Certificate in Law & Practice.
Advised units for a Civil Litigation Contract Law Specialist Career Pathway:
* mandatory units for CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice
Option 2: Civil Litigation Pathway - CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law & Practice
The CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice offers a broad-based foundation across key areas of Law and Legal Practice, which helps gain a wider appreciation of the legal practice areas that might affect but sit outside their specialist area.
This stage includes mandatory core units in law, to ensure that CILEx members are well prepared for a career in law against the background of continuing changes in the legal sector. There is also room for unit choices to reflect specialist interests such as Civil Litigation, Commercial or Corporate Law.
Experience in a Legal Support role, a certified Paralegal Apprentice, a holder of a CILEx Diploma in Law & Legal Skills (tech level) or a career changer.
Paralegal Administrator, Paralegal Assistant, Case Handler or Officer: charged out fee-earning time at grade D of the guideline hourly rates.
Set and assessed at A-level standard.
Full 10 unit program is 18-36 months, dependent on prior learning and exemptions.
Student or Affiliate.
To CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice to become a Chartered Legal Executive and able to apply to become a Civil Litigator and Advocate.
10 units, CILEx Level 3 - Diploma in Law and Practice.
Advised units for a Civil Litigation – Contract Law Specialist Career Pathway:
Completed CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law & Practice units may be carried over into the CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law & Practice.
* mandatory law units for CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law & Practice
Plus 2 elective units – 1 of which must be in Practice:
Elective practice units:
Elective law units:
CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Legal Practice
Academic Stage 2
The CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice forms the final academic stage on the career pathway to become a Chartered Legal Executive lawyer in Civil Litigation.
The CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice follows on from the CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice.
CILEx offers pathways specifically designed for Law Graduates.
Completion of CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice.
Senior Civil Paralegal, Senior Civil Litigator; fee earning time can be set at Grade C of the guideline hourly rates.
Set and assessed at Honours Degree level.
24-36 months.
Specialist Chartered Legal Executive, or CILEx Litigator and Advocate, following a required period in Qualifying Employment.
6 Units, CILEx Level 6 - Diploma in Law and Practice.
Advised units for a Civil Litigation – Contract Law Specialist Career Pathway:
* These units are highly recommended for Level 6 on the specialist pathway in Civil Litigation or Contract Law.
Plus 2 elective units:**
Law Graduates
LLB/GDL Graduates
LPC/BVC/BPTC
Senior Civil Paralegal, Senior Civil Litigator; fee earning time set at Grade C of the guideline hourly rates.
Set and assessed at Honours Degree level.
125 hours.
Specialist Chartered Legal Executive or Civil Litigator and Advocate, after the required period in Qualifying Employment.
LLB/GDL - Graduate Fast-track Diploma
The Graduate Fast-track Diploma consists of 3 units
Advised units for a Civil Litigation – Contract Law Specialist Career Pathway:
NB: One of the practice units completed must link to a law unit studied as part of your law degree.
Plus 1 elective unit:
Period of Qualifying Employment
A period of Qualifying Employment is required to achieve CILEx Fellowship and become a Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer.
The period of Qualifying Employment requires that the work is:
The required Qualifying Employment period is a minimum of 3 years:
The Qualifying Employment period can start before, during or after studying for qualifications. Time in work whilst studying may count if it meets the criteria; apply early to have your role assessed to ensure the work is approved for Qualifying Employment and Work-based Learning.
LPC/BVC/BPTC
Law Graduates with LPC or BPTC can apply for an exemption.
Up to 43 weeks exemption of the Qualifying Employment period may be granted; the remaining period in the workplace and the work-based Learning portfolio will still need to be completed.
Up to 43 weeks exemption of the Qualifying Employment period may be granted; the remaining period in the workplace and the work-based Learning portfolio will still need to be completed.
CILEx Fellowship / Chartered Legal Executive application
On completion of the period of Qualifying Employment, students are eligible to become a Chartered Legal Executive and CILEx Fellow and use the designatory letters FCILEx.
The application process for CILEx Fellowship is in 2 stages:
CILEx Fellows are able to gain Advocacy or Litigation and Advocacy rights in Civil Proceedings.
CILEx Chartered Legal Executive Litigator and Advocate
Chartered Legal Executives can be awarded Litigation and Advocacy rights by CILEx Regulation for authorisation to conduct litigation and appear in court as an advocate in civil proceedings, without supervision.
Applying for Litigation and Advocacy Rights
You can apply for Advocacy Rights alone or for Litigation and Advocacy Practice Rights together.
Applications are open to Chartered Legal Executives who are qualified and suitably experienced.
NB holders of the BPTC may be eligible for exemptions from the advocacy course.
Applications are open to Chartered Legal Executives who are qualified and suitably experienced.
NB holders of the BPTC may be eligible for exemptions from the advocacy course.
Application steps:
When the application is approved, an Advocacy or Litigation and Advocacy Certificate is issued with a Practicing Certificate to become a Chartered Legal Executive Advocate or CILEx Litigator and Chartered Legal Executive Advocate.
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Keyboard and a mouse or another pointing device
Broadband connection with 10 Mbps average speed
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Working microphone, either internal or external
Webcam with 320 x 240 VGA resolution, either internal or external
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Preferred Internet Browser: Google Chrome
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Free RAM: 2GB
Processor: 2GHz Intel Pentium / Intel / ARM
Free disk space: 1GB
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How do I enrol?
The Law Training Centre accepts applications throughout the year so that learners can start when it suits them most.
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Please fill in the enrolment form and return it to info@ltckent.co.uk
You can request an enrolment form by completing our form. Once completed, you will receive the form directly to the email address you provide.
Please fill in the enrolment form and return it to info@ltckent.co.uk
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Invoicing
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