Law and Practice

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Professional Certificate/Diploma - Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX)

Level

Level Three

What's it all about?

You can complete the first year of the course to achieve a Certificate in Law and Practice. The first year has been designed to provide a rounded introduction to law and legal practice.

The diploma is a two year course which provides the necessary first stage of an academic qualification required to qualify as a Legal Executive Lawyer.
It is ideal for those who aspire to undertake a career in law, or for those already working within a legal environment who wish to gain a recognised professional, stand alone qualification to further their careers.

Students are welcomed from a variety of backgrounds such as public and private law environments, local authorities and public bodies, employed or those seeking to retrain or return to work.

Progression

Upon successful completion you may progress to the ILEX Higher Professional Diploma in Law and Practice, Level 6. This additional qualification will allow you to fully academically qualify as a Legal Executive Lawyer.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however to successfully study law a good standard of English is required.

You would benefit from having one of the following;

four GCSEs including English

a BTEC first diploma

an NVQ level 2

equivalent qualifications or related work experience.

Duration

One year to achieve the certificate or two years to achieve the diploma

Business Benefits

Current legal knowledge and professional skills; development of confident, able employees with high levels of written/oral communication skills.

Run On Demand?

Roll On Roll Off?

Are there any exams?

Yes. You will have to complete a one and a half hour exam/case study per module, set by the awarding body, ILEX. You will also be set numerous skills tasks throughout your study.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

Those wishing to achieve the Certificate in Law and Practice complete all units in year 1 only.

Year 1

Introduction to Law and Practice
Law of Tort
Legal Research Skills
Criminal Law
Civil Litigation
Client Care Skills

Those completing the Diploma in Law and Practice will continue onto the second year and complete the following units:

Year 2

Contract Law
Land Law
Family Practice
Law of Family

When can I study?

Thursdays, 3.00pm to 7.30pm

Course Facts

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Start Date:

1 February 2012

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:

£800. per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments:

Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £200.00 is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £200.00 per year

Material Fees:

There are no material fees for this course

Level:

Advanced

Course Code:

ALE

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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