CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law

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This course is the second year of Level 3 studies. It is competed in one academic year and is suitable for students who have completed the Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice.

This course guarantees 120 hours of tuition (including mocks and feedback) in addition to pastoral care and regular access to a personal tutor throughout the academic year. The course consists of some periods of independent guided study.

You will attend classes during term-time from 5.30pm to 9pm on Wednesday evenings.

Course content

We offer the following Units for study:

• Law of Contract;
• Land Law;
• Employment Law;
• Civil Litigation; and
• Client Care Skills

Term dates

Teaching Semesters Commence week beginning Monday 1 October 2012.

Semester One

1 October – 7 December 2012; and 2 January – 11 January 2013.

Semester Two

14 January – 22 March 2013; and 15 April – 3 June 2013.

Please note there will be no teaching on public bank holidays.

Timetable

You will attend classes during term-time from 5.30pm to 9pm on Wednesday evenings during term-time.

Please note that for students studying Level 3 units in isolation, you will be advised at Induction Evening as to when these specific units will run during the academic year.

Fees

£1,500 (For five units)
£300 per unit
Instalment options available

In addition to paying our tuition fee, you will be required to pay CILEx:

• a registration fee;
• examination fee in respect of each exam/assessment you are sitting; and
• purchase the mandatory ITC manual in relation to each unit of CILEx study.

For full details, please contact CILEx direct on 01234 841 000.

Entry requirements

In order to qualify as a Legal Executive Lawyer, you must:

• be over 18 years old;
• have registered as a member with The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx);
• have registered with CILEx (formerly known as ILEX) for entry to and have successfully passed the Level 3 Certificate and Diploma in Law and Practice examinations (equivalent to A Level standard) and either Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice examinations (equivalent to degree level standard) or Level 6 Graduate Fast-Track Diploma.

You will also need to complete five years qualifying employment. Specific details may be found on the CILEx website.

Further information

If you have a query, please contact the Course Enquiries Office
T: +44 (0) 20 7911 5000
E: course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk