Graduate Fast-Track Diploma, Study notes of Law

Download Graduate Fast-Track Diploma and more Study notes Law in PDF only on Docsity! Graduate Fast-Track Diploma (Incorporating registration, exemption and membership) In order to obtain exemption from the Level 3 and Level 6 law units you must provide certified copies of both your degree. Office use only: Reg. no. 1. 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Fees will not be refunded or credited after the cancellation period. About the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) is the representative membership body for around 20,000 qualified and trainee lawyers and paralegals. CILEx plays a unique and important role within the legal sector, as it is the only vocational route to becoming a lawyer. CILEx works closely with Government and is recognised and listed by the Ministry of Justice as a main branch of the legal profession (alongside barristers and solicitors). Since 1989, over 82,500 people have chosen the CILEx route for their legal career. ___________________________________________________________________ “Opportunity has always been at the centre of CILEx’s philosophy. CILEx trains, develops and encourages people to reach their full potential” Ministry of Justice _________________________________________________________________________________________ The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Kempston Manor, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7AB t: +44(0)1234 845777 e: membership@cilex.org.uk www.cilex.org.uk #CILExHelp 1 The Chartered Institute of Legal Executive, Manor Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AB CILEx Listed Exemption Application 2018/2019 CILEx has recognised a number of qualifications for exemption purposes. If you have completed a qualification listed in the CILEx listed exemptions table as seen in Appendix A, you should use this form to apply for exemption. Details of fees required are also shown in the CILEx listed exemptions table. Please complete all sections of this application form, and ensure you enclose the supporting documents required with your application. Incomplete applications will be returned. 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Name: Job Title: Company: Email: Signature: Date: Please ensure that you have completed all sections of this application form before returning to CILEx. / / 5 The Chartered Institute of Legal Executive, Manor Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AB Appendix A – CILEx Listed Exemption Table Qualification Achieved Approved Exemption Exemption Fee AS Level in Law Students who have achieved an AS Level in Law Level 3 Unit 1 Introduction to Law and Practice £49 A2 Law ( A Level Law) Students who have achieved a full A Level in Law Level 3 Unit 1 Introduction to Law and Practice AND up to two of the following units if they have been successfully examined: Unit 2 Contract Law Unit 3 Criminal Law Unit 5 Law of Tort Note: students claiming an exemption against any of these 3 units will have to demonstrate that all units of the A Level specification for that specific subject have been successfully completed. £49 per unit City & Guilds Level 2 Vocational Paralegal Studies Certificate Students who have achieved an overall distinction in the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Vocation Paralegal Studies achieve Level 3 Introduction to Law and Practice Note: students must have achieved an overall distinction in three modules (which must include the two core modules The Legal Environment (Unit 1) and Legal Principles (Unit 2). £49 City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Legal Studies (Last registration 31/08/2012) Students who achieved a Pass in the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Legal Studies Level 3 Introduction to Law and Practice Note: students must have achieved a Pass in both Unit 201 The Legal Environment and Unit 202 Principles of Liability £49 City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Legal Studies (Registration from 01/09/2012) Students who achieved a Pass in the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Legal Studies Level 3 Introduction to Law and Practice £49 6 The Chartered Institute of Legal Executive, Manor Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AB Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Applied Law (Registration from 01/09/2010) Students who achieved a Pass in Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Applied Law Level 3 Introduction to Law and Practice £49 Qualifying Law Degree CPE / GDL / PGDL Students who have achieved a qualifying (designated as qualifying by the SRA) law degree and plan to remain in the CILEx Associate Grade (ACILEx) CILEx Leve l3 Diploma in Law and Practice *Should any member wish to progress onto the CILEx Graduate Fast Track Diploma at a late date, they will be exempt from having to achieve the Law and Legal Research Skills units from the Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice and a further exemption fees of £150 will be payable. £50 (£150 optional)* Qualifying Law Degree CPE / GDL / PGDL Students who have achieved a qualifying (designated as qualifying by the SRA) law degree and wish to progress on to the CILEx Graduate Fast Track Diploma to qualify for Graduate Membership of CILEx (GCILEx) Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice, and the Law units from the Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice. Note: students with a qualifying law degree seeking to use the Graduate Fast Track Diploma to gain access to membership of CILEx, it is a requirement that at least one of the Practice units attempted is in an area of law that was a constituent part of their law degree. £200 Legal Practice Course (LPC) Full exemption from the CILEx qualifications to become a Graduate Member of CILEx. For further details please contact our Membership Contact Centre: Tel +44 (0)1234 845777 or email: membership@cilex.org.uk £660 Includes: Registration Fee First Year subscription Fee Exemption Fee Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) (formerly the Bar Vocational Couse BVC) Full exemption from CILEx qualifications to become a Graduate Member of CILEx. For further details please contact our Membership Contact Centre: Tel +44 (0)1234 845777 or email: membership@cilex.org.uk £660 Includes: Registration Fee First Year subscription Fee Exemption Fee