PURPOSE STATEMENT

QUALIFICATION TITLE: CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Private Client Practice

QUALIFICATION CODE: 601/0263/9

OVERVIEW

 CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Private Client Practice 601/0263/9 is aimed at those wishing to develop the skills and understanding relevant to private client practice. Those working towards this qualification are likely to be already working in a legal capacity and either wish to enhance their knowledge of private client practice specifically as it relates to their job role, or wish to complete the Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal Services. The qualification comprises units which are common to and contribute towards the qualifications required to become a Chartered Legal Executive.

 There are no formal entry requirements, however, a high standard of literacy and numeracy (eg. GCSE grade A*-C, A levels or a proven ability to work at this level) is recommended. The qualification is aimed at those aged 16+.

 The qualification comprises four units; including two mandatory units which cover client care skills and private client practice; and two further private client practice related units, including at least one substantive unit. This is a QCF qualification, which allows flexibility in the choice of private client practice related units.

WHAT COULD THIS QUALIFICATION LEAD TO?

 CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Private Client Practice 601/0263/9 learners will be working under supervision and in a variety of '' job roles whilst working towards this qualification, such as legal assistant (private clients) and junior paralegal (private clients). Completion of the qualification would enable them to begin progression to more senior job roles within the legal sector, such as legal executive (private clients) and senior paralegal (private clients), and ultimately to Chartered Legal Executive . Chartered Legal Executive specialise in a particular area of the law and are able to undertake the same work as that of a .

 CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Private Client Practice 601/0263/9 is one of a suite of five level 3 CILEx Legal Services qualifications. The other four qualifications cover: employment practice (which has already been approved for funding for 2015/16), civil litigation, family practice and property. Learners should take this qualification where their work/interest is within the private client practice field.

 CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Private Client Practice 601/0263/9 provides progression to:

- CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice 601/3407/0.

- CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice 601/3417/3, which is the first stage in qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive lawyer.

- CILEx Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Legal Services, comprising CILEx Level 4 Legal Services knowledge and competence qualifications.

- CILEx Level 6 Certificate in Law 601/3412/4, which is aimed at those who do not wish to go on to become full Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers but who want recognition for their skills in a specific professional area of law and practice.

- CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice 601/3408/2, which is the final academic stage towards becoming a Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer.

- A degree in Law/Graduate Diploma in Law (for those who want to become a solicitor).

 The CILEx route to Chartered Legal Executive status also offers exemptions towards learners going on to become .

Achievement of a single Level 3 unit enables learners to become Affiliate members of CILEx. See hyperlink http://www.cilex.org.uk/membership/membership_grades_and_fees.aspx

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information on the qualification can be found at Legal Services Qualifications