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Qualification details

ILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law

Qualification summary

The qualification provides a broad-based introduction to the Law and Legal Practice for students working in legal roles. It comprises the first step towards qualification as a Legal Executive (after the student has achieved the Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma and undertaken the necessary qualifying employment), and enables the student to achieve recognition by becoming a member of the Institute of Legal Executives.

Qualification details

100/2514/5
ILEX - Institute of Legal Executives
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2002
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
30/11/2009
Certification end date:
30/11/2012
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
01/09/2002
Approval end date:
30/11/2009
As indicated, the qualification provides the background for access to the Level 6 qualification. Completion of both of these qualifications plus the appropriate qualifying employment enables students to become practising Legal Executives and Fellows of the Institute.

The Legal Executive route is an established and recognised route for individuals wishing to qualify as solicitors. There is significant evidence to suggest also that the qualification provides an essential opportunity for individuals working in the not-for-profit sector who deliver specialist legal advice.

The qualification delivery is flexible and is the accepted route for those individuals wishing to combine work and study in becoming a lawyer.
Legal Executive
  • 15 Business, Administration and Law
    • 15.5  Law and Legal Services
240
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Examination route: all subjects are currently examined formally in timetabled sessions which occur twice a year.

Mixed Assessment Route: Units 2 - 7 are assessed by the centre and quality assured by ILEX. Unit 1 is a portfolio-based unit and there is a final synoptic examination.
Performance Measures
There are two routes through the existing qualifications:

Examination route - Law 1, 2 and Practice 1A and B and 2A and B
Mixed Assessment Route - all other units listed below (ie units 1 -7)
  • ER -  Examination route
    The examination route is one of two routes towards the Professional qualification that is open to candidates
    This group represents a pathway.
    • M/101/5622 - Law 1 - Introduction to Key Concepts of Law
    • F/101/5625 - Law 2 - Further Key Concepts of Law
    • J/101/5626 - Practice 1A and B - Introduction to Legal Practice and Procedures
    • L/101/5627 - Practice 2A and B - Legal Practice and Procedures - Other Aspects
  • MA -  Mixed Assessment Route
    The Mixed Assessment Route (MAR) offers candidates a more varied route to the Professional qualification, ie combining examination, with centre-assessed case study assessments.
    This group represents a pathway.