The Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship offers a direct and structured pathway to obtaining recognised practice rights within a chosen area of law. For individuals aged 21 and over, it is currently the only government-funded law apprenticeship that includes practice rights as part of the qualification outcome. On successful completion of the programme and admission through CILEx Regulation, learners achieve Chartered Legal Executive status.
- 29 months of structured training.
- Up to 4 additional months to complete the End-Point Assessment.
- Government-funded route with up to £27,000 available towards training.
- Non-levy employers contribute no more than £1,350, with the remaining balance government funded.
- Levy-paying employers can utilise levy funds to cover the full cost.
- Achieves a Level 6 qualification, equivalent to degree level.
Why Learners Choose the Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship:
- Enables learners to obtain practice rights in their selected specialism, subject to approval by CILEx Regulation.
- Provides a faster route to higher-level fee-earning responsibilities compared to other apprenticeship pathways.
- Includes access to Datalaw’s dedicated training pathway, developed in line with CILEx Regulation requirements.
- Following the Mazur ruling, having clear and recognised litigation rights is more important than ever. If litigation is part of the chosen specialism, successful applicants can apply for litigation practice rights at the same level as a solicitor.
- Once practising rights are granted, learners can operate at Grade C fee-earner level or above, depending on firm structure.
- All examination fees are included within the apprenticeship.
- Datalaw is an approved training provider and examination centre recognised by CILEx Regulation for this qualification.
Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria:
- You must hold one of the following qualifications: Level 3 Law; 2:2 Law, 2:1 Law, or Non-Law Degree: or PGDL/GDL
- Pathways differentiate based on legal experience bands: 0–2 years, 2–5 years, 5+ years.
Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship Modules:
Modules (Mandatory*) |
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| Paralegal Skills (Inc Ethics) | Dispute Resolution Practice |
| Introduction to Dispute Resolution (Civil) Law | Conveyancing Practice |
| Introduction to Criminal Law | Wills, Trusts & Probate Practice |
| Introduction to Conveyancing Law | Criminal Practice |
| Introduction to Wills and Probate Law | Advanced Paralegal Skills |
| Introduction to Public Law & Human Rights |
Specialist Pathways (One Pathway Required) |
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| Business Practice Pathway | Employment Practice Pathway |
| Civil Practice Pathway | Family Practice Pathway |
| Conveyancing Practice Pathway | Immigration Practice Pathway |
| Criminal Practice Pathway | Private Practice Pathway |
*Prior qualifications can be used to provide exemptions to modules.