Is a
Legal Executive a Solicitor?
No, although some Legal Executives
have also qualified as solicitors.
The Legal Executive qualification differs from
that of a solicitor in the way students are trained.
Most solicitors study full-time for at least four
years prior to commencing their training contract
with a law firm or legal department. Legal Executives,
in contrast, usually combine practical and academic
training from day one which enables them to 'earn
while they learn'.
Can ILEX Fellows and Members Qualify
as Solicitors?
Yes and ILEX Fellows can be exempted
from the Law Society's Training Contract.
Members and Fellows of the Institute of Legal
Executives (ILEX), who have undertaken further
courses and training in compliance with the Law
Society's training regulations, may be admitted
to the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales.
ILEX students are normally employed in legal practice
in their training programme, thereby allowing
them to acquire at an early stage the practical
skills and experience required by the profession.
The security of employment may also alleviate
funding difficulties. Another benefit is that
Fellows of ILEX may be given exemption from the
two year training contract. In order to meet the
requirements to become a solicitor, the applicant
must:
- have completed the Academic Stage of Training
- be enrolled as a student member of the Law
Society
- have satisfactorily completed the Legal Practice
Course
- have satisfactorily completed or been exempted
from the Training Contract
- have satisfactorily completed the Professional
Skills Course
Follow
this link to view the Qualifying as a Solicitor
PDF File (3.5mb) or contact ILEX on 01234
841000 quoting ref. 10045K/QS.
Follow
this link to view the Legal Practice Course
The Law Society are the professional and regulatory
body concerned with the education and training
of solicitors. Therefore ILEX Members and Fellows
are advised to consult the Law Society for further
information regarding training regulations.
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