ILEX Careers

Welcome to the CILEx Careers website, your first choice for a cost-effective, flexible route to a career in law.

Congratulations, you’ve finished school! Now it’s time to contemplate your next move. If a career in law appeals to you but the huge cost of studying at University doesn’t then take a look at the CILEx route to law. It takes less time, costs a lot less and with flexible training options you can earn while you learn.

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Whether you have a law degree or other degree, CILEx offers you a fast-track to becoming a Chartered Legal Executive lawyer. You'll be a fee-earner for your chosen employer before you know it!

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If you're already working in the legal sector but think it’s time to earn a professional qualification make CILEx your first choice. CILEx has a range of training options which suit Paralegals who are fee-earners, Legal Secretaries, and administrative workers who wish to undertake their first formal legal study.

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Always dreamed of a career in law? CILEx has helped thousands of people just like you acheive their ambitions with flexible study options at a variety of entry points.

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If I was asked today what route I would choose between a solicitor and Legal Executive, 100% I would do the CILEx route.

Keith Barrett, Partner, Irwin Mitchell

Fast-Track Diploma

If you hold a qualifying law degree awarded within the last seven years this could be your alternative route to becoming a lawyer. Read more about

The Graduate Fast-Track Diploma

If I was asked today what route I would choose between a solicitor and Legal Executive, 100% I would do the CILEx route.

Keith Barrett, Partner, Irwin Mitchell