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Changes to ILEX Qualifications

The new Level 6 qualifications

The following new Level 6 qualifications have now been accredited by Ofqual into the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF):

  • ILEX Level 6 Certificate in Law
  • ILEX Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice
  • ILEX Graduate Fast-Track Diploma 

These qualifications became available for delivery by ILEX centres from September 2009, with the first examination sessions being held in January 2010 and June 2010.

These qualifications replaced the Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law, which has now been withdrawn following a final examination session for all subjects which was held in October 2009.

The new Level 3 qualifications

The  ILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law qualification has been replaced by two new unitised qualifications:

  • the ILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice
  • the ILEX Level 3  Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

What happens if I was unable to complete my previous ILEX studies?

If you were studying for one of ILEX's previous qualifications and were unable to complete your studies, you will be able finish the course by taking relevant units of the new qualification under our Level 3 transitional arrangements.

However, it is important to note that in these circumstances, you will be awarded the qualification you started, namely the ILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law qualification and not the equivalent new Level 3 qualification.

If you were studying the old ILEX Level 6 qualification but did not complete it, you will be able to take units from the new Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice to complete your studies under the Level 6 transitional arrangements.

Update regarding Transitional arrangements for students completing their existing ILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law

These arrangements apply until October 2013.  ILEX is continuing to review potential next steps for students who do not complete the requirements of these arrangements in the agreed timeframe.

ILEX apologises for any delay in clarifying its position in relation to potential arrangements beyond 2013, but there are currently certain external issues, outside of ILEX's direct control, in relation to the regulation of vocational qualifications that must be clarified before ILEX can appropriately consider the best way forward for students.

ILEX will provide another update on the ILEX website (www.ilex.org.uk) at the beginning of January 2012. 

ILEX will write individually to any customers who have contacted us directly regarding these arrangements at the beginning of January 2012.