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CILEx Level 3 Unit 17 Legal Research Skills - £275

This course will enable you to find your way around statutes, case law and other sources of law. This web page covers the content of this course - information on how our supported distance learning courses are delivered is given on the CILEx Level 3 professional skills courses page. The fee is £275 if purchased as a single unit, but discounts are available if purchased as part of a bundle of units as indicated under the heading 'Application' at the bottom of the page. CILEx Level 3 units were known as ILEX Level 3 units until recently. CILEx stands for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. It was known as the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) until the award of a Royal Charter in January 2012.

Who is the course for?

This course is relevant:

  • if you working towards an CILEx Level 3 qualification as indicated in the section below
  • if you are an unqualified member of staff working in a legal environment and you wish to improve your legal skills to aid your progression in the organisation.

We also offer the more advanced CILEx Level 6 Unit 23 Legal Research Skills course which will teach you how to research an area of law to find the answer to a complicated problem question, how to apply the law to your facts and how to write a report showing your legal references.

What qualification will I get?

This course does not amount to a qualification on its own, although success in the unit does contribute seven credits to your learning record.  The unit can be used to contribute to any of the eight variations of the CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice or the CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice which are both listed on the national database of accredited qualifications for England and Wales.

What is the detailed course content?

The course content is written to deliver the CILEx syllabus for this unit. Please click on the link to see the syllabus content expressed in terms of broad learning outcomes as well as the detailed knowledge, understanding and skills that are delivered by the course. 

Application

Download:  CILEx courses application form 2011-12.pdf

Or apply on-line:
Apply for this course alone at £275
Apply for all courses leading to the CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice at £1100

 

 

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Apply for your Level 3 courses now through our online shop or print off and submit the application form at the foot of this page. For further information call us on 01234 844300. Our office hours are 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4pm on Friday.