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Apprenticeship

Chartered legal executive

Level
6
Degree level
Length
5 yrs
typical
Sector
Legal, finance and accounting
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Providing legal services to clients and colleagues.

What you'd do

Manage a caseload under supervision in a chosen area of law
Conduct client meetings and take detailed instructions
Research legal issues and summarise findings in advice notes
Draft letters, contracts, court documents and legal forms
Correspond with courts, HM Land Registry and other parties
Maintain accurate file records and time recording
Attend hearings and support clients through legal proceedings

What you'd learn

Substantive law in a specialist area such as property, family or litigation
Legal research using databases and primary sources
Client care standards and professional ethics for legal executives
Case and matter management in a legal practice
Drafting correspondence, legal documents and court forms
CILEx code of conduct and regulatory requirements
Civil and criminal procedure relevant to the practice area
Ready to look for a place?
See live Chartered legal executive apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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