Course overview
The CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice allows learners to experience a compact, but well-rounded Introduction to Law and Practice. The Certificate can be tailored to meet learner’s specific interests or work needs. The CILEx Level 3 Certificate can be a standalone course or it can build into the CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class

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Duration study load
On average, a learner is expected to spend a year completing the CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice.
Learners have 18 months of course access to complete their course.
Entry requirements
Entry to the CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice is open to all learners and there are no formal entry requirements.
However, as it is a Level 3 qualification, it is recommended that learners who enrol on the CILEx Level 3 Certificate have a minimum of 4 GCSEs (including English Language or Literature) or equivalent.
Pathways
- CILEx Level 6
Course features
The CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice course fees includes:
- Extensive revision materials
- An extensive bank of study resources
- Unlimited tutor support
- Access to Thomson Reuters Practical Law
- Tutor-led revision sessions for Practice subjects and Law subjects
- Interest-free instalment payment options
- NUS card available for purchase
Assessment
Each unit completes with an assessment. For Law and Practice units, this takes the form of an end of unit exam hosted by CILEx in June and January. For the Skills units, the assessment is coursework based.
Who's it for?
Learners who complete their CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice can register for Affiliate Membership with CILEx.
With a CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice, a learner can become a Skilled Paralegal Administrator, Paralegal Assistant or Legal Support Staff
Course progression includes completing the CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice and then going on to the CILEx Level 6 Higher Professional in Law and Practice.
When to enrol
You may enrol on your studies any time throughout the year. If you would like to enrol, please complete the enquiry form and a member of the team will be in contact to discuss your options.
Subjects
The CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice consists of 5 units in total.
Elective units
A learner must also choose a Practice Unit and a Linked Law unit.
- Unit 9: Civil Litigation Practice
- Unit 10: Conveyancing Practice
- Unit 11: Criminal Litigation Practice
- Unit 12: The Practice of Family Law Practice
- Unit 13: The Practice of Employment Law Practice
- Unit 14: Probate Practice Practice
- Unit 15: The Practice of Law for the Elderly Client Practice
- Unit 18: The Practice of Child Care Law Practice
- Unit 19: Residential and Commercial Leasehold
Conveyancing
- Practice Unit -Unit 9: Civil Litigation Practice – Linked Law Unit – Unit 2 Contract Law OR Unit 5 Law of Tort
- Practice Unit – Unit 10: Conveyancing Practice – Linked Law Unit – Unit 4 Land Law
- Practice Unit – Unit 11: Criminal Litigation Practice – Linked Law Unit – Unit 3 Criminal Law
- Practice Unit – Unit 12: The Practice of Family Law Practice – Linked Law Unit – Unit 7 Family Law
- Practice Unit – Unit 13: The Practice of Employment Law Practice – Linked Law Unit – Unit 6 Employment Law
- Practice Unit – Unit 14: Probate Practice Practice – Linked Law Unit – Unit 8 Law of Wills and Succession
- Practice Unit – Unit 15: The Practice of Law for the Elderly Client Practice – Linked Law Unit – Unit 8 Law of Wills and Succession
- Practice Unit – Unit 18: The Practice of Child Care Law Practice – Linked Law Unit – Unit 7 Family Law
- Practice Unit – Unit 19: Residential and Commercial Leasehold Conveyancing – Linked Law Unit – Unit 4 Land Law
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