CILEx-Approved Qualification Pathways into Legal Practice
Authorised as a CILEx Regulation training provider, Datalaw offers a complete pathway to becoming a practising litigator or advocate, with both government-funded and private diploma routes available.
Chartered Legal Executive Qualifications
Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship
Non-Graduate Chartered Legal Executive Diploma
Graduate Chartered Legal Executive Diploma
Other Law Apprenticeships
Legal Training Developing Practice-Ready Professionals
Datalaw provides CILEx Regulation–approved legal training designed to help you qualify quickly, confidently, and without unnecessary barriers. Our programmes offer direct pathways to becoming a practice-ready Chartered Legal Executive, with integrated practice rights built into every route.
Choose the private diploma for the fastest way to qualify, or the Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship for a fully supported, government-funded pathway.
- Regulated Provider: Authorised raining delivered under CILEx Regulation
- Flexible Study Options: Private diplomas or apprenticeship pathway
- Career-Focused Training: Build real competence in your specialist area
- Practice Rights Included: Qualify with full rights in your chosen area of law
- Supported Progression: Guidance, feedback and structured learner support
65%
of Datalaw learners secure permanent roles and progress within their organisation after completing their qualification.
92%
of organisations report higher workforce satisfaction thanks to Datalaw’s qualification pathways.
74%
of employers value Datalaw training for strengthening their teams with essential legal skills.
Your Route to Becoming a Chartered Legal Executive
Access essential guidance to help you understand your qualification requirements, explore your route options, and progress confidently toward Chartered Legal Executive status.
How to Become a Chartered Legal Executive
Learn the steps required by CILEx Regulation to qualify and achieve practice rights.
Apprenticeship Route FAQ
Find clear guidance on funding, eligibility, workplace requirements, & more.
Private Diplomas FAQ
Get answers about entry routes, exemptions and progressing towards practice rights.
Learner Success Stories
Explore Datalaw learner feedback and see how individuals across our programmes have progressed into qualified, practice-ready legal professionals.
The unwavered support and genuine enthusiasm towards teaching makes the whole experience more exciting, I can’t wait to see how this apprenticeship takes my career to the next level.”
Erin Green
The most beneficial part of the apprenticeship has been the practical head start it gives you... You develop professional skills which you would not get much experience of traditionally."
Joe Neary
The most attractive thing to me about this course was having the opportunity to study whilst working. The practical experience is perfect for gaining relevant transferable skills.”
Klara Karimy
Madi is doing so well and I am very proud of her achievements to date. Thank you to Alex and Datalaw for all the encouragement and training you have given to Madi.”
Anna O'Mara
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