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.

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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