Start Your Chartered Legal Executive Career
Take the first step toward a recognised legal career with Datalaw’s Chartered Legal Executive Diploma, the fastest route to qualification without needing a law degree. Delivered 100% online and approved by CILEx Regulation, this programme builds a solid foundation in legal knowledge while developing the hands-on skills and professional expertise needed to succeed in practice.
This qualification offers an accessible route to becoming a qualified legal professional, designed for individuals without a law degree who want to gain full Chartered Legal Executive status and achieve practice rights in their chosen specialism. This course provides a complete foundation in legal knowledge and practice, combining academic study with real-world application to prepare you for independent practice.
Each stage of the programme develops your understanding of core legal principles, professional ethics, and practical skills such as legal research, drafting, and client care. You’ll gain hands-on experience through applied learning, equipping you with the competence and confidence needed to progress in your career and gain authorised practice.
- Build your legal knowledge from the ground up through practical, career-focused study
- Learn directly from industry-recognised legal professionals
- Choose from specialist pathways aligned with professional practice
- Gain a recognised qualification leading to Chartered Legal Executive status
Programme Curriculum
Required Modules for Candidates:
First Year Core Units
During stage 1 of this course, students are required to complete these mandatory modules to build a solid understanding of legal principles and skills essential for legal practice.
- Introduction to Law and Legal Practice: Overview of the legal system, including sources of law, court structures, and an introduction to legal research methods.
- Introduction to Public Law: Understanding the role of public law in governing relations between individuals and the state, including constitutional and administrative law.
- Introduction to Human Rights: A study of the key human rights principles and their application in domestic and international law.
- Foundation Skills for the Legal Professional: Development of key skills such as writing, and analysis, along with professional conduct and ethical standards.
Second Year Core Units
In the second year, students will develop their understanding and begin to explore specialised areas of legal practice before choosing their preferred specialism.
- Dispute Resolution Legal Knowledge & Practice: Exploration of methods of resolving legal disputes, including litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
- Conveyancing Legal Knowledge & Practice: An overview of the legal processes involved in property transactions, including the legal responsibilities of conveyancers.
- Wills and Probate Legal Knowledge & Practice: A study of the laws surrounding the creation of wills, estate administration, and the probate process.
- Advanced Skills for the Legal Professional: Focused training on advanced legal skills such as legal research, client interviewing, and case management
Specialist Pathways
Students will then choose one of the specialisations, which will provide in-depth knowledge and practical application in a specific area of legal practice:
- Employment Practice
- Business Practice
- Family Practice
- Immigration Practice
- Conveyancing Practice
- Probate Practice
- Criminal Practice
- Civil Practice
Professional Readiness
These final units act as the concluding stage of training, supporting full professional readiness and enabling learners to achieve Chartered Legal Executive status and practising rights under the new CILEx Regulation standards:
- Advanced Basic Accounts: This unit builds upon earlier skill development and focuses on accounts.
- Advaced Professional Conduct and Ethics: This unit builds upon earlier skill development and focuses on ethics and conduct
- Legal Research Project
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Practice Status and Legal Entitlements
Completion of the Chartered Legal Executive Diploma results in full professional status under CILEx Regulation’s updated framework. This programme offers a clear pathway to Chartered status and the ability to practise independently within your chosen legal specialism.
- Achieve Chartered Legal Executive status in accordance with CILEx Regulation requirements
- Qualify to act as a Commissioner for Oaths (LSA 2007 s.113)
- Secure independent practice rights within your chosen legal specialism (e.g., litigation, conveyancing)
- Be recognised as an authorised person and have the ability to run your own legal practice
- Gain the right to use the protected professional title CILEX Lawyer
Flexible Payment Options
From as little as £89 per month, with full payment plans available.
Key Details
Who is this for?
Entry Requirements
Looking for a funded route to qualification?
Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship
- Explore our Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship, a government-funded pathway to gain practice rights.
Our Chartered Legal Executive Diploma offers a streamlined pathway into legal practice, bringing together hands-on learning, professional growth, and an approved qualification within one comprehensive programme.
With Datalaw, you can start your legal career without holding a degree, no additional exams or extra applications. It’s the quickest and most cost-effective way to qualify as a legal professional, with CILEx Regulation practice rights included.
Qualify With Practice Rights Included
Our Chartered Legal Executive Diploma offers a seamless pathway to securing practice rights in your chosen specialism, eliminating the need for extra applications. This structured programme blends academic learning with practical development, enabling you to meet all competency requirements for authorisation.
- Practice rights included: authorisation is granted on completion of the Diploma in line with CILEx Regulation requirements.
- All required competencies achieved: build and evidence the full range of skills needed for professional authorisation.
- Clear and efficient: progress through a structured, step-by-step pathway aligned with CILEx Regulation’s current standards.
Trusted by Over 27,000 Professionals
Looking to advance your legal career with Datalaw’s Chartered Legal Executive Diploma? Here’s your steps to apply:
- Complete Your Application: Submit your details using our quick register interest form below.
- Eligibility Check: Our team will review your application and ensure you meet the entry requirements to start your qualification.
- Secure Your Place: Confirm your enrolment and choose a flexible plan that works for you.
- Get Started On Your Qualification Journey: Once approved, you’ll receive your enrolment details and guidance on starting your first module.
Key Benefits
We’re committed to supporting both new and developing legal professionals as they work toward Chartered status, providing the expertise, practical capability, and authorisation required for effective practice. Through our structured diploma pathway, we help individuals advance with confidence while assisting firms in building stronger teams and cultivating future legal talent.
- Integrated qualification route combining study and professional competence.
- Earn and gain legal experience while working toward Chartered status.
- Achieve a respected title under CILEx Regulation with practice rights.
- Develop practical skills through applied, career-focused training.
- Enjoy the flexibility of 100% online learning designed to fit around your work.
- Take the fastest, most affordable route to qualifying with flexible payments.