No exams or assessments are set or moderated by the university.
CILEx set all exams and mark all exams in accordance with the specific unit outcomes.
The apprentice learner will need to demonstrate full competence of 27 learning outcomes as set out in the Work Based Learning Handbook (WBLH) (twice rather than three times where this is stipulated in the handbook) and a case study demonstrating 8 learning outcomes

Case Study should meet the 8 learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate the apprentice’s ability to work under pressure and balance deadlines
2. Demonstrating that the apprentice understands and understands the need not to act beyond competence
3. Demonstrating the apprentice’s positive proactive approach to work
4. Demonstrating the apprentice’s ability to use IT appropriately
5. Demonstrating the apprentices understanding of the financial methods and drivers of the organisation
6. Demonstrating the apprentice’s ability to create and maintain a file in accordance with organisations policies and procedures
7. Demonstrating the apprentice’s numeracy
8. Demonstrating the apprentice’s ability to utilise legal knowledge and skills to determi8n the legal needs of a client, provided appropriate advice and act on behalf of their client to reach a solution for the client (this should include drafting and negotiation/advocacy as appropriate) whilst acting ethically and within the code of conduct
See link

https://www.cilex.org.uk/pdf/Work-Based-Learning-Handbook.pdf

Portfolio-Evidence used to support the learning outcomes in the WBLH should come from a variety of sources, including evidence taken from the apprentice’s workload, professional discussion with work-based education officer, personal statement, third party statement etc…
Case Study-Is taken from the apprentice’s workload where possible, where this is not possible a scenario is provided by Staffordshire University. The case study should address the 8 learning outcomes as set out in the WBLH

Portfolio of evidence gathered as described above in line with the competencies detailed in the WBLH.

Competencies Assessed

Behaviours
• Personal Development
• Team working and Collaboration
• Honesty and Integrity

Knowledge
• Business and Ethics in Law
• Commercial Awareness
• Risk and Compliance
• Technical

Skills
• Communication skills and literacy
• Planning and organising
• Working relationships
• Client relationship management
• Research
• Data and file management
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Providing legal advice

Case Study should meet the 8 learning outcomes

9. Demonstrate the apprentice’s ability to work under pressure and balance deadlines
10. Demonstrating that the apprentice understands and understands the need not to act beyond competence
11. Demonstrating the apprentice’s positive proactive approach to work
12. Demonstrating the apprentice’s ability to use IT appropriately
13. Demonstrating the apprentices understanding of the financial methods and drivers of the organisation
14. Demonstrating the apprentice’s ability to create and maintain a file in accordance with organisations policies and procedures
15. Demonstrating the apprentice’s numeracy
16. Demonstrating the apprentice’s ability to utilise legal knowledge and skills to determi8n the legal needs of a client, provided appropriate advice and act on behalf of their client to reach a solution for the client (this should include drafting and negotiation/advocacy as appropriate) whilst acting ethically and within the code of conduct.

If the case study is taken from the apprentices caseload, the apprentice must demonstrate the ability to run a legal matter from start to finish, demonstrating collating the facts of the client’s case, the relevant law and how it applies to the case, how the information was communicated to the client, further actions taken to represent the client and their outcome.

The apprentice should provide a commentary on the case as it fits within their workload, the priority of the case in relation to other cases within their caseload, issues arising that meant the apprentice must seek advice from a more experienced colleague, how the case was billed and other costs relevant to the case including the need to ensure that the case was cost effective for the organisation, demonstration of file review including a statement from the supervisor in relation to the apprentices attitude wo work and ability to work under pressure.

The portfolio can case study draw on elements of the legal knowledge, skills and competencies developed throughout the apprenticeship and demonstrate the ability of the apprentice to act as a competent CLE in the workplace.

Where the outcomes cannot be met through the apprentice’s workload, Staffordshire University will provide a simulated case study to satisfy the outcomes and must seek approval from CILEx Regulation to ensure it meets the requirements

Admission as a Chartered Legal Executive is regulated by CILEx Regulation, which has a set out the minimum requirements for entry to the profession. These requirements comprise of completion of Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice and completion of Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice. In addition, an end point assessment of the applicant against 8 competencies to demonstrate they have met the minimum admission requirements as set out in the link above WBLH appendix 1. These regulatory requirements have been incorporated into the apprenticeship leading to qualification as a Charted Legal Executive (CLE)

Successful completion of the apprenticeship leading to qualification as a CLE will require the apprentice to have developed sufficient knowledge, skills and competencies to be able to successfully complete the end point assessment and satisfy the requirements of the independent regulator

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 42 guided hours towards achieving the learning outcomes over a 13-week semester, to include a block of 18 hours Face to Face contact with a tutor delivered at the end of the module unit.

A further 24 hours of guided learning is provided by way of e-technology examples of this type of learning are;

• Independent and unsupervised research/learning
• Unsupervised past paper exercises
• Watching a pre-recorded podcast, webinar or voice-over power-point
• Unsupervised weekly activity tasks to consolidate learning
• Tutor focused summary sheets for students to compare and contrast their learning.
• Discussion tabs for students to anonymously ask questions on any topic on the module.

Face to Face Contact will include a mixture of small and larger group tutor led activities, working on consolidation and preparation for students to sit their CILEx exams either in Jan or June of each year.

Students will be expected to be familiar with contemporary discussions in this area of law, and to bring a range of ideas to bear on the discussions. These part time students will all be employed in a range of legal settings which will equip them with actual practical knowledge and application of the learning that they can share in their studies. Thus, although there will be a framework of knowledge and understanding, students will be actively, rather than passively, engaged in the process of both learning about, and increasing understanding of, the subject matter, as well as applying the learning to actual employment situations which will further enhance their knowledge, understanding and application.

The module will use a blend of teaching methods to enable different styles of learning to be facilitated, and to meet the needs of work-based part time learners. The differing methods will also be a platform for the development of essential skills such as intellectual skills, communication skills and problem solving, as well as research, teamwork, negotiation, presentation, referencing, argument, judgement and appropriate use of IT.

All on-line materials map to the relevant CILEx unit specification for exam purposes. Students are not expected to purchase any textbooks under the CILEx apprenticeship programme.
Students can undertake and it is encouraged, wider reading via our university online resources.

Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide and Apprentice Learner Handbook.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on Blackboard and specialist on-line databases such as Lexis, Westlaw, BAILII and the Law Commission site.