1. Does pro bono work as a volunteer count as qualifying work experience for the graduate fast track diploma? 2. can you cross qualify as a solicitor under SQE after Cilex Graduate fast track diploma?
This is brilliant! where were you when I needed you ?? lol.. i have just successfully completed my LLB but wish I went down the apprenticeship route initially; if I had known. I am considering the CILEX route as it is much cheaper and a way to escape securing a training contract... which can be pretty competitive and the LPC £££££ .... I have incurred so much unnecessary debt for myself as I thought the LLB route was the only way to qualifying as a solicitor.
😂 I’m glad you found us now! The CILEx route is definitely becoming more popular so definitely look into that! And now you can tell someone about this video who doesn’t know about all the different routes😃
Great content, watched all you're vids really helpful. I am in my second year of doing an LLB with the OU, I am interested in the CILEX route to qualification. It seems to be more suiting to me as I function better focusing on one main practising area of law, not to mention the cost savings. However I do have some concerns regarding it's credibility, do CLE's get the same respect/recognition as solicitors? Many people say they do but I just want to ask from you're perspective as lawyers, also how possible is it to qualify as a solicitor in the future after becoming a CLE? Sorry about all the questions you guys know you're shit so that's why I'm asking, keep up the good work.
Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying our content! Cilex Lawyers definitely get the same respect as solicitors, when it comes to the legal profession it’s mainly about experience and if you’re good at your role, you’ll be well respected as you would be a lawyer too! You can also qualify as a solicitor after becoming a Cilex, you literally just apply to the SRA, provided you satisfy all the criteria ofcourse! Have a look at the SRA website for more information on that! xx
Great Video! I am currently a final year A level student and want to become a solicitor specialising in conveyancing. Then go on to setting up my own legal practice. Could you tell me the steps that i would have to take to get there. Thank you
Thank you! Your starting point is to perhaps study Law at university and then decide the route you wish to go on to qualify as a solicitor! As you can tell from our video there are different paths you can now choose!
Hi ladies. What about old "mature" students. Is it ever too late? I mean for a 40+ year old or 50+ - what kind of starting out job could they expect or salary etc? Is it possible to open your own practice right after qualification?
If you qualify through LPC/SQE and become a solicitor, you can re-register at the Irish Law Society for just some fee and become an EU lawyer. Is this possible with CILEX?
If LL.b degree is from India, can I take CILEx level 6 through distance learning? Also, if already working as a legal manager in a private company in India, will be considered qualified employment?
I was wondering if CILEx is recognised internationally. I want to start the course however I’m not sure if it would be recognised abroad as I do want to move to the US after qualifying.
Hi Suniya, the CILEx course is based on UK law; therefore, you would only be qualified to practice law in the UK. This is the same as qualifying through other routes, as such the traditional training contract.
I have done the LPC meaning i only need the 3 years qualifying employment now... how does this work? if i work for 3 years as a paralegal, i can qualify? or is there specific firms i have to apply who acknowledge the cilex route?
Yes you can qualify if you are doing qualifying work as a paralegal! You will need to check with the firm you’re at whether they can let you do the CILEX route and sign you off!
"Qualifying work" good luck finding that. It seems like no one wants to offer anyone a job without some level of experience. How are you supposed to get experience if you can't find a placement in the first place?
Yes, it’s difficult getting experience and qualifying work with no experience at all, that’s why we have just uploaded a video explaining what you can do to get experience with no experience at all, you should check it out :)
Look at the grade/course requirements of the university you wish to attend. Different universities will have different requirements and require you to study certain courses or achieve certain grades. If the only requirement from the university is that you achieve certain grades then you may be able to study any course at college as long as you meet the grade requirements.
Hi, yes you can choose to do the LPC after the LLM. If you haven’t done the LLM already then most law schools in the UK now do a combined course of both the LPC and the LLM together. So you’ll do the LPC and also get a LLM at the end of it. BPP law school and university of law do this! I hope that helps x
hello, im doing law next year at uni thinking of going nottigham trent or east anglia, leaning more towards trent do you think what uni you go to matters cz im scared of employment not getting it after my degree xxx
Hey, we both went to Nottingham Trent University! Whichever uni you choose to go to, just try your best and get the best grade possible so you can be in a better position! xx
@@hopex9698 Hi Hope, none of us did the LPC at Trent. However, it is important that regardless of what university you attend, you strive to get the best results and get as much work experience as possible. This will stand you in good stead when applying for jobs after university.
YES ! Black women from the UK I have never subscribed so fast. Love the videos x
Yess! Thank you so much!
I’m 18 and just started cilex at l3 level after working since I left school - I’m really happy with it it’s very flexible
It is a great route to go down! Glad you are happy with it.
How much did it cost you btw? and how difficult do you find it?
I just started CILEX Law School!
Thank you!! I’m just about to finish the LLB and I was thinking the LPC is my only route to become a solicitor, very helpful!!
You’re welcome!! There are so many other route for sure xxx
Very informative!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Straight forward to the points good
Thank you!
Wow
Your informations keeps getting better
Well done girls
Thank you very much Kamoru, we appreciate that!
A brilliant simple and informative video!
Thank you - glad the video was informative!
1. Does pro bono work as a volunteer count as qualifying work experience for the graduate fast track diploma?
2. can you cross qualify as a solicitor under SQE after Cilex Graduate fast track diploma?
Brilliant advice Jayde & Grace, keep up the good work !! 👌🏿💯⭐️
Thank you!
This is brilliant! where were you when I needed you ?? lol.. i have just successfully completed my LLB but wish I went down the apprenticeship route initially; if I had known. I am considering the CILEX route as it is much cheaper and a way to escape securing a training contract... which can be pretty competitive and the LPC £££££ ....
I have incurred so much unnecessary debt for myself as I thought the LLB route was the only way to qualifying as a solicitor.
😂 I’m glad you found us now! The CILEx route is definitely becoming more popular so definitely look into that!
And now you can tell someone about this video who doesn’t know about all the different routes😃
@@thelawprocess5856 I most definitely will! Thank you so much sis🌺
Great content, watched all you're vids really helpful. I am in my second year of doing an LLB with the OU, I am interested in the CILEX route to qualification. It seems to be more suiting to me as I function better focusing on one main practising area of law, not to mention the cost savings. However I do have some concerns regarding it's credibility, do CLE's get the same respect/recognition as solicitors? Many people say they do but I just want to ask from you're perspective as lawyers, also how possible is it to qualify as a solicitor in the future after becoming a CLE? Sorry about all the questions you guys know you're shit so that's why I'm asking, keep up the good work.
Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying our content! Cilex Lawyers definitely get the same respect as solicitors, when it comes to the legal profession it’s mainly about experience and if you’re good at your role, you’ll be well respected as you would be a lawyer too! You can also qualify as a solicitor after becoming a Cilex, you literally just apply to the SRA, provided you satisfy all the criteria ofcourse! Have a look at the SRA website for more information on that! xx
This is so helpful, thank you!
You are welcome xxx
Great Video! I am currently a final year A level student and want to become a solicitor specialising in conveyancing. Then go on to setting up my own legal practice. Could you tell me the steps that i would have to take to get there. Thank you
Thank you! Your starting point is to perhaps study Law at university and then decide the route you wish to go on to qualify as a solicitor! As you can tell from our video there are different paths you can now choose!
GOOD VID
Thank you
Such positive and good energy. Well done ladies. 👌🙂
Subscribed x
Thank you xx
Hi ladies. What about old "mature" students. Is it ever too late? I mean for a 40+ year old or 50+ - what kind of starting out job could they expect or salary etc? Is it possible to open your own practice right after qualification?
If you qualify through LPC/SQE and become a solicitor, you can re-register at the Irish Law Society for just some fee and become an EU lawyer. Is this possible with CILEX?
I am law graduate from india and live in london. Please guide me how to become solicitor.
If LL.b degree is from India, can I take CILEx level 6 through distance learning? Also, if already working as a legal manager in a private company in India, will be considered qualified employment?
I was wondering if CILEx is recognised internationally. I want to start the course however I’m not sure if it would be recognised abroad as I do want to move to the US after qualifying.
Hi Suniya, the CILEx course is based on UK law; therefore, you would only be qualified to practice law in the UK. This is the same as qualifying through other routes, as such the traditional training contract.
I have done the LPC meaning i only need the 3 years qualifying employment now... how does this work? if i work for 3 years as a paralegal, i can qualify? or is there specific firms i have to apply who acknowledge the cilex route?
Yes you can qualify if you are doing qualifying work as a paralegal! You will need to check with the firm you’re at whether they can let you do the CILEX route and sign you off!
Hello, how can I apply for CILEX? I don’t want to end up on a scam
Hi this is a bit off topic, but which A-level subjects did you both take? x
Grace did Law, Sociology, History and English-literature and Jayde did Sociology, Psychology, Maths and Drama
Hope that helps! x
"Qualifying work" good luck finding that. It seems like no one wants to offer anyone a job without some level of experience. How are you supposed to get experience if you can't find a placement in the first place?
Yes, it’s difficult getting experience and qualifying work with no experience at all, that’s why we have just uploaded a video explaining what you can do to get experience with no experience at all, you should check it out :)
@@thelawprocess5856 Thank you appreciate it.
I am currently in yr11 and I want to become a solicitor would you know what I should do in college
Look at the grade/course requirements of the university you wish to attend. Different universities will have different requirements and require you to study certain courses or achieve certain grades. If the only requirement from the university is that you achieve certain grades then you may be able to study any course at college as long as you meet the grade requirements.
Can i opt LPC after LLM (i have graduated outside UK).. Please reply
Hi, yes you can choose to do the LPC after the LLM. If you haven’t done the LLM already then most law schools in the UK now do a combined course of both the LPC and the LLM together. So you’ll do the LPC and also get a LLM at the end of it. BPP law school and university of law do this! I hope that helps x
@@thelawprocess5856 wow, thank you so much, this is much helpful. :)
lokshi simhadri you are welcome
hello, im doing law next year at uni thinking of going nottigham trent or east anglia, leaning more towards trent do you think what uni you go to matters cz im scared of employment not getting it after my degree xxx
im aspiring to be a solicitor, what uni did you go to? xx
Hey, we both went to Nottingham Trent University!
Whichever uni you choose to go to, just try your best and get the best grade possible so you can be in a better position! xx
@@thelawprocess5856 thankyou that made me less anxious:) xx
did you do the masters lpc at trent aswell? xx
@@hopex9698 Hi Hope, none of us did the LPC at Trent. However, it is important that regardless of what university you attend, you strive to get the best results and get as much work experience as possible. This will stand you in good stead when applying for jobs after university.