Government Funded
CILEx Apprenticeship
The Mazur ruling underlined the need for certainty around conducting litigation. Upon completing Datalaw’s CILEx Apprenticeship and successful application to CILEx Regulation, learners will hold litigation practice rights if it’s included in their chosen specialism.
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CILEx Appenticeship Overview
The CILEx apprenticeship is the most efficient route for learners to gain practice rights in their chosen legal specialism. It is a degree-equivalent qualification that combines academic rigour with hands-on legal practice. Unlike a traditional degree, it is designed specifically for professional practice, enabling learners to qualify and practise in their chosen legal specialism on completion.
This is a government funded pathway, with up to £27,000 of training funding available. Co-funded employers pay no more than £1,350; levy-paying employers use their levy funds.
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Datalaw’s CILEx Apprenticeship Benefits
By completing this CILEx Apprenticeship and obtaining a successful application to CILEx Regulation, this programme with provide you with practice rights if it’s included on your chosen specialism.
All exam costs are included, so you don’t have to pay for any of your assessments to gain your practice rights, CILEx Regulation have recognised Datalaw as an approved training and exam centre for this qualification.
Blend of Academic & Practical Learning
Our CILEx apprenticeship combines a mix of academic study and interactive, scenario-based workshops delivered live via Zoom, you’ll develop the confidence and competence to handle genuine legal challenges from day one.
Supported Throughout
A CILEx apprenticeship offers an accessible, government-funded pathway to qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive. With training costs covered through apprenticeship funding, you can achieve your Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice without paying traditional tuition fees.
Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice
Upon completion of your CILEx apprenticeship, you’ll officially obtain the Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice, a nationally recognised credential that combines academic depth with practical legal training in your selected area of law and recognises you as a professional in your field.
Supporting You Through Your CILEx Apprenticeship
At Datalaw, we are dedicated to supporting you throughout your CILEx apprenticeship. We recognise the demands of balancing work, study, and personal commitments, which is why every learner is assigned a dedicated personal tutor. Your tutor will provide consistent guidance, tailored learning plans, clear milestones, and regular feedback, helping you stay motivated, organised, and fully on track to achieve your qualification.
How The CILEx Apprenticeship Benefits Employers
The CILEx apprenticeship provides a practical, government-funded way for law firms, particularly small and medium-sized practices, to grow and retain in-house legal talent. It enables both new recruits and existing team members to work towards a recognised legal qualification while continuing to contribute productively to your firm.
Apprentices can specialise in an area of law aligned with your firm’s core practice areas, ensuring their development directly supports your commercial and strategic objectives. As they advance, they gain the technical expertise and confidence to handle client matters more independently, strengthening your firm’s capacity, efficiency, and professional standing.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Datalaw’s CILEx Apprenticeship via the Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship requires meeting some eligibility points that we must check before moving forward in the application process.
Note: Pathways differentiate based on legal experience bands: 0–2 years, 2–5 years, 5+ years.
- You must be employed by a UK organisation and be within a legal team.
- You must spend at least 50% of your working time in England.
- You must NOT be currently enrolled on another government funded programme.
- Must hold one of the following qualification levels: Level 3 Law; 2:2 Law, 2:1 Law, or Non-Law Degree: or PGDL/GDL
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Datalaw Success Stories
The most important thing ultimately is the hands on experience but embedded with the theoretical knowledge. I’m doing my workshops where I’m learning all different things and then I’m actually applying them to my everyday work which is so beneficial.
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 that you have given to Madi in her apprenticeship.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice, approved by CILEx Regulation, is well suited to aspiring legal professionals, career changers, and experienced legal support staff aiming to qualify as Chartered Legal Executives.
This pathway offers a flexible, government-funded route into the legal profession, combining academic learning with practical workplace skills. It provides a strong progression option for individuals seeking a recognised legal qualification, while also supporting employers who want to strengthen and develop in-house legal expertise.
The CILEx apprenticeship includes 29 months training and there is up to 4 months available to take final assessment.
The Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice provides a cost-effective route to developing qualified legal professionals, backed by UK government apprenticeship funding. Levy-paying employers can fund the full programme cost (up to £27,000) through their existing apprenticeship levy contributions.
For non-levy employers, the government covers 95% of the training fees, leaving the firm responsible for just a 5% contribution.
This makes Datalaw’s CILEx apprenticeship pathway an efficient and commercially smart option for firms looking to upskill existing staff or invest in new legal talent, without the financial burden of traditional tuition fees or student debt.
On completion, you will achieve the Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice, a recognised legal qualification that enables you to formalise your professional status and specialise in your chosen area of law.
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