“The firm has a wide range of specialisms, ranging from personal injury and clinical negligence to employment, civil litigation and wills and probate – so, whatever area of law you’re interested in, the chances are we’ll cover it!” Dave Chester, trainee solicitor Qualification via the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) CILEx offers a highly cost-effective and accessible way to becoming a lawyer.Typically,students receive on-the- job training in solicitors’ offices or legal departments, whilst also attending classes in law and practice at academic institutions or via distance learning. It is an ideal qualification route for those who already know what area of law they would like to qualify into, allowing students to work within their specialist area while studying and building up the required work experience. In order to qualify as a Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer, students must complete the following: 1. The academic stage of training; 2. Three years’ worth of qualifying employment; 3. Present a portfolio at the end of their training demonstrating they have met the work-based learning outcomes.
“I initially joined Davies and Partners in 2012 as a legal secretary after undertaking an A-Level in Law. Due to the vast experience I have acquired whilst at the firm, I have worked my way up to team leader level and now manage a small team alongside undertaking studies with CILEx.
“I am very thankful for the investment the firm have sown in me and hope to qualify as a chartered legal executive in the not so distant future.
“My day to day duties are focused on working closely with my clients to support and guide them through the process of buying a new property; which can be a rather daunting process”. MariaWilliams, team leader, residential new homes l To view our current vacancies please visit our website: www.daviesandpartners.com or, to submit a speculative application please email: careers@daviesandpartners.com
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