CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) – Foundation Stage

Each stage of the CPQ is aligned to a job role described in the CILEx
Competency Framework.

The Foundation stage aligns to the role of a Paralegal/Case Handler. It
allows the demonstration of the fundamental awareness of the law underpinning
key practice areas. Those taking the Foundation Stage of the CPQ will be able to
understand their professional and regulatory responsibilities, duties of working
in a legal environment and make a positive contribution in a supporting role
whilst under supervision.

The Foundation Stage has five mandatory modules which must be completed.

The programme will be taught in the dedicated HE building, University Centre.
All of the classrooms for the course are within this building, all classrooms
are equipped with smart TVs and computers for presentations and lectures. Within
the building there is a dedicated HE library, a study zone for quiet independent
work, tutorial rooms that can be booked for group work or private study, a
social zone and deli.

Fees payable direct to CILEx by student:

CILEx membership fee Plus fixed Foundation Stage costs of £950: Includes 5
exam entries; ethics & professional responsibility 1 e-learning module;
professional experience portfolio; learning materials

Modules may include:

Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1 - eLearning module

• F1 Legal Systems
• F2 Law of Tort
• F3 Contract Law
• F4 Introduction to Property and Private Client
• F5 Succeeding in a Legal Environment
• F6 Legal Research

Each law module has one online assessment and the Skills module has two assessments: Succeeding in a Legal Environment and Legal Research.

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English and Maths.