CILEX CPQ Foundation Stage Legal Systems

Issued by CILEX (The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives)

Earners have achieved the CPQ Foundation Stage Legal Systems module which covers the fundamental knowledge and understanding of key elements of the English legal system and the constitution, including the distinction between civil and criminal law and between common law and equity, as well as the hierarchy of the courts. There is a focus on the creation of law, legislative and executive powers as well as the power of the judiciary.

Type Certification
Level Foundational

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Earning Criteria

Those competing the module will be able to assess the appropriate track for a civil case and decide the appropriate court of first instance for a criminal matter. They will demonstrate practical knowledge of the most appropriate method of ADR based on circumstances, be able to identify whether a case has merit to warrant application for judicial review and analyse whether a particular characteristic is protected under the Equality Act 2010.