IILEX
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The Irish Institute of Legal Executives was formed in 1987, incorporated in 1992. It consists of and is the representative body for Legal Executives in Ireland. The aim of the Institute is to provide a system of training and examination and to obtain a recognized professional qualification for those engaged in legal work. There are similar Legal Executive
positions and representative bodies in Australia, New Zealand and in the UK.
IILEX members can become Commissioners for Oaths.
and Galway
, as well as via Distance Learning. Diploma in Professional Legal Studies graduates will be eligible for enrolment as Associate Members of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives(A.I.I.L.Ex.). Named after founding IILEX Council member Frank Crummey Perpetual Trophy is presented annually to the student achieving outstanding results in the Diploma in Legal Studies.
Legal Executive
Legal executives are trained legal professionals in England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong who often specialise in a particular area of law. There is, however, no direct equivalent to a legal executive in Scotland...
positions and representative bodies in Australia, New Zealand and in the UK.
Membership
As well as full membership for those employed as legal executives, formerly managing clerks, there is fellowship, associate membership and student membership available to those with and studying in Accredited Professional Legal Studies.IILEX members can become Commissioners for Oaths.
- Senior Legal Executive Member S.I.I.L.Ex.
- Legal Executive Member M.I.I.L.Ex.
- Associate Member A.I.I.L.Ex.
- Student Legal Executive Member
Certificate and Diploma in Professional Legal Studies
IILEX accredit a certificate and diploma in Professional Legal Studies, in association with Griffith College, this course is run in Dublin, CorkCork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
and Galway
Galway
Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
, as well as via Distance Learning. Diploma in Professional Legal Studies graduates will be eligible for enrolment as Associate Members of the Irish Institute of Legal Executives(A.I.I.L.Ex.). Named after founding IILEX Council member Frank Crummey Perpetual Trophy is presented annually to the student achieving outstanding results in the Diploma in Legal Studies.