Getting a Legal Job

ILEX qualifications are highly valued by legal firms: A recent survey found that 80% of employers paid their employees’ ILEX course and examination fees.

To find a role as a Legal Executive in a firm, we recommend that you contact local solicitors’ offices; local courts; The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and legal departments of local authorities, industrial and commercial companies. Names and addresses are listed in telephone or legal directories (public libraries have copies).

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will also hold lists accessible from the internet. Students may also wish to apply for holiday work in legal offices and departments to gain contacts and experience of working within a legal environment.

You should also read the situations vacant adverts in your local and national newspapers and contact Job Centres and local recruitment agencies. There are many recruitment agencies that have specialist sections dealing with Legal Executive appointments.

To help you start your career, ILEX also provides a dedicated job website which displays the latest up-to-the-minute job vacancies.