Legal Personnel: Legal Executives Flashcards

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How many LE’s are there?

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Over 20,000

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What do LE’s do?

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Work in solicitors firms as assisstants

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Who are LE’s?

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Qualified lawyers
Passed the Institute of Legal Executives’ Professional Qualification in Law

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What can an LE do?

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Meet with the client, prepare docs, give advice, appear in court

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What rights of audience do LE’s have?

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Limited rights of audience in MC and County for family cases

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How can LE’s apply for higher rights of audience?

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Complete advocacy course in Criminal Proceedings Certificate
Allows them to make applications for bail and deal with matters in the youth court

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Where are complaints made to?

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CILEx Regulation Board

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What will happen at CILEx?

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Issue will be investigated and summary send to Professional Conduct Panel
If misconduct, may reprimand/warn member
If serious matter Disciplinary Tribunal can exclude, reprimand, warn or fine up to £3k plus costs

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Where will someone go if they’re disatisfied with the CILEx?

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Legal Ombudsman

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What is the Legal Ombudsman?

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Set up by the Office for Legal Complaints under the Legal Services Act 2007
Legally binding
Can make them apologise, return any docs, refund/reduce any legal feed, pay compensation up to £30k

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