The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) has extensive experience in the field of qualifications, both in the UK and internationally. Over 80,000 people have chosen the ILEX route to obtain their legal qualification.

ILEX is the governing membership body for Legal Executives and plays a unique and important role within the legal profession. ILEX works closely with Government and is recognised and listed by the Department for Constitutional Affairs as a main branch of the legal profession .

The Level 2 Certificate for Legal Secretaries assesses the knowledge and understanding of learners at Level 2 of the National Framework of Qualifications. It provides valuable accreditation of skills and/or knowledge for candidates not following the Business and Administration N/SVQ and Apprenticeship programmes, without requiring or proving occupational competence.

The aims of this qualification are to:

• meet the needs of candidates who work or want to work as administrators/junior secretaries in the business and legal environments