QualitySolicitors Dunn & Baker Legal Executives Receive Chartered Status
QualitySolicitors Dunn & Baker Legal Executives Receive Chartered Status
From the 30th January 2012, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives came into being. This protected the title of Fellows for the first time, and means that they now call themselves ‘Chartered Legal Executives’.
The Royal Charter, handed over by the Justice Minister Jonathon Djanogly signifies the formal recognition for the high standards in both the individuals and the Authority. The Institute of Legal Executives also became the 'Chartered Institute of Legal Executives' having obtained a Royal Charter from HM the Queen, in October 2011.
Only fellows of ILEX (F.Inst.L.Ex) can lawfully hold themselves out as Chartered legal executives and are qualified by the Crown (by way of ILEX) to be commissioners of oaths able to take depositions and affidavits.
Mr Simon Cutting, Managing Partner said: “We are pleased that the institute has been granted a chartered status as this demonstrates that Legal Executives have reached a high level of qualification and have something that has required extra effort. We feel that demonstrates great integrity, which is an essential part of how we work with our clients. “
It’s a common misconception that a Chartered Legal Executive is ‘less than a solicitor’. Although they can go on and qualify as a solicitor, if they wish, studying to become a Chartered Legal Executive is a different career path. By studying ‘on the job’ they develop skills in specialist, niche areas. Far from being less qualified, they are often genuine experts at what they do, with many years of experience behind them.