FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BRIGHTLINK’S LAW COURSES.

Whether it’s a general question around the way we work, or something more specific about one of our services – if you’ve got a quick question about CILEx or SQE study, we’ve likely got the answer here. If you can’t find an answer – get in touch by email on connect@brightlink.org.uk

Why are Brightlink units so cheap?

We’d say reasonably priced and great value rather than cheap, because although they’re affordable they are definitely high quality in content and delivery.

When we set our pricing structure we aren’t only driven by profit, we need to cover our costs to make sure our materials are always accessible and to offer our staff and their families a living wage. We add only a small amount for development so we can keep improving our offer to learners and because we want to save some to be able to offer scholarships. If someone needs to finish your studies and need a little help to do so financially in future we’d like to be able to help you with that.

We give you the time you need to complete study of a unit and double it for your comfort and convenience. A level 3 unit takes an average of 12 weeks to complete, distance learning lets you learn in your own time of course, and so you may take less or more time. We give you a 6-month subscription. Why pay for a year or more when what you need is 3-6 months? This helps us keep you focussed and enables us to cap our charges.

What do you get when you buy a Brightlink CILEx unit?

There’s so much value in your purchase of a Brightlink CILEx study unit, you may be surprised.

·      A face to face one to one induction via video conferencing.

·      A restorative approach to your learning where you and your tutor will discuss what you need to do your best and agree a mutual learning contract and approach based on that.

·      Access for the length of your subscription to our online materials which are written by specialists within the fields of education and law.

·      Tutor support from a named tutor, who will know you and your learning well, by email and video conferencing.

·      Access to Westlaw.

·      An online revision and exam preparation course written by a former Chief Examiner.

What do I need to study for CILEx qualifications with Brightlink?

 The formula for success in studying CILEx is time and commitment plus tutor guidance and reading what the examiner is reading. CILEx examiners recommend a text to read for each unit at both levels. When they’re writing the exam paper they’ll be expecting that you have read that book and will know what’s in it. Recommended texts are published by a variety of publishers. At level 6 these can be found on the CILEx website under recommended reading, at level 3 the recommended texts are published by CILEx Law School, please be careful when using the shop, you only need the relevant manual not the full course. Your tutor will support you fully with updates and revision, so you won’t need to pay for any extra time or materials.

Which units do Brightlink offer?

You can find the units we currently have on offer and see which units are coming soon on Brightlink’s website CILEx courses page.

Brightlink are accredited by CILEx to offer all units at levels 3 and 6, we offer many of them and we’re currently working towards offering the new CILEx Professional Qualifications later this year.

When and how can I enrol for a Brightlink CILEx course

You can buy a CILEx law or practice unit and begin whenever you choose, using our website. For professional skills units see the assessment schedule on our website. There are two opportunities to join a course each year, each January and June, aiming for external assessment the following year. 

If you’d like an employer to pay, you can email connect@brightlink.org.uk and we’ll arrange an invoice for them.

If you’d like to pay by instalments, email connect@brightlink.org.uk and we’ll send you an application form.

When your payment is received, you’ll get access to your course materials within 24 working hours and your tutor will be in touch to introduce themselves and invite you to an induction appointment.

Will Brightlink offer the new CILEx Professional Qualifications (CPQ)?

Yes we plan to offer all stages of the CPQ and are in the accreditation application process at the moment intending to offer the new qualification to learners from June 2021.

Will Brightlink continue to offer the current CILEx qualifications as well?

Yes, for learners who are members of CILEx before May 2021 we will continue to offer the existing qualifications until they expire, in 2023 for level 3 and 2026 for level 6.

We are looking forward to supporting learners who have already begun their study, through to the end of their choice of course, whether they have studied with Brightlink previously or with another learning provider.

Will Brightlink be offering SQE preparation courses?

Yes Brightlink has been added to the SRAs list of SQE preparation course providers. We are finalising the details of our course offer including, content, tutors and price. We want to work on the detail with lots of input from the people who will be joining the course so let us know what’s important and convenient to you.