Login Register Search CILEX Lawyer About CPQ Trainees Employers Members Training Providers FAQs Introducing a different kind of lawyer for a fast-changing legal sector The legal landscape is changing. So is the CILEX route to qualification. At CILEX, we’re defining what it means to be a CILEX Lawyer, CILEX Paralegal and CILEX Advanced Paralegal. We’re highlighting the specialist expertise and practical, problem-solving skills of our members, broadening access to a career in the law alongside the other branches of the legal profession. To satisfy changing employer needs, we are launching the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) with practical legal competencies and commercial awareness at its heart, making it easier for businesses to access qualified legal professionals who add real value right from the start. What is a CILEX Lawyer? CILEX Lawyers are different by design. The routes of entry are more flexible, the training is more practical and the professionals who progress through CPQ qualify with an enhanced skillset and a different mindset. A CILEX Lawyer has completed all three stages of the competency-based CPQ, which includes compulsory Ethics and Professional Responsibility modules, and gained a minimum of three years’ relevant practical experience. CILEX Lawyers are: Specialists Diverse & representative More than legal experts Vocationally qualified Empathetic Values-driven What is a CILEX Paralegal/Advanced Paralegal? CILEX Paralegal The role of paralegal has existed for years without clear definition or professional standards, accreditation or regulation. CILEX is changing this, bringing structure, regulation and defined standards by introducing the titles “CILEX Paralegal" and "CILEX Advanced Paralegal”. Professionals who complete CPQ Foundation stage will become accredited CILEX Paralegals. That means they’ll be able to demonstrate the competencies specifically linked to that role, having evidenced them through assessment of their practical experience. This enables them to add value early and with understanding of the practical issues facing clients and providers of legal services. CILEX Paralegals are: Qualified against a national standard Regulated Diverse & representative More than legal assistants Work-ready Values-driven CILEX Advanced Paralegal CPQ Advanced stage builds on the knowledge acquired in CPQ Foundation stage and includes both the second Ethics & Professional Responsibility module and a further period of professional experience. Professionals at this stage will also have started to specialise in a specific area of law. On completion they will be accredited as CILEX Advanced Paralegals. CILEX Advanced Paralegals meet all the attributes for CILEX Paralegals. In addition, they are able to demonstrate competence and legal knowledge to a high specialist level, enabling them to work as specialist case handlers in any of the core and optional areas of law they study. These include: Dispute Resolutions, Criminal Law & Litigation, Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law, Family Law and Wills & Probate. TRAINEES EMPLOYERS MEMBERS TRAINING PROVIDERS CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) Kempston Manor, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7AB DX 124780 Kempston 2 Incorporated by Royal Charter number RC000850 CILEX Journal CILEX Law School CILEX Regulation About us Work for us Contact us Corporate Policies Terms & Conditions Privacy Notice Copyright Accessibility Feedback Sitemap Cookies Policy We Care About Your Privacy By clicking “Accept All”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage and assist in our marketing efforts. CILEX adheres to the UK’s Data Protection Act 2018 and for further information, please refer to our Privacy Statement, Privacy Notice and Cookies NoticeView our cookie policy page here. Decline All Accept All Manage Preferences