CILEx Media Release Archive

CILEx media releases for the past two years can be found on these pages.

The University of Law announces exclusive agreement with CILEX
The University of Law (ULaw) has secured a new partnership with specialist professional legal qualifications provider the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) to provide a four-year part time online LLB aligned with the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ).
Legal apprenticeships launch in Wales
CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) has partnered with the Law Society and the Welsh Government to bring new, more flexible legal services apprenticeships to Wales.
Pass rate as first students sit new CILEX Professional Qualification
CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) today published the results of the first ever CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) assessments, which saw 61% of students pass assessments as part of the first stage of the new qualification.
CILEX enrols nine scholarship winners on CPQ
The students each won scholarships worth up to £12,500 each as part of the CILEX Foundation’s scholarship programme.
CILEX to deliver Legal Services T Level qualification in partnership with Pearson
CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) will work in partnership with education provider, Pearson to deliver the new Legal Services T Level, aimed at 16- to 19-year-olds.
Launch of new versions of LPE1, LPE2 & FME1 forms
The trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors have today launched updated versions of the LPE1 (Leasehold Property Enquiries), LPE2 (Consumer summary) and FME1 (Freehold Management Enquiries) forms. The forms will “go live” on 11th January 2022.
Over 370 CILEX professionals celebrate graduation
Some 140 new CILEX Fellows and Advocates swore an oath to mark their qualification at the annual graduation ceremony held by CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) on Saturday.
First CILEX Employment Tribunal Judges named
Graham King and Daniel Wright have become the first CILEX lawyers to be appointed as a fee-paid Judges of the Employment Tribunal.
Powers of attorney: CILEX welcomes modernisation and calls for additional reform to protect citizens without digital access
CILEX has welcomed government proposals to modernise lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) and push ‘technological boundaries’ to improve the efficiency of a system that is currently beset by delays and inconsistencies.
Lawyers from non-traditional backgrounds face discrimination from employers
CILEX calls on fellow professional bodies and regulators to join summit on crisis of culture in the legal profession
CILEX welcomes Lord Chancellor but highlights the need for urgent reform
CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) has welcomed Dominic Raab into his new role as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and have reinforced the need to progress the urgent changes to reform the legal system and clear the Covid-19 backlog.
CILEX responds to CILEx Regulation announcement on alternative route to practice rights for Chartered Legal Executives
CILEX responds to CILEx Regulation announcement on alternative route to practice rights for Chartered Legal Executives
CILEX appoints director of education to spearhead new strategy
CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) has appointed David Cameron as director of education to spearhead the organisation’s education strategy.
Caroline Jepson: ‘We need you to take legal executives seriously’
The new president of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives is fighting ‘snobbishness’ to demand fair pay and equal recognition for her profession
Buckland looks to CILEX for a more diverse judiciary
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Rt Hon Robert Buckland, QC has today told the CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) AGM that its lawyers are some of the most impressive lawyers he has seen, and that the country needs more judges like them.
Caroline Jepson takes over as CILEX President
Personal injury specialist, Caroline Jepson, takes over as President of CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) today, championing the new CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) as a flexible and affordable route into the law that will open the profession up to a more diverse talent pool.
CILEX on judicial diversity
CILEX (The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) responds to the publication of the Diversity of the Judiciary 2021 Statistics.
CILEX launches scholarship programme as CPQ gains regulatory approval
The CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) is today open for applicants after the qualification was granted regulatory approval by CILEx Regulation.
Lawyers virtually celebrate #LegalPride2021
The legal professions of England and Wales – solicitors, barristers and CILEX lawyers – will again mark Pride virtually, with an ‘Untold Pride’ theme.
First full-time CILEX Judge named
Elizabeth Johnson has become the first CILEX lawyer to be appointed to the judiciary in a full-time position.
Criminal legal aid no longer a sustainable career, warns CILEX
Working as a criminal legal aid lawyer no longer represents a sustainable career path for its members, CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) has warned, arguing that a failure to address the desperate resource crisis in the sector “threatens the stability of the entire system” at the cost of justice to the consumer.
Craig Tickner: ‘I am living proof that you don’t need to have a degree’
The president of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives tells Catherine Baksi how he worked his way into the law after being rejected by the RAF
Covid-19, rights and freedoms – Justice Week 2021
The time is right for a vital health check on our rights, our justice system and ultimately on the rule of law, the Bar Council, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) and the Law Society of England and Wales said, as they mark the launch of Justice Week (1 to 5 March) with the United Kingdom still locked-down in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Legal profession failing society by ignoring students without degrees
The legal profession is failing society in ignoring the potential of people without degrees, CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) says today.
Professor Chris Bones appointed to advisory panel
CILEX Chair, Professor Chris Bones, has been appointed by The Lord Chancellor to the Expert and Advisory Panel for the Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid.
CILEx Chair comments on Legal Services Consumer Panel Report
Professor Chris Bones, the chair of CILEx, comments on the Legal Services Consumer Panel report on the experiences of consumers from different ethnic backgrounds.
CILEx Chair comments on Legal Services Consumer Panel Report
Professor Chris Bones, the chair of CILEx, comments on the Legal Services Consumer Panel report on the experiences of consumers from different ethnic backgrounds.
CMA review: CILEx backs call for regulatory reform
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has backed the Competition and Markets Authority’s call for the Ministry of Justice to review the current framework for legal services.
CILEx response to the State of Legal Services 2020 report
CILEx response to the State of Legal Services 2020 report
School and social status have no place in the legal profession
The culture must change and diversify to truly serve modern society – an article by Chris Bones.
Diversity of the Judiciary 2020: legal professions, new appointments and current post-holders
Today marks the publication of the Judicial Diversity Forum’s combined statistical report. This is the first publication of its kind which brings together data on the diversity of the judiciary, judicial appointments and from the relevant legal professions (solicitors, barristers and legal executives).
CILEx Statement: ProctorExam Issue
A statement from CILEx regarding the issues experienced with ProctorExam, faced by those sitting their online exams.
Legal Services Board certifies CILEx compliance with internal governance rules
In order to protect the health of our students, members and staff we have today decided to postpone all upcoming assessments and exams until later this year.
First Chartered Legal Executive appointed to Legal Services Board
The Lord Chancellor has today announced the appointment of Stephen Gowland as a new non-lay member of the Legal Services Board (LSB). Stephen is the first Chartered Legal Executive to be appointed to the LSB.
CILEx urges government to follow Land Registry on powers of attorney
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has welcomed the decision of the Land Registry to accept copies of lasting powers of attorney (PoAs) certified by CILEx Lawyers and called for a change in the law to make it permanent across the board.
CILEX Statement: Black Lives Matter
The killing of George Floyd has caused shock and anger across the world, shining a light on the inequality and racism that continue to impact so many not just in America but also here in the UK. Here is what CILEX is committed to.
Self-importance is preventing legal services reform
A single regulator would improve access to justice for all but there is resistance to change in establishment quarters.
Response from CILEx to Reforming Legal Services: Regulation beyond the echo chambers
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has responded to the publication today of an independent review of legal regulation, Reforming Legal Services: Regulation beyond the echo chambers, by Professor Stephen Mayson, Honorary Professor of Law at UCL.
Lawyers virtually celebrate #LegalPride2020
The legal professions of England and Wales – solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives – will celebrate Pride events virtually during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a ‘Home and Away’ theme.
Facing up to the digital identity challenge
HM Land Registry is seeking solutions that would help mobilise electronic ID verification to the benefit of conveyancers and the home buying and selling process.
Facing up to the digital identity challenge
HM Land Registry is seeking solutions that would help mobilise electronic ID verification to the benefit of conveyancers and the home buying and selling process.
CILEx issues guidance for conveyancers
Guidance for conveyancers to support government plans to reopen the housing market, enabling people to move home safely, has been published today.
Former CILEx president appointed to the judiciary
Nick Hanning, a former Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) president and council member has been appointed to the judiciary.
Plans announced to restart the housing market
Restrictions around the purchase, sale, letting or rental of a residential property across England have been relaxed by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020.
CILEx appoints Director of Business Development, Marketing and Innovation to spearhead growth
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has brought in new Director of Business Development, Marketing and Innovation Harvinder (Harvey) Sondh to identify and drive new areas of growth.
Conveyancing market stakeholders produce industry guidance for firms during Coronavirus crisis
Today the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives endorsed industry-wide guidance to conveyancing firms advising clients on house moves during the Coronavirus crisis.
Guidance for those working in conveyancing
Representatives from professional and membership bodies involved in the conveyancing process met with the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) yesterday. They recognise the stress that people planning to move house must be facing at this time. The industry stands ready to work with consumers to rearrange move dates playing its part in meeting the public health challenge.
CILEX Media News: Office Closure Update
The offices at CILEx (including the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and CILEx Law School) are now closed to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff and to support the country in its efforts to contain the Covid-19 virus.
Changes to assessments and exams
In order to protect the health of our students, members and staff we have today decided to postpone all upcoming assessments and exams until later this year.
Following latest Government advice in respect of COVID 19 outbreak
Following the latest government advice in respect of the COVID-19 outbreak, CILEx has reviewed its business continuity arrangements in order to ensure we can continue to run our operations largely as normal and to maintain the best possible service to our members and customers, whilst protecting the health of our employees.
Government plans will tip justice system over the edge, warns CILEx
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has warned that government’s interim plans for the criminal legal aid system – published this morning – risk the collapse of the justice system.
Justice Week 2020 – Parliamentary Drop-in
Justice Week 2020 runs from Monday 24th to Friday 28th February. The aim of Justice Week 2020 is to improve access to justice by boosting the profile of justice and the rule of law, placing them at the centre stage of public and political debate.
Young people call for freedom, democracy and knowledge of the law, says new poll
Young people in Britain today fear that democracy and their freedoms are being eroded and call for more knowledge of how the law works, new research from the Bar Council, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and the Law Society of England and Wales revealed today, as they mark the launch of Justice Week (24 to 28 February).
CILEx supports National Apprenticeship Week 2020
National Apprenticeship Week 3-9 February has come around early this year. This years’ theme, “Look Beyond”, aims to encourage everyone to look beyond the outdated stereotypes surrounding apprenticeships and to celebrate the diversity of opportunity and value that they bring to the country today.
First Chartered Legal Executive awarded Honorary Queen’s Counsel
Millicent Grant has become the first Chartered Legal Executive to be appointed an Honorary Queen’s Counsel.
CILEx Responds: Commission on Justice in Wales Report
CILEx welcomes the Commission on Justice in Wales’ report and shall be engaging with CILEx Lawyers in Wales to consider the contents and implications of the report’s recommendations for justice in Wales and the operation of the Justice system more widely across the UK.
Legal Professionals find ‘corporate HMCTS is out of touch with the day-to-day reality of the justice system’
The findings of the latest independent stakeholder audit into the £1 billion HMCTS Court Reform Programme, are in no way surprising, says the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
Lawyers #UsToo
The lingering presence of sexual harassment in our workplaces continues notwithstanding noble efforts of movements such as #metoo to raise awareness of these issues and empower victims to come forward.
Pro Bono Week takes place 4 – 8 November 2019
This year’s Pro Bono Week takes place 4 – 8 November 2019. Plans are afoot nationwide, and we wanted to make sure you are aware and able to participate.
No Fault Divorce Cannot Be Forgotten
CILEx is concerned that the proroguing of parliament, which marks the end of the current parliamentary session, will see the demise of the much anticipated Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill which had been on the verge of passing into law.
Ignorance of the law is no defence
Improving people’s knowledge of the justice system in England and Wales will be at the heart of next year’s “Justice Week”, which will run from 24 February 2020.
CILEx reveals winners of National Awards
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has unveiled the winners of its second annual National Awards, celebrating the best and the brightest in the profession.
Matthew Foster becomes new CILEx President
Matthew Foster takes over as President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) today with a call for equality of opportunity within the legal profession.
Matthew Foster becomes new CILEx President
Matthew Foster takes over as President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) today with a call for equality of opportunity within the legal profession.
Legal profession launches women in law pledge
On Thursday 20 June 2019, the Law Society of England and Wales, the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and other legal organisations will join together to launch a Women in Law pledge at the Law Society’s international symposium on gender equality.
CILEx reveals finalists for National Awards 2019
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has unveiled finalists for its National Awards 2019, which celebrate the best and the brightest in the profession.
Fixed recoverable costs are restricting smaller firms’ ability to offer services, says CILEx
The introduction of fixed recoverable costs (FRC) for low-value personal injury cases has restricted smaller law firms from offering their services to the public and this will be made worse by plans to extend FRC, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has told the government.
CILEx backs the UK Social Mobility Awards
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) are pleased to support the UK Social Mobility Awards, which are about making the advancement of social mobility a key part of how organisations are run in this country.
Insurers trying to make fools of Government over whiplash savings, argues CILEx
Insurers are trying to make fools of the Government by claiming savings from the personal injury reforms enacted by the Civil Liability Act are already being passed on to consumers before they have even been implemented, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has said.
Lawyers unite for #LegalPride 2019
The legal professions of England and Wales – solicitors, barristers and Chartered Legal Executives are joining together to mark Pride events in Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff and London.
Second female Chartered Legal Executive judge named
Chloe Hubbert has become the second female Chartered Legal Executive to be appointed to the judiciary and the first to become a Deputy District Judge.
Closing courts before digitisation is “putting cart before the horse”, argues CILEx
Closing courts across the country with years to go until the digitisation programme is finished or its impact is understood is evidence of the government putting justice in danger, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has said.
New Programme to Boost Judicial Diversity
Lawyers from underrepresented groups will be better supported to become judges following the launch of a new online education programme today (24 April).
CILEx welcomes no-fault divorce
Just months after closing its consultation on no-fault divorce. CILEx is pleased to see the government’s announcement for new legislation to implement many of the changes that our Family Practitioners Specialist Reference Group had called for.
Government plan will not prevent new mothers being ‘pushed out’, argues CILEx
Government plans to extend redundancy protections for women returning to work after maternity leave do not address the underlying discrimination that has left many pregnant women and new mothers feeling “pushed out,” “side-lined” and “punished for being a mother” says CILEx.
Launch of new Freehold Management Enquiries form
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) supports launch of the new Freehold Management Enquiries Form
CILEx to partner with LawCare to recognise mental health initiatives
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has introduced a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Initiative award category into this year’s CILEx National Awards, in partnership with legal sector mental health charity, LawCare.
HMCTS delays completion of court modernisation programme
The HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has delayed the completion of its court modernisation project by a year.
CILEx welcomes commonhold reform – but says leasehold changes must come first
Plans to reinvigorate commonhold are good news for consumers, because they provide another option for home ownership, but leasehold reform needs to come first, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has said.
CILEx on LASPO – MoJ’s placeholder review is papering over the cracks
The long-awaited review of the legislation that cut legal aid has acknowledged many of the problems it caused, but fails to adequately address them, according to The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
Former CILEx president named as member of the CJC
Nick Hanning, a former president of The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has been named the new CILEx representative on the Civil Justice Council (CJC).
First female Chartered Legal Executive judge named
Elizabeth, a Chartered Legal Executive and Associate in the Exeter office of Ashfords LLP, has been appointed as a Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to the Social Entitlement Chamber.
CILEx backs longer time limit for bringing employment tribunal claims
The current three-month time limit for bringing claims in the employment tribunal is not fit for purpose and should be extended, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has said.
Government plan for problem debt only feasible with extra funding
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has welcomed the government’s plans for a new breathing space scheme and statutory debt repayment plan provided that debt advice agencies are sufficiently funded to take on the extra workload.
CILEx to seek complete independence for regulator
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has become the first approved legal regulator to announce its intention to give its regulatory body complete structural independence.
CILEx sets out policy agenda for 2019
CILEx will be lobbying for changes to the legal system in 2019 and demanding that the legal framework recognises that Chartered Legal Executives operate on a par with solicitors and are part of the solution to many current systemic problems.
Lawcare Announces New Trustees
Legal mental health charity LawCare has appointed three new trustees to its board from January 2019.
CILEx backs divorce reform but cautions: Don’t make it too easy
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has told the government that its proposed plans for leasehold reform will be undermined unless they regulate managing agents.
CILEx lawyers warn leasehold reform will be ‘undermined’ if it fails to tackle managing agents
CILEx lawyers warn leasehold reform will be ‘undermined’ if it fails to tackle managing agents
Justice as important as health and education
“Justice as important as health and education”, public say
CILEx reveals winners of inaugural National Awards
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives unveiles the winners of its inaugural National Awards.
Reservations towards CPR Changes
CILEx urges that new rules for the protection of Litigants in Person be reconsidered to ensure that they are realistic and capable of meaningful support.
CILEx launches new specialist reference groups for members
Members with an interest in the fast-changing world of legal technology have a new specialist reference group to join; one of several being launched by CILEx today.
CILEx Exam Results Success
Thousands of CILEx students are celebrating after receiving their law exam results today.
Chartered Legal Executives now eligible for Court entry pilot scheme
Chartered Legal Executives now eligible for Court entry pilot scheme.
CILEx welcomes progress on rights for leaseholders
The Law Commission has announced initial proposals and future consultation on the enfranchisement of leaseholders.
Philip Sherwood is new CILEx President as governance reforms come into force
Philip Sherwood has taken over as President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) under its new structure.
CILEx Benevolent Fund urges members to tackle escalating debts ‘immediately’
CILEx Benevolent Fund welcomed Philip Hammond the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s recent ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ message about Britain’s economy, while simultaneously warning against complacency over escalating levels of personal debt.
CILEx approved as ABS licensing authority
The Lord Chancellor has today approved the application by CILEx Regulation made on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives’ (CILEx) to licence alternative business structures (ABS).
CILEx reveals finalists for National Awards
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has unveiled finalists for its inaugural National Awards, which celebrate the best and the brightest in the profession.
Notice of Annual General Meeting – 19 July 2018
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives will be held at 3.30pm, on Thursday 19 July 2018,
at Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotney, Nr Winchester, SO21 3NB.
CILEx Benevolent Fund looks to support even more dependent family members
CILEx Benevolent Fund is today launching an awareness campaign to ensure that members’ families understand that they can also rely on its assistance in their hour of need.
Launch of Compendium: a new online information hub
Each month, Compendium will offer you a comprehensive synopsis of essential legal resources and reference material.
CILEx issues guidance ahead of Criminal Bar action escalation
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has issued guidance for members affected by action being taken by the criminal bar.
Plan for the most secure financial future possible
CILEx Benevolent Fund is urging members to take immediate action to control their finances after a new study revealed that 70 per cent of the UK’s working population are ‘chronically broke’.
CILEx President ‘highly commended’ at WinTRADE Awards
CILEx President Millicent Grant received a highly commended prize in the ‘women in law’ category at the WinTRADE Awards (WINAs), which were held on 16 May in London.
Mental Health Awareness Week from 14 to 20 May
This year Mental Health Awareness Week 14-20 May 2018 focuses on stress.
Lawyers unite for Legal Pride 2018
The legal professions of England and Wales – solicitors, barristers, and Chartered Legal Executives – are joining together to mark Pride events in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff, and at the flagship march in London in July led by the heads of the professions.
CILEx Statement on proposed job cuts in Courts
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) is calling all practitioners without a professional status to stand up, be counted, be valued and claim their Associate Grade (ACILEx) status.
LawWorks and Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards 2018
CILEx Pro Bono Trust trustee, Peter Farr, writes about his experience on the judging panel for the 2018 LawWorks and Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards.
Education programme to equip CILEx members for future judicial roles
A specialised education programme to be launched next year will give CILEx members online training in how to be a better judge.
CILEx launches National Awards to celebrate the best in the profession
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives launches its inaugural National Awards to celebrate the best and the brightest among its members.
CILEx Benevolent Fund reaches out to retired members
CILEx Benevolent Fund is calling on retired members to seek its guidance, at the earliest opportunity, if they find themselves encountering financial difficulties or hardship.
CILEx launches consultation in next stage of reforms
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) is conducting a consultation that will determine how it operates into the future. This consultation marks the latest stage of the ‘CILEx is Changing’ project, having previously announced structural reforms to improve the Institute’s governance, by separating out it’s duties to act in the public, professional, and regulatory interests.
Withhold closing courts until reforms enacted says CILEx
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has expressed its concerns over the Government’s proposed future strategy for HM Courts & Tribunals Service and its approach to court and tribunal reform.
CILEx celebrates exam success
Today thousands of CILEx learners are celebrating after receiving their law exam results.
A night to remember Cardiff & South East Wales CILEx Branch Dinner
The Cardiff & South East Wales CILEx Branch celebrated its 14th year by holding its annual dinner at the St David’s Hotel, Cardiff on Saturday, 24 March. Over 100 guests attended the dinner and were greeted with a sparkling drinks reception.
Five steps to managing your finances more effectively
Budgeting is unlikely to top anyone’s list of favourite things to do, but it can make the difference between racking up thousands of pounds of debt (with all the accompanying stress) and leading the life you want without money worries. At its simplest, effective budgeting means that you have a clear idea of your financial incomings and outgoings, planning what you spend subsequently accordingly.
Launch of BNLF Women’s Network
The British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) Women’s Network was launched by the BNLF on March 8, in one of the many celebratory events organised to mark this year’s International Women’s Day.
National Apprenticeship Week 2018: apprenticeships work!
The theme for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2018 is ‘apprenticeships work.’ During the week-long (5 to 9 March) celebration hundreds of events, including talks from current and former apprentices, will illustrate how apprenticeships work for individuals, for businesses, for communities and for the wider economy.
Unemployment and budgeting advice main reasons why members approach CILEx Benevolent Fund
New research has revealed that four out of five applications to CILEx Benevolent Fund result either from job loss or issues surrounding budgeting.
On hand to help members caught in perfect storm of rising debt and economic uncertainty
The fund, which exists to provide access to relevant guidance, information and support to CILEx members in England and Wales who find themselves in unavoidable financial hardship, is concerned that a ‘perfect storm’ is brewing.
Use Blue Monday as a force for positive change
‘Banish Blue Monday 2018 blues’ is the message from CILEx Benevolent Fund.
CILEx Benevolent Fund aims to break the stigma surrounding debt
The stigma surrounding debt needs to be broken to ensure that people can take control of their finances at the earliest opportunity, according to CILEx Benevolent Fund.
Former Henley Business School Dean appointed to new role of CILEx Group Chair
Professor Chris Bones has been named the first chair of the CILEx Group, a crucial role in the governance restructuring of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
Government response to Lammy review a ‘missed opportunity’
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has expressed disappointment that no new action has been announced to improve the diversity of the judiciary in the Government’s response to the Lammy Review.
Plan your Christmas finances to ensure a happy New Year
For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But others are left counting the financial cost of the festivities long after the decorations have been taken down.
CILEx President recognised with UK Diversity Legal Award
Millicent Grant, President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), has been acknowledged with Black Solicitors Network (BSN) Lawyer of the Year at the UK Diversity Legal Awards ceremony.
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd becomes a CILEx Honorary Vice-President
Former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd has been made an honorary Vice-President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) in recognition of his support of and close association with the Institute.
CILEx Lawyer honoured at the LLG Awards
Sheila Teli FCILEx, from London Borough of Hackney, was awarded the CILEx Lawyer of the Year at the annual Lawyers in Local Government awards on Friday, 24 November 2017 at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham.
National Pro Bono Week 2017 – LawWorks lecture
As part of National Pro Bono Week, Edgar Cahn was presenting his revolutionary, but simple ground-breaking theory of Time Banking, arranged by LawWorks, and hosted in K & L Gates, New Change offices.
Pro Bono keeps you healthy (if not wealthy) and wise
As a growing number of free legal advice clinics pop up in GP surgeries and healthcare centres, legal charities and professional bodies behind this year’s National Pro Bono Week are drawing attention to the link between pro bono legal advice and health.
Peers recommend opening up senior judicial roles to CILEx lawyers
The Constitution Select Committee of the House of Lords has today recommended that Chartered Legal Executives who demonstrate the requisite attributes should not be prevented from becoming senior judges.
Millicent Grant recognised by Women of the Year
CILEx President, Millicent Grant, will join over 400 women from all walks of life at the Women of the Year Lunch as a ‘2017 Woman of Achievement’.
CILEx Awards celebrate cream of the crop
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) celebrates the hard work and dedication of its members and the legal community with the annual CILEx Awards. Five prestigious awards were presented at the CILEx Graduation and Admission Ceremonies on Saturday, 7 October at Jurys Inn, Milton Keynes.
Solicitor General encourages new CILEx lawyers to “enter the ranks of the judiciary”
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) were joined by over 750 guests at the 2017 Graduation and Admission Ceremonies, held in Milton Keynes on Saturday, 7 October.
Bach Commission offers food for thought to improve access to justice
The Bach Commission has published its final report, recommending a statutory right to justice, reforms to legal aid, and better public legal education.
Extend judicial eligibility for CILEx lawyers in light of Lammy Review
Following the publication of David Lammy’s review into the experience of BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) people in the criminal justice system, CILEx has called for the removal of the glass ceiling on Chartered Legal Executive lawyers seeking judicial appointment.
CILEx applies to be ABS licensing authority
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has submitted its application to license alternative business structures (ABS), which would enable members to set up their own businesses with non-lawyer ownership and investment.
CILEx exam results success
Thousands of CILEx students are celebrating after receiving their law exam results today.
Fixed recoverable costs statement
CILEx issues statement following the publication of Lord Justice Jackson’s proposal to extend the fixed recoverable costs regime.
CILEx inaugurates new President
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has inaugurated Millicent ‘Millie’ Grant today as its 54th President.
CILEx 2017 Awards are open for nominations
Entries for the CILEx Awards 2017 are now open! We encourage you to nominate yourself, a colleague or your employer for a CILEx Award and help celebrate excellence, outstanding achievement and dedication to the profession.
CILEx Regulation Launches Regulation Matters
CILEx Regulation is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new online platform for all CILEx regulated professionals and businesses as well as for consumers and those working with CILEx specialists.
Legal Sector Group complete proposals for Leasehold reform
The Legal Sector Group (LSG) – comprised of The Conveyancing Association (CA), the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), Bold Legal Group (BLG) and The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) – have today (20th June 2017) published its complete proposals on Leasehold reform.
CILEx welcomes new ministers
CILEx welcomes David Lidington and Justine Greening as Secretaries of State

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has welcomed the appointment of David Lidington as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, and the reappointment of Justine Greening as Secretary of State for Education. CILEx president Martin Callan FCILEx said: “CILEx is greatly looking forward to a positive and constructive relationship with David Lidington and Justine Greening.”
Notice of Annual General Meeting – 13 July 2017
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives will be held at 3.30pm on Thursday, 13 July 2017 at Novotel London Tower Bridge hotel, 10 Pepys Street, London EC3N 2NR.
CILEx Officially Partners with New Education Resource,The Lawyer Portal
CILEx is backing The Lawyer Portal (TLP) to introduce a unique and definitive resource for anyone considering a career in law, whatever their stage or background.
CILEx names new CEO to drive forward reform process
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has appointed Linda Ford as its new chief executive officer as it presses ahead with significant governance reforms and puts a renewed focus on speaking to and supporting members.
New member benefit, myCareer, has launched!
myCareer has launched and is here to support and help you develop your CILEx career. You can access myCareer through your online private member portal myCILEx.
myCareer coming soon
Take a look at our promotional video introducing your new membership benefit, myCareer, coming soon.
Whiplash evidence published
The Justice Select Committee has published evidence submitted by CILEx on the Government’s reforms to personal injury, whiplash, and the small claims limit, saying the plans will penalise genuinely injured persons.
CILEx Judicial Development Programme Launch Event
CILEx is hosting a judicial appointments information and preparation event for members interested in pursuing a career within the judiciary to mark the launch of the CILEx Judicial Development Programme.
Thousands celebrate CILEx exam results
Thousands of Chartered Institute of Legal Executive (CILEx) students are celebrating after receiving their law exam results today.
Get Ready for the Biggest Legalex Yet!
The UK’s fastest growing event purely dedicated to modernising ambitious law firms and making legal professionals more competitive returns to London’s ExCeL this month for its most dynamic and enthralling edition yet.
‘I am ACILEx’: the much-needed professional status solution for paralegals and employers
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) is calling all practitioners without a professional status to stand up, be counted, be valued and claim their Associate Grade (ACILEx) status.
Prisons and Courts Bill overlooks injured victims
The Prisons and Courts Bill, announced today, represented an opportunity to protect access to justice for thousands of genuine claimants. CILEx, the professional association for specialist lawyers, paralegals and practitioners, is concerned that this opportunity has not been taken.
CILEx sponsors Legal Aid Awards 2017
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) is once again sponsoring the 2017 Legal Aid Practitioners Group Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) Awards. This year, CILEx is backing the Children’s Rights category and nominations are now being accepted for all Awards.
CILEx unveils radical governance reform
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) is to separate out its duties to the public interest, the profession and independent regulation with a new governance structure that means it is prepared should the government choose to make legal regulators entirely independent.
myCILEx service maintenance
CILEx is carrying out essential maintenance work on myCILEx on Saturday, 18 February from 9am-1pm.
CILEx Group is partnering with Legalex 2017
The CILEx Group has joined forces with Legalex 2017 as an official partner ahead of the event’s highly anticipated return on 28 and 29 of March at ExCeL London.
Work-based Learning Workshop
Qualifying Employment and Work-based Learning are the final stages of the CILEx Fellowship qualification. To assist our members to successfully complete the application process, CILEx have designed a Work-based Learning Workshop video.
Reconsider proposals to extend the fixed costs regime, say CILEx members
CILEx has responded to Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals to extend the fixed recoverable costs regime.
Changes to Qualifying Employment assessment fee
CILEx Regulation has announced an increase to its ‘Qualifying Employment’ assessment fee from £35 to £70 as of 1 February 2017.
Skills London 2016: raising the profile of the CILEx Lawyer
CILEx exhibited at London’s biggest jobs and careers event for young people, Skills London, in December 2016. View the video to see what CILEx is doing to raise the profile of the CILEx Lawyer.
95% of specialists oppose Government plan to deprive injured people of legal advice
CILEx has responded to the Government’s consultation on whiplash reform, saying the plans will penalise genuinely injured persons.
CILEx supports CMA’s focus on transparency
The CMA’s final report into the legal services market is a reminder of how far we have come to open up the legal services market, and of how much further we have to go. CILEx encourages price and services transparency that benefits consumers, and we look forward to working with our independent regulator CILEx Regulation, and others, as the report’s recommendations are taken forward.
CILEx Statement on Personal Injury reforms
CILEx looks forward to responding to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on Personal Injury reforms.
Outstanding CILEx Local Government Lawyer Receives Award
Richard Owen FCILEx, from Conwy County Borough Council, was awarded the CILEx Lawyer of the Year at the annual Lawyers in Local Government awards on Friday, 18 November 2016 at Queens Hotel, Leeds.
It’s National Pro Bono Week 2016
National Pro Bono Week, 7-11 November 2016. Sponsored by CILEx, the Law Society and the Bar Council, the week will bring together members of the legal sector to celebrate the breadth and impact of pro bono services in the legal profession.
Joint Press Release: Lawyers volunteer millions of hours of free legal advice for the public good
National Pro Bono Week, 7-11 November 2016. Sponsored by CILEx, the Law Society and the Bar Council, the week will bring together members of the legal sector to celebrate the breadth and impact of pro bono services in the legal profession.
Change to Work-based Learning Scheme
CILEx Regulation has announced a change to its Work-based Learning Scheme. There is to be a reduction in the number of examples required to meet various outcomes.
CILEx Awards recognise the best
CILEx has honoured excellence in study, practice and practical training. Just five prestigious CILEx Awards are awarded each year and these were presented at the CILEx graduation ceremony on Saturday, 1 October at Jury’s Inn, Milton Keynes.
Diversity in the legal profession
Lord Chancellor, Liz Truss has spoken at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham today (4 October 2016). She says there is not enough diversity in the legal system.
Record number of graduates for CILEx
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has celebrated its highest number of graduates in its 53 year history, with 275 Graduates, Fellows and Advocates being recognised at its annual 2016 Graduation and Admission Ceremonies.
CPD deadline extended
The 2015/16 CPD deadline has been extended to 12 noon on Monday, 3 October 2016.
LSB vision for legal services regulation
Today the Legal Services Board (LSB) has released a paper detailing its recommendations for legislative reform to the regulatory framework for legal services.
CILEx celebrates exam results August 2016
Thousands of Chartered Institute of Legal Executive (CILEx) students will be celebrating this weekend as they will receive their law exam results.
Right touch regulation needed
Reforms arising from the CMA’s study into legal service should not put market entrants and start-ups at a disadvantage compared to established providers, says CILEx.
Prioritise parity for vocational routes, CILEx
CILEx encourages Parliamentarians to prioritise parity for university, vocational and apprenticeship routes to improve social mobility.
CILEx Announcement
Mandie Lavin left CILEx as CEO in June 2016. We are undertaking a review of our organisational structure and governance to ensure it remains fit for purpose for the future taking into account increased regulatory independence.
CILEx welcomes new Secretaries of State Truss and Greening
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has contacted the Justice Secretary Liz Truss to welcome her appointment and offer all possible support in her new role. CILEx has also extended a warm welcome to the new Secretary of State for Education Justine Greening.
Joint CLAF working group established
The Bar Council, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and the Law Society of England and Wales have joined forces to set up a Joint Working Group to examine the viability of a Contingent Legal Aid Fund (CLAF) and make recommendations by the end of the year.
Post 16 Skills Plan ‘bold and exciting’
Skills minister Nick Boles has today published the Government’s Post-16 Skills Plan along with the report of Lord Sainsbury’s independent panel on technical and professional education.
The plan will establish 15 streamlined routes for learners to choose from, including a ‘Legal, Finance and Accounting’ route.
CILEx encourages collaborative working on future of McKenzie Friends
CILEx has supported proposals that would prevent uninsured and unregulated persons from charging the public for representing them in court, but has expressed openness to adopting shared approaches to education and training with other organisations.
CILEx wins MemCom social mobility award
CILEx scooped the award for ‘Best Social mobility initiative by a professional body’ in the 2016 MemCom Membership Awards held at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London on 19 May.
CILEx lawyer wins Simon Mumford Memorial Award
A Chartered Legal Executive lawyer from Wales was presented with the Simon Mumford Memorial Award by Cardiff Law Society on Friday, 22 April at the annual Cardiff Law Society Dinner.
CILEx Diploma in Law and Legal Skills approved as a Tech Level
CILEx has welcomed the approval given by the Department of Education to designate the new CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Legal Skills as a Tech Level.
CILEx sponsors Legal Aid Awards
CILEx are supporting the 2016 Legal Aid Practitioners Group Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) Awards. CILEx are sponsoring the Criminal Defence award and nominations are now being accepted for all Awards.
MPs call for LPP protection
CILEx welcomes the recommendation from the Joint Committee on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill that Legal Professional Privilege (LPP) be included on the face of the Bill.
CILEx asks MPs to keep client communications confidential
CILEx has written to parliamentarians emphasising that communications between a client and their lawyer should remain confidential.
Seven year rule removal opens up career in law
Law degrees no longer have to have been completed within the last seven years to qualify for exemptions against CILEx qualifications, following approval from the Legal Services Board.
CEO on regulation consultation
CILEx CEO statement on upcoming consultation on proposals to change the regulation of legal services.
Clients must have a free choice of advocate, says CILEx
CILEx has urged the Ministry of Justice to give client choice priority when taking forward proposals on the quality of criminal advocacy.
Spending Review statement
CILEx statement responding to Chancellor George Osborne’s November 2015 Spending Review.
LLG Awards 2015
David Cockfield FCILEx, from Wolverhampton City Council, has been named Chartered Legal Executive of the year at the annual Lawyers in Local Government awards.
CILEx concerns on LPP
CILEx is requesting the Government make important amendments to the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill.
Pro Bono Week supports justice for all
National Pro Bono Week is a nationwide campaign to celebrate the range and impact of voluntary free legal services provided by the legal profession.
Court closures
CILEx has warned the Government that closing 91 Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales will lead to increased delays, difficulties and costs – making expected savings unlikely.
New chair for CILEx Regulation
Sam Younger CBE has been appointed Chair of CILEx Regulation, the independent regulator of Chartered Legal Executive lawyers, members of the CILEx, and specialist lawyers authorised for independent practise.
Fresh look for legal mag
The CILEx Journal, the monthly magazine for members of CILEx, today unveils its new, modernised look and new website to reflect and support the professionalism and growing status and confidence of Chartered Legal Executive lawyers.
Rise in court fees poses significant risk of harm, says CILEx
CILEx has today called on the Government to postpone plans to increase court fees, which in some cases would represent an increase of more than 1000% in six months.
Apprenticeship standards published
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), has today published the new assessment plans and standards for legal apprenticeships following Ministerial approval.
It’s all gone ping pong at CILEx
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has today served-up its new workplace wellbeing initiative for employees – table tennis.
The Bedfordshire-based company introduced the initiative with the support of Table Tennis England.
New COO for CILEx
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has today announced the appointment of its new chief operating officer, Linda Ford, who will take up the post on 24 August.
Local Government lawyer takes helm at CILEx
David Edwards FCILEx became the 52nd President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) on 10 July 2015.
Legal training in Wales boosted
The University of South Wales and University of Wales, Trinity Saint David’s Swansea Business School are set to enrol students who will follow CILEx’s earn-as-you-learn route to becoming a qualified lawyer.
Law for Lawmakers guide launched
CILEx has proudly sponsored the Law for Lawmakers guide, launched in Parliament today by JUSTICE.
CILEx congratulates Legal Aid heroes
CILEx was a proud sponsor of the 13th Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards (LALYs), organised by the Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG).
New Government roles for CILEx lawyers
The Government Legal Service has opened up their lawyer roles to Chartered Legal Executives for the first time.
Dyson delivers CILEx speech
The Master of the Rolls, Lord Dyson, used a keynote speech last night to highlight the ‘hot potato’ issues of McKenzie Friends and Litigants in Person.
Legal Aid Awards Shortlist
Two members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) have been shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards (LALYs). The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 1 July.
LiP guidelines launched
A surge in the number of people representing themselves in court has prompted legal organisations to draft guidelines for lawyers who come up against people who find themselves in court without legal representation.
CILEx shortlisted for VQ Award
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Group, which is based in Kempston, Bedfordshire, has been shortlisted for the Edge Foundation’s SME Employer of the Year category in the 2015 Vocational Qualification (VQ) Awards.
CILEx welcomes Michael Gove to Justice Secretary post
Frances Edwards, CILEx president, has issued a statement welcoming Michael Gove as Justice Secretary.
Magna Carta celebrated in Wales
Last week the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) hosted a medieval banquet at Caldicot Castle in South Wales to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta.
Blog: CLA Conference 2015
CILEx President Frances Edwards reports on the Commonwealth Lawyers Association Conference held in Glasgow in April 2015.
Welsh apprenticeships’ future
CILEx calls on Welsh Government for greater progression and transferability of Welsh apprenticeships.
2015 CILEx Awards Winners
International law firm Addleshaw Goddard picked up two accolades at the annual awards presented by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) this week.
CILEx Graduation 2015
CILEx has celebrated the achievements of more than 200 graduates and Fellows at the 2015 Graduation and Admission Ceremonies.
Diversify QCs, says CILEx
All lawyers, not only those who appear in court, should be eligible for the title of ‘Queen’s Counsel’. Such a move could lead to improved diversity, said the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) today.
Award success for CILEx partner
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and Partner at law firm SGH Martineau triumphed at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards last week winning the Chartered Legal Executive of the Year title.
Manifesto for Justice launched
Joint Manifesto for Justice launched ahead of general election in May.
New Director of Development
Victoria Hurdley has today been named as the new Director of Development for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx). She will take up the post on Monday, 20 April 2015.
IPS renamed CILEx Regulation
On 23 March 2015 ILEX Professional Standards (IPS) will change its name to CILEx Regulation.
Fellows to sign ID1 and ID2 forms
The Land Registry is to introduce revised Forms ID1 and ID2 from 7 April 2015 to reflect the right of CILEx Conveyancing Practitioners and Chartered Legal Executives to act as signatories to these forms.
Apprenticeships and degrees need cultural shift
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) last night held a lively ‘Question Time’ debate at its headquarters with the MP candidates for Bedford and Kempston.
CILEx sponsors Legal Aid Award
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) are once again sponsoring the 2015 Legal Aid Practitioners Group Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) Awards. CILEx are backing the Criminal Defence category.
Blog: Global Law Summit
CILEx Chief executive Mandie Lavin attended the Global Law Summit along with CILEx president Frances Edwards, director of international John Westwood and Kathryn Jack, co-ordinator of international programmes.
CILEx joins court fees fight
CILEx joins pre-action protocol letter challenging the decision to raise court fees.
CILEx named Outstanding Employer
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has won Bedford College’s Outstanding Employer of the Year Award in recognition of the opportunities they give to young people in the borough to enable them onto the career ladder as apprentices.
Court Fees; write to your MP
CILEx is asking members to write to their MPs about the rise in court fees.
President’s blog: Cyprus
President Frances Edwards blogs on her recent visit to Cyprus.
Blog: Why I do pro bono
Saria Bashir, partner and Chartered Legal Executive at BHB Law in Coventry, received the CILEx Pro Bono Award for her dedication to giving free legal advice to foreign prisoners and members of her community on immigration and human rights matters.
JAC champion for CILEx
District Judge Christopher Simmonds has been appointed as a champion for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
Judicial review amendments urged
CILEx urges MPs to amend legislation that would make it harder for their local constituents to stop public authorities making decisions unlawfully.
New CILEx chief says ‘public interest’ is top priority
In her first public statement as chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), Mandie Lavin has reached out to the wider professional community to collaborate and work together in the public interest.
Legal eagles swoop on Europe
Bedfordshire Euro MP Richard Howitt has taken up the fight for the Kempston-based Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) for professional recognition to enable members to represent clients across Europe.
Profession bids farewell to CEO
At a surprise event heads of the legal profession past and present, parliamentarians, regulators, lawyers and legal charities assembled to bid farewell to Diane Burleigh OBE, chief executive and honorary Fellow of CILEx.
Judicial review: email your MP
CILEx is encouraging members to email their MPs in the run up to a Commons vote on amendments to the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill that would protect judicial review.
CILEx urges MPs to protect judicial review
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), the Bar Council and the Law Society and the have written to MPs urging them to protect judicial review, the legal process which enables individuals to challenge unlawful Government decision-making.
Welsh professions unite
Some of the UK’s major professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), have come together to form an important new professional network in Wales.
Apprentice scoops welsh award
Amanda Jones, a Higher Apprentice in Legal Services at JNP Legal in Merthyr Tydfil and Nelson, Wales picked up the Skills for Justice Apprentice of the Year Award at a celebration event on 12 November at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.
Research: quality careers advice lacking
New research released today, to mark the start of Professions Week, shows that parents and young people do not feel that they have access to useful careers advice.
Pro bono ‘more important than ever’
The 13th annual National Pro Bono Week (NPBW), sponsored by the Law Society, the Bar Council and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), is taking place between 3 – 7 November 2014.
Magna Carta in schools
The legal profession is being encouraged to use the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta to educate young people across the country about the Charter’s historical importance and contemporary relevance.
New practice rights approved
Parliament has given the go ahead for ILEX Professional Standards (IPS), the regulator of members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), to begin authorising probate and conveyancing specialists to practise independently.
Risk to Judicial Review
CILEx, the Bar Council and the Law Society have urged Peers to protect judicial review.
Lifetime award for CILEx CEO
Diane Burleigh OBE, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), has been honoured in an awards ceremony which presented her with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
New Fellow rights out
ILEX Professional Standards (IPS), the regulator of members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has today opened applications for CILEx Fellows wishing to gain practice rights in immigration and litigation.
CILEx’s Government proposals
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has today announced the twenty seven policy proposals it would like to see the Government of 2015-2020 implement.
Blake Morgan hires apprentices
Four talented school leavers have been given an opportunity to become qualified lawyers without having to gain a law degree via the Legal Apprenticeship route offered by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
MPs debate practice rights
MPs have passed orders to allow CILEx, through IPS, to approve conveyancing and probate practitioners. The order now moves to the House of Lords for debate in October.
New editor for CILEx Journal
Val Williams has today been announced as the new editor of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives’ (CILEx) monthly membership magazine, the CILEx Journal.
CILEx popular with graduates
Today thousands of aspiring lawyers and legal professionals will receive their exam results from the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
Trailblazer framework approved
The Government has today approved the standards for apprentices to become Chartered Legal Executives, solicitors or paralegals as meeting the requirements for the Trailblazer Apprenticeships in Law initiative.
Mishcon to recruit apprentices
Leading law firm Mishcon de Reya is to take on two legal apprentices for its London office.
Legal Apprentices for NHS
Three legal secretaries who work for the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) in Cardiff have been enrolled onto the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Legal Services which will be funded by the Welsh Government.
New Head of Qualifications
CILEx will welcome Vicky Purtill as its new head of qualifications on 1 August. Vicky joins CILEx from the regulator, ILEX Professional Standards (IPS), where she was the practitioner authorisation and supervision manager.
Grade A rates approved
The Master of the Rolls has approved changes to guidelines to allow Chartered Legal Executives with 8 years PQE to recover costs at Grade A rate.
New CILEx CEO announced
CILEx has today announced that Mandie Lavin is to be appointed as their new Chief Executive. Miss Lavin will take over the post on 1 January 2015, upon the retirement of Diane Burleigh OBE at the end of 2014.
CILEx welcomes new President
Frances Edwards is to become the 51st President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) later today at a ceremony in Cardiff City Hall.
Paralegal Enquiry launched
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) launched its enquiry into the future of paralegals last night at an event held at DWF’s offices in London.
First orders clear Parliament
Earlier this week Parliament gave the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) the power to ask for details of spent convictions from applicants for new practice rights.
Paralegal Enquiry to commence
A Paralegal Enquiry is set to be launched by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) which will answer whether paralegals can meet the market needs of the future.
Legal Aid lawyers honoured
John Gallagher, principal solicitor at housing charity Shelter, was honoured at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards ceremony on Thursday, 5 June.
Grayling defends JR changes
Lord Chancellor Chris Grayling, speaking at the annual dinner of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), called for the overhaul of legal regulation, and defended his reforms to Legal Aid and Judicial Review amid staunch criticism.
Fellow wins Pro Bono Award
An immigration lawyer from Coventry was presented with the Pro Bono Award by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) on Wednesday, 4 June at the annual presidential dinner at Christ Church Spitalfields, London.
JR proposals criticised by MPs
CILEx calls for removal of damaging JR changes from Crime and Courts Bill following MP report
CEO made honorary Fellow
Shailesh Vara MP spoke on the second day of the CILEx graduation ceremony. The ceremony also saw a rare ‘Honorary Fellowship’ being awarded to Diane Burleigh OBE, who retires as CILEx chief executive at the end of 2014.
Slaughter praises CILEx Grads
Andy Slaughter, Shadow Justice Minister, warmly congratulated new Chartered Legal Executives and Graduates at the first day of Graduation at the CILEx, and said that a Labour Government would make diversity in the legal profession a priority.
More graduates choose CILEx
The latest statistics from the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) show that law graduates are continuing to choose this affordable route to become qualified lawyers.
CILEx’s diversity hailed
Supreme Court president Lord Neuberger has hailed the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) as the unsung heroes and heroines of diversity.
International Women’s Day
Thirty five 13-year-old girls and eight successful women lawyers came together for International Women’s Day at a ‘career speed networking’ event to talk about a career in law.
MoJ approves full rights
The Lord Chancellor, Chris Grayling, has confirmed that he will make the Order needed so that CILEx members can be authorised to practise independently in the reserved areas of probate and conveyancing.
Firms support apprenticeships
This week across the UK, law firms and legal departments including the BBC and Clyde & Co, are promoting their Legal Services Apprenticeship vacancies as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
CILEx helps set standards
Today, during National Apprenticeship Week, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) announced that it is part of the Government’s Phase 2 Trailblazer project which will standardise legal apprenticeships across the entire legal sector.
CILEx statement on Legal Aid
CILEx expresses disappointment over moves by the Ministry of Justice to curtail access to legal aid, and not make use of savings from resolving inefficiencies and falling crime rates first.
National Apprenticeship Week
Kempston based employer, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), is supporting National Apprenticeship Week which takes place from 3 to 7 March.
Boris Inspires Future Apprentices
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) was visited by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson at an apprenticeships careers fair at City Hall in London on Thursday, 13 February.
JR proposals ‘unjustified’
CILEx criticises Judicial Review proposals as ‘unjustified’
CILEx inspires future women
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) attended the national Inspiring Women campaign event which was supported by Miriam González Durántez, Partner at Dechert LLP
LSB approves full rights
The Legal Services Board has approved IPS’ applications to regulate Chartered Legal Executives exercising litigation and related rights of audience independently, as well as new rules for regulating immigration advisers.
LSB approves practice rights applications
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced its approval of ILEX Professional Standards’ (IPS) applications to enable it to authorise members of CILEx to practise independently in Probate and Conveyancing.
National Pro Bono Week begins
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) is proud to support the 12th annual National Pro Bono Week, which starts today, alongside the Bar Council and the Law Society.
CILEx responds to JR proposals
CILEx President: “Government shouldn’t play politics with Judicial Review.”
Questions remain on Legal Aid.
CILEx says too many questions remain on Legal Aid proposals.
CILEx President welcomes small claims track limit reprieve
Stephen D Gowland has welcomed today’s announcement from the Ministry of Justice that the threshold limit for the small claims track will not be increased for the time being.
Social Mobility Commission praises CILEx for promoting access to law during Professions Week
On Monday, 21 October, the Rt Hon Baroness Gillian Shepherd, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission stressed the need to “look at non-university routes into professions” at the Professions Week launch at the House of Commons.
Local MP and CILEx support Professions Week
MP Richard Fuller visited the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) in Kempston on Friday, 18 October to talk to Bedford Free School pupils about forging a career as a legal professional as part of the UK’s first Professions Week.
Collaboration proposed by Regulators on LETR
SRA, BSB and IPS dismiss creation of Legal Education Council in favour of collaboration.
Route into legal profession expands with new apprenticeship
The CILEx Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal Services was officially launched at Kennedys LLP on Monday, 30 September.
Stop and Search transparency needed – CILEx
CILEx calls for more transparency in the use of stop and search powers in order to rebuild trust in the police.
Second judicial appointment for CILEx
A second Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has been selected for judicial appointment. Simon Lindsey has been appointed Deputy District Judge on the South Eastern Circuit by the Lord Chancellor.
Improving Judicial Diversity report released
The third annual Judicial Diversity Report was released on Friday, 13 September by the Judicial Diversity Taskforce.
Review of Legal Services Regulation
CILEx and IPS respond to MoJ Review of Legal Services Regulation.
Legal Aid: Next Steps
CILEx President Stephen Gowland issues statement on latest consultation.
Bank holiday joy for thousands of CILEx students
Thousands of Chartered Institute of Legal Executive (CILEx) students will be celebrating this August bank holiday weekend, as more than 6,000 students receive their law exam results.
CILEx becomes a founding body of Professions Week
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has become one of the founding bodies of Professions Week. It joins fourteen other organisations from a number of industries.
Whiplash report MPs cite CILEx
MPs cite CILEx in their criticism of Government’s whiplash claims.
Green Light for Innovative CPD Scheme
ILEX Professional Standards (IPS) is pleased the Legal Services Board (LSB) has given the green light to its proposals for an outcomes based CPD scheme.
IPS & CILEx welcome QASA approval
IPS and CILEx have welcomed the approval given by the Legal Services Board (LSB) to the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA).
CILEx President welcomes new DPP
Stephen Gowland welcomes appointment of Alison Saunders as Director of Public Prosecutions.
CILEx’s 50th President
Stephen Gowland takes the helm at CILEx
CILEx appoints new editor
Jon Robins has been appointed as editor of the CILEx Journal, the monthly membership magazine of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
Fellows can become Coroners
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed Chartered Legal Executives can become Coroners.
CILEx President calls for more changes
Nick Hanning, President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, has welcomed Justice Secretary Chris Grayling’s suggestion that legal aid clients will still be able to select their own lawyer.
Lawyer honoured at legal aid ceremony
Leading civil liberties solicitor Raju Bhatt was presented with the Outstanding Achievement award at last night’s (2 July) Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) awards.
CILEx President: work together on LETR
Nick Hanning, President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has today called for the legal professions to work together on the outcomes of the Legal Education and Training Review (LETR).
CILEx ahead of the game
Nick Hanning, CILEx President, gives his reflections on the Legal Education and Training Review (LETR) report.
Lord Judge – ‘CILEx is Golden’
At the CILEx annual Presidential Luncheon the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Igor Judge, has proclaimed that “CILEx is Golden”, in recognition of its 50th Anniversary.
Justice at risk
CILEx has slammed the latest proposed changes to Legal Aid. CILEx President Nick Hanning said: “This is an outrageous and disturbing attack on access to justice.”
Legal Aid – Write to your MP
CILEx is asking for its members help to address the latest proposals affecting Legal Aid. The proposals will irreparably undermine access to justice to the most vulnerable members of our society.
CILEx welcomes LSB research
CILEx has welcomed some of the recommendations highlighted by the ‘In need of advice?’ report published today by the Legal Services Board (LSB), including the call to remove barriers that prevent innovation in meeting the needs of small businesses.
Disappointment at Will Writing decision
CILEx and its regulatory body IPS have today expressed disappointment at the Government’s decision to not accept the recommendation of the Legal Services Board (LSB) to include Will Writing within the scope of regulation.
Partnership wins second award
Irwin Mitchell is celebrating once again after its partnership with the University of Law and CILEx to provide staff with quality support to achieve their career ambitions won the Development of Talent prize at this year’s Halsbury Legal awards.
QASA proposals given green light
The Boards of the respective members of the Joint Advocacy Group (JAG) – the BSB, SRA and IPS – have approved the detailed Handbook for the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (Crime) ready for the scheme’s September launch.
CILEx lawyers pledge to keep high standards
Today, on the second day of the 2013 CILEx graduation ceremony, newly qualified lawyers undertook the Chartered Legal Executive Oath, promising to protect their independence and act with integrity.
Litigation Rights Application Warning Notice
CILEx and IPS recognise the LSB’s need to issue a Warning Notice in relation to our litigation rights application in order to consult on the proposals.
CILEx President concerned for Legal Aid
Nick Hanning, President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), has today expressed concern over the Government’s latest proposals to make further cuts to Legal Aid.
CILEx at Commonwealth Law Conference
Diane Burleigh OBE, CEO, blogged from the Commonwealth Law Conference 2013. Read Diane’s blog
CILEx exams close at 1pm today!
CILEx members are reminded that the closing date for examination entries for the June 2013 session is 1PM (UK time) on 18 April 2013.
Fellows eligible for JAC posts
Secretary of State for Justice, Chris Grayling MP, has confirmed that Chartered Legal Executives will be eligible to apply for the Judicial Appointments Commission posts reserved for members of the legal profession.
Legal Services Board approves IPS’s work-based learning scheme
LSB has approved an application submitted by IPS to change the current qualifying employment requirements for admission as a Chartered Legal Executive to a new method of effective work-based learning.
CILEx submits application to LSB
CILEx and its independent regulator IPS has submitted applications to the LSB to enable the granting of independent practice rights to Chartered Legal Executives.
Government failed to listen
Nick Hanning today expressed profound disappointment with the Government in its response to the consultation on fixed recoverable costs in the existing RTA scheme.
CILEx and City & Guilds medal winners
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Annual Prize winners and Medals of Excellence awarded to students studying CILEx qualifications through City & Guilds.
Response to LSB’s will-writing recommendations
ILEX Professional Standards (IPS) and The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives have issued statements relating to the Legal Services Board’s final decision on will-writing, estate administration and probate activities.
Diane Burleigh awarded OBE
CEO of CILEx, Diane Burleigh, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours.
Neuberger cites CILEx as ‘good model’
LETR need not re-invent the wheel.
Government must Reflect, Rethink, Reverse.
The President of The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, Nick Hanning, has called on the Government to “Reflect, Rethink, Reverse” to avoid a perfect storm that he believes will destroy access to justice for all.
CILEx British Legal Award Winner
Education Initiative wins Irwin Mitchell, College of Law and CILEx British Legal Award
CILEx and College of Law join forces
CILEx and College of Law join forces
Pro Bono Week 2012
Pro Bono Week 2012
CILEx projects in Wales
As a membership organisation committed to supporting all its members, wherever they may be, we have recently been involved in a number of projects to encourage vocational legal training in Wales.
CILEx helps launch 1st Welsh Legal Apprenticeship
South Wales law firm Watkins & Gunn has asked The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) to help launch its own legal apprenticeship scheme, the first of its kind in Wales.
CILEx in the press
Young Lawyer mag speaks to CILEx President, Nick Hanning.
First Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers shortlisted for excellence awards
First Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers shortlisted for excellence awards.
Our man in Colombia
CILEx prides itself on working with international organisations to help ensure there is access to justice for all. Our President, Nick Hanning, recently visited Colombia, the world’s most dangerous place for lawyers.
CILEx sees increase in exam candidates and increase in passes for Level 6 qualification
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has seen a significant increase in the number of students from across England and Wales and overseas receiving their Level 3 and Level 6 exam results and an increase in passes for Level 6.
49th CILEx President calls for independent practice rights
President of CILEx, Nick Hanning, says a key priority during his year in office will be securing independent practice rights for Chartered Legal Executives.
Higher Apprenticeship in Legal Services
Industry to benefit from government funding for new Legal Services Higher Apprenticeship.
VQ Day 2012
CILEx is supporting VQ Day, which is being held today, 20 June 2012.
‘One of the best human rights lawyers in England and Wales’ wins CILEx Pro Bono Medal
At our Annual Presidential Luncheon yesterday, 31 May 2012, The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) awarded its Pro Bono Medal 2011 to a member who has been described as ‘one of the best human rights lawyers in England and Wales’.
Chartered Legal Executives will help create a more diverse judiciary
Baroness Neuberger has spoken of how Chartered Legal Executives will continue to play a significant part in the future of a diverse judiciary in England and Wales.
Statement by IPS Chief Executive, Ian Watson, on the regulation of will writing and administration services:
ILEX Professional Standards (IPS) and The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) welcome the clear decision by the LSB to start the process for making will writing and probate and administration services reserved activities.
CILEx is officially launched
Legal sector VIPs and Chartered Legal Executives gather to officially celebrate and launch The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
Agreement reached on QASA
A joint scheme to assure the quality of criminal advocacy has been reached by the IPS, SRA and BSB.
CILEx celebrates International Womens’ Day
It’s International Women’s Day and so we thought it might be a good time to remind you of some of the achievements of female Chartered Legal Executives.
Justice Minister presents Royal accolade
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has been officially presented with its Royal Charter.
2012 Award season begins for Chartered Legal Executives
Claire Parrott has been named as the first Chartered Legal Executive to win an award for excellence at the Manchester Legal Awards 2012.
ILEX welcomes Co-op ABS application
Firm launches largest ever recruitment drive.
ILEX debated in House of Lords
Lord Beecham urges amendments to LASPO bill to include ILEX
Top Lawyer gains award for customer service
Stephen Gowland, founder of ILS Solicitors, has been awarded Star Radio’s “Excellence in Customer Service”
Institute of Legal Executives awarded Royal Charter
ILEX granted the accolade of a Royal Charter, proving its continued strength within the legal sector.
Irwin Mitchell turns to ILEX for Paralegal training
The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) will be providing paralegal training for one of the country’s biggest law firms as part of a three year contract.
Minster Law strengthens development through ILEX
Minster Law, has joined the ranks of other large legal businesses turning to the ILEX to develop their employees.
New Journal website launched
The award-winning magazine Legal Executive Journal has launched a new website.
ILEX member at centre of media whirlwind
A Graduate member of ILEX has found himself at the centre of a media whirlwind after a case in which he was his firm’s lead lawyer made worldwide headlines.
ILEX students celebrate their exam results
Over 8,000 aspiring Legal Executive lawyers students across England and Wales celebrated receiving their exam results yesterday, despite the fact that many will not be university graduates.
Legal Executive receives medal for Pro Bono work
Legal Executive Lawyer, Angela Kia, has been awarded this year’s Institute of Legal Executive’s (ILEX) Pro Bono medal.
A-Level students – forget clearing and get ahead by learning on the job
While A-level students compete for the last ‘affordable’ university places, The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) is reassuring those that miss out, there are better options available.
From 90 to 19! Oldest Legal Executive hands down advice to A-level students
“Work hard and don’t expect an easy way out!” That’s the advice to A-Level students getting their results this week, from the oldest working Legal Executive Lawyer.
County Court reforms
Government plans to reform the county courts are overwhelmingly premature, unnecessary and unconvincing, according to ILEX.
Are you an excellent Legal Executive?
Legal Executives from across England and Wales are being encouraged to enter this year’s Law Society Excellence Awards.
ILEX welcomes it’s 48th President
The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) has welcomed Susan Silver as its 48th president and celebrated a 50/50 split of men and women on its council for the first time.
Our judiciary must reflect our communities
A letter to The Times about the role ILEX can play in creating a diverse judiciary
MPs need to ‘think twice’ over short-sighted legal reforms
The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) has issued a briefing note to all MPs highlighting how damaging the proposed legal reforms will be if they are allowed to go ahead.
LSB once again awards ILEX a clean bill of health
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has once again given the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) a clean bill of health for its Internal Governance arrangements for 2011.
ILEX helps kick off National Pro Bono Centre road show
The National Pro Bono Centre (NPBC) is going mobile this year to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Pro Bono Week.
ILEX students win big after City and Guilds courses
ILEX students win big after City and Guilds courses
ILEX raises cash for legal trusts
Almost £1000 was raised by ILEX members and staff
Attorney General sings the praises of ILEX and IPS
The Attorney General, Dominic Grieve, at the annual Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) President’s luncheon yesterday (19 May 2011) spoke of “a year of real achievement for ILEX and Legal Executives.”
ILEX member receives the MLC award
Graduate member of ILEX, has won the ‘Advocacy in the face of Adversity’ award
ILEX Graduates and Medal Winners celebrate
The Institute of Legal Executives, has welcomed 174 new Legal Executive Fellows during their graduation ceremonies.
Parliament recognises ILEX excellence in regulation
The Institute of Legal Executives is now an Approved Regulator for litigation rights for Associate Prosecutors.
“This is only the beginning”… as 100 partners and 1st ILEX Judge celebrate
Glasses were raised at the House of Commons last night (9 March 2011) as the Institute of Legal Executives toasted its first 100 Legal Executive Partners and its first Legal Executive Judge.
Manchester Legal Awards
Stuart Cartwright has been named as the first recipient of the Legal Executive of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards.
ILEX medals
The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) has launched its annual search to recognise and reward the achievements of its top members, students and supporters through its annual medals scheme.
Minority Lawyers’ Awards
The Institute of Legal Executives is reminding its members to enter the Minority Lawyers’ Awards.
Prisoner votes poll
Today we are asking if prisoners should be allowed to vote.
Apprenticeships come in all shapes and sizes
Going to university is not the only route to getting the career you want.
ILEX blog launched
The Institute of Legal Executives has launched its own blog, helping to keep you up-to-date with the latest comments on news within the legal sector.
Shorter degree courses are not the only way to reduce student debt
In response to the recent announcement by the College of Law that they are developing a two-year law degree, the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) is reminding aspiring lawyers that there are other ways of reducing potential student debt.
Lord Justice Thomas to lead expert advisory group on quality assurance for advocates
The Joint Advocacy Group (JAG), set up by the Bar Standards Board (BSB), Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and ILEX Professional Standards (IPS) is to be chaired by Lord Justice Thomas.
More and more law students take the ILEX route
The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) is increasingly being chosen as a genuine route to a successful career in law.
Expressions of interest for Legal Education Review
Expressions of interest are invited for a review of the current legal education and training system for lawyers in England and Wales.
ILEX support’s the “It’s Not Peanuts” campaign
ILEX is proud to support the launch of a new Access to Justice Foundation campaign to support legal advice charities.
IPS board member appointed
A new IPS board member has been appointed to help rasie the standards of customer service.
ILEX Presidents Release Video
The first in a series of short films, commissioned by the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX), has been broadcast to highlight the Institute’s many achievements during a busy 2010.
Lord Chancellor appoints the first Legal Executive Judge
Ian Ashley-Smith from Heringtons Solicitors in Eastbourne is the first Legal Executive to be appointed a Judge.
IPS looks at new proposals for the regulation of lawyers
IPS and the Joint Advocacy Group (JAG) are consulting jointly on quality assurance scheme for criminal advocates
Domestic abuse victims most vulnerable from legal aid
ILEX calls its members to submit their views on the effects of legal aid cuts on law firms working on family cases
APs to play key role in CPS cutbacks
ILEX rejects law society criticisms, insisting that Associate Prosecutors will play a key role in maintaining CPS standards in the midst of cutbacks.
Outstanding Lawyer Wins 2009 Pro Bono Medal
ILEX has awarded its 2009 Pro Bono Medal to Brighton legal executive Philip Warford. Philip
Governments proposal risks damaging access to justice
Government plans could leave the rural public and minorities with less chance to access legal aid advice
26.01.10 Leading speakers at ILEX Conference
The keynote address will be given by
The Honourable Mrs Justice Dobbs at the event on Thursday 11 March 2010
Lift-off for the new Devon Branch
Devon has become the latest member of the ILEX Branch family.
ILEX Sets Higher Standards Through New Member Grades
ILEX has launched a new system of membership grades with wider reaching requirements for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
01.10.09 Customer Service Excellence Recognised
ILEX Membership team member wins Customer Excellence Award
18.09.09 Overemphasis on University Damages Careers
The UK’s overemphasis on University means many people are at risk of overlooking alternative routes to professions such as Law.
21.07.09 – Milburn report fails non-graduates
The Milburn report fails the very audience it is intended to support says ILEX.
17.07.09 46th ILEX President takes office
Judith Gordon-Nichols, has been inaugurated as the 46th President of the Institute of Legal Executives
22.06.09 Cost Cutting Before Justice – Best Value Tendering
The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) has expressed real concerns over the government’s proposed changes to Best Value Tendering (BVT)
16.06.09 Legal Executive VQ learner of the year for the South West
Legal Executive Chris Linnitt has been named VQ Hero – Learner of the Year 2009 for the South West.
02.06.09 Unsung Hero wins ILEX Pro Bono Award
Tony Dolbear from Bournemouth has won the coveted ILEX Pro Bono Award
03.06.09 – Barriers to progress still remain
Attitudes within the legal profession are still preventing Legal Executives from fulfilling their full potential
29.05.09 First for South Wales Legal Executive
Fran Edwards has been elected President of the Rhymney Valley Law Society, the first time a Legal Executive has held this position
21.05.09 Jackson Report Way Forward For Civil Justice Reform
The Interim report on civil litigation reform by Lord Jackson has been welcomed by ILEX.
13.05.09 Partnership First For Bushey Legal Executive Lawyer
Jane Fisher from the Bushey law firm, Philip Ross Solicitors, has become the first Legal Executive Lawyer in Hertfordshire to be made a Partner
11.05.09 First East Midlands Legal Executive Partner
Sue Roberts, a Legal Executive lawyer with the Leicester law firm Affinity Law LLP, is the first Legal Executive in the East Midlands to be made a Partner
14.04.09 Havant Law Student Wins Top Legal Prize
Lyndsay Leggatt from Havant is celebrating her success winning a prestigious ILEX Annual Prize
14.04.09 Hounslow law student carries off major national award
Sylvia Nalule from Hounslow has carried off one of the coveted City & Guilds Medals for Excellence for her legal studies
14.04.09 Benfleet Lecturer Carries Off National Prize
Wendy Moore, a lecturer in legal secretarial studies from North Benfleet is celebrating winning a prestigious national award for her teaching prowess.
14.04.09 Co Durham Law Student Wins National Award
A Newcastle College ILEX student lawhas been chosen to receive a prestigious City & Guilds Medal for Excellence
14.04.09 Welling Law Student Scoops Major National Award
Kent legal eagle, Kirsty McCarthy from Welling has scooped one of the coveted City & Guilds Medals for Excellence
09.04.09 ILEX students scoop national awards
Three ILEX students have scooped prestigious City & Guilds Medals for Excellence.
06.04.09 ILEX Annual Prize Winners Announced
Two young students are celebrating their success after winning the annual ILEX Annual Prize
03.04.09 First ILEX female partner announced
Tracy DaCosta, with the Woodford Green law firm, Verbatim Lawyers has become the first female Legal Executive Lawyer to be made a Partner
31.03.09 First ILEX Partner announced
Nick Hanning, a Legal Executive with the Poole law firm, RWPS LLP, has become the first ILEX partner.
24.03.09 – Breaking down the barriers to social mobility
“We already practice what the government preaches”. That is the message from the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) in its response to the government Panel on Fair Access to the Professions.
12.03.09 Too high a price to pay for justice
Justice may be priced out of the reach of ordinary people if the proposed changes to Civil Courts fees go ahead say ILEX.
03.03.09 – ILEX seeks top Pro Bono Legal Executive
The search begins to find the outstanding ILEX member who is committed to excellence in Pro Bono work. for the 2009 ILEX Pro Bono Award
04.02.09 – Legal executive to feature in key report on the role of women in the workplace
Former ILEX President Lesley Graham has been selected to feature in a landmark report on women in the workplace.
02.02.09 Legal Executive journal wins top publishing award
The Legal Executive, journal of the Institute of Legal Executive (ILEX) has won the award of ‘Best Magazine/Professional Association Publication/Royal College’ in the 2009 MemCom Awards.
19.01.09 Law remains the most competitive career
Figures released by UCAS show law remains the msot popular choice for students
22.01.09 ILEX says time is right for regulation of whole housing market
Consumers need a housing market that has regulation covering every aspect of the buying and selling process
05.01.09 Green Light for new ILEX Level 6 Qualifications
The new range of ILEX Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice qualifications has been approved for use
24.11.08 – Final barrier falls for Legal Executive judges
Legal executives may now apply for judicial appointments
24.11.08 Judicial appointments system finally modernised
An initiative to modernise judicial appointments will take effect from today
07.11.08 – Leicester lawyer national pro bono hero
Leicester Legal Executive Dawn Slow is one of 50 national pro bono heroes…
07.11.08 – Two Bristol legal executives chosen as pro bono heroes
Two Bristol legal executives have been selected as national pro bono heroes…
07.11.08 – Manchester pro bono heroes head south
Three Manchester-based legal executives have been chosen as national Pro Bono heroes…
07.11.08 – Bournemouth lawyers celebrate pro bono week
Bournemouth lawyers celebrate national pro bono week with local events…
31.10.08 CPS APs join ILEX
The 450 Associate Prosecutors in the Crown Prosecution Service have become ILEX members…
08.10.08 – Legal Executives Regulatory Body begins Work
ILEX Professional Standards, the new regulatory body for Legal Executives has begun work…
01.10.08 – Murder bail proposals would not have stopped homicide
Proposed changes to the Court’s right to deny bail would not have stopped a policeman suspected of murder going on to kill again…….
25.09.08 – New ILEX Head of Corporate Affairs
ILEX has appointed Helen Simpson as the new Head of Corporate Affairs
11.09.08 – Legal Aid Changes Will Not Work Says ILEX
Government proposals to reform criminal services through Best Value Tendering will not work says ILEX….
14.08.08 – You Don’t Have To Go To University To Become A Lawyer!
ILEX courses enable students to follow a career in law without going to university
05.08.08 – New ILEX course for Legal Support staff
ILEX have introduced a new Level 2 course..
04.08.08 – New DPP Appointment
ILEX welcomes the appointment of the new DPP
21.07.08- Leeds Legal Executives meet the JAC
Leeds Legal Executives meet the JAC chairman
18.07.08 – Paris or Bust
The new ILEX President gets on his bike for charity
17.07.08 – New ILEX President
New ILEX President is inaugurated
10.07.08 – Time to open the Doors of Opportunity
Sopeaking at his inauguration, new ILEX President Mark Bishop says it is a time of opportunity for members….
26.06.08 – New Manchester Branch Launch for Legal Executives
New ILEX Greater Manchester Branch gets off to a flying start
24.06.08 – Royal Honour for Legal Executive
Legal Executive, Jenny Cannon has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
12.06.08 – First North Somerset Legal Executive Advocate Takes Centre Stage
Heidi- Marie Waddon, a Legal Executive lawyer with Bridgwater law firm, Ash Clifford, has….
12.06.08 – Improved Legal Executive Journal web site
The Legal Executive Journal web site has been given a radical overhaul.
09.06.08 – Brighton has first ILEX Advocate prosecutor
Leonard Batten of Brighton & Hove City Council has become the first prosecuting Lega Executive Advocate
29.05.08 – First Yeovil Legal Executive Advocate Takes Centre Stage
Louise Eaves, a Legal Executive lawyer with the Yeovil law firm, Morton Law Associates is one ….
29.05.08 – Court First For Midhurst Legal Executive Lawyer
Jane Elizabeth Smith, a Legal Executive lawyer with the Midhurst law firm, Macdonald Oates….
28.05.08 – ILEX appoints Regulation Board Chair
ILEX has appointed Alan Kershaw Chair of the new ILEX Regulation body , ILEX Professional Standards Ltd.
27.05.08 – First for Portsmouth Legal Duo
Two Portsmouth Legal Executives from the same law firm, Biscoes, are among the first in the country to complete the new ILEX Advocacy course
27.05.08 – All Systems Go For Legal Executive Family Law Advocates
The first Legal Executive lawyers to complete the new Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX)….
23.05.08 – First Merseyside Legal Executive Advocate Takes Centre Stage
Louise Melia, a Legal Executive lawyer with the Liverpool law firm Keith Levin is one of the first….
22.05.08 – Somerset First For Shepton Mallet Legal Executive Lawyer
Helen James, a Legal Executive lawyer from the Shepton Mallet law firm, Dyne Drewett, has….
21.05.08 – First London Legal Executive Advocate
Monika Kileeen is the first London based Legal Executive Advocate to qualify under a new ILEX Training scheme….
20.05.08 – Striding out for Charity
ILEX members and staff stride out for charity, taking part in the 4th annual London Legal Walk
15.05.08 – First Sailsbury Legal Executive Advocate
Matthew George has become Salisbury’s first Legal Executive Advocate….
15.05.08 – First Legal Executive Advocates take centre stage
The first group of Legal Executives have completed the new Advocacy course from Altior…….
15.05.08 – ILEX Welcomes Criminal Justice And Immigration Bill
ILEX has welcomed the completion of the passage of the Criminal Justice and immigration Bill through Parliament….
23.04.08 – ILEX Legal Students Receive National Awards
Three students following training courses through the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) have….
23.04.08 – Newcastle Student’s Success In National Awards
Newcastle legal eagle, Sandra Cassidy has won one of the coveted City & Guilds Medals for….
23.04.08 – Croydon Student’s Success In National Awards
Alisha Berry from Croydon, has been chosen from more than 1½ million candidates to receive a….
23.04.08 – Success For Coventry Student In National Awards
A student from Coventry has been chosen from more than 1½ million candidates to receive a ….
15.04.08 – First Manchester Legal Executive Advocate Takes Centre Stage
Stuart Cartwright, a Legal Executive lawyer in the Crime and Regulation Department of….
15.04.08 – First South West Legal Executive Advocate Takes Centre Stage
Neil Lewin, a Legal Executive lawyer with Camborne law firm, Howell Hylton Solicitors, is one of ….
14.04.08 – First ILEX Annual Prize Winners Announced
Two students are celebrating their success in winning the very first ILEX Annual Prize, a new ….
14.04.08 – North Wales Student Wins First ILEX Annual Prize
Helen Graham from Conwy, North Wales is celebrating her success in winning the very first ….
14.04.08 – Newcastle Legal Secretary Wins First ILEX Annual Prize
Hayley Bennett from Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, is celebrating following her success in ….
09.04.08 – New Dedicated Careers Website From ILEX
Anyone looking for information on a career in law now has an exciting new place to go to….
27.03.08 – New Look ILEX Journal
ILEX launches a new look Legal Executive – the house journal for members…..
25.02.08 – Manchester Lawyers Find Out What It Takes To Be A Judge
Manchester legal executives took the opportunity to find out exactly what it takes to become a judge….
21.01.08 – ILEX Awards 2007
The top Legal Executives have been honoured as the winners of the ILEX Awards 2007 are announced…
21.01.08 – ILEX Graduation Day
Over 160 Legal Executives have graduated as Fellows of the Institute…
21.01.08 – Kent lawyer wins ILEX Award for Excellence
Robert Harvey, a legal executive from Kent has won the first ILEX Award For Excellence…..
21.01.08 – Bermuda Executive wins UK Legal Award
David Addington. a Bermuda based Legal Executive wins the first ILEX President’s Award
21.01.08 – ILEX 2007 Student of the year
Derby lawyer Joanne Bourne has won the ILEX 2007 Student of the Year…
21.01.08 – ILEX Pro Bono Award for Gloucestershire Lawyers
Two Legal Executives from South Gloucestershire have won the ILEX 2007 Pro Bono Award…
ILEX responds to media on social mobility
ILEX has responded to media coverage on Alan Milburn’s social mobility review

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