Membership grades and fees
Membership Grades and Fees
The CILEX subscription year runs from 1 January to 31 December each year. Depending on when you join during the membership year, the fee will be calculated on a pro-rata basis from the month of registration to 31 December.
Note: There is a non-refundable registration fee of £40 payable in addition to the fees.
| Membership Grade | 2024 fees | 2025 fees |
| CILEX Student | £139 | £145 |
| CILEX Member – Paralegal | £214 | £230 |
| CILEX Member – Advanced Paralegal | £252 | £270 |
| CILEX Fellow | £367 | £387 |
| CILEX Fellow (Maternity/Paternity, Dual Qualified or Non-Practising) | £42 | £45 |
| CILEX Associate Prosecutor | £42** | £45 |
| CILEX Affiliate Membership | £42 | £45 |
You will find a detailed breakdown of the eligibility criteria for each of the member grades in the member regulations.
* This is the membership fee applicable for Associate Prosecutors. There is also a requirement to purchase the Practising Certificate (which will be payable by the CPS) separately for a fee which is £286 for 2025.
** These practising certificate fees are with the Legal Services Board for approval.
| Membership grade |
Requirements for the grade |
Fees for first-time registrations (2024) |
| CILEX Student |
For those wishing to enter the legal profession; those who have no relevant legal qualification, and is currently studying on the Foundation Stage of the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ). |
• £40 registration fee • £139 annual membership fee |
| CILEX Member – Paralegal | For those who have completed their CILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice, or who are graduates with Qualifying Law Degrees, or who have completed the Foundation Stage of the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ). CILEX Member – Paralegal members will be entitled to use the designatory letters ACILEX after their name (previously known as an Associate member). |
• £40 registration fee • £210 exemption fee • £214 annual membership fee |
| CILEX Member – Advanced Paralegal |
For those who have completed both their CILEX Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice and their CILEX Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice; or who are Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPC, formerly the Bar Vocational Course or BVC) graduates, or has completed the Advanced Stage of the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ). CILEX Member – Advanced Paralegal members will be entitled to use the designatory letters MCILEX after their name (previously known as a Graduate member (GCILEX). |
• £40 registration fee • £420 exemption fee • £252 annual membership fee |
| CILEX Fellow Member |
For those who have successfully completed the academic stage of training and have successfully met the regulator’s requirement and are authorised by CILEx Regulation. |
• £367 applicable Practising Certificate fee • Application fees for QE and WBL apply in order to obtain this grade of membership |
| CILEX Fellow – Maternity / Paternity |
For those Fellows who are currently on maternity or paternity leave |
• £42 annual membership fee |
| CILEX Fellow – Non-Practising |
For those Fellows are taking a break from employment, or not acting as a Chartered Legal Executive in their work, or those who have retired as a Fellow |
• £42 annual membership fee |
| CILEX Fellow – Dual Qualified |
For those Fellows who are also authorised by another approved regulator as they have cross qualified |
• £42 annual membership fee |
| CILEX Lawyer – Dual Qualified |
For those Fellows who are authorised by another approved regulator and are entitled to use the title CILEX Lawyer |
• £126 annual membership fee |
| CILEX Associate Prosecutor | For those who are working for the CPS as an Associate Prosecutor. In order to practise as an Associate Prosecutor, there is a requirement to obtain an annual Practising Certificate. |
• £40 registration fee • £42 annual membership fee • Practising certificate fee £271 |
| CILEX Affiliate Membership | For those that have an interest in the legal profession and want to be part of a professional association, or those who have previously been in another grade of membership (not including Fellow), but their circumstances have changed for reasons including, but not limited to, parental leave, period of non-working or retirement. This grade of membership is not intended for those members for whom another grade is appropriate due to their qualifications or work. Affiliate members should not book or sit assessments in this grade. |
• £40 registration fee • £42 annual membership fee |
| CILEX Companion | This is limited to those appointed by the CILEX Board to be CILEX Companions, and will recognise exceptional CILEX practitioners with a proven track record in their own organisations or in their contribution to CILEX. |
It is the responsibility of members to ensure that they are always in the appropriate grade. This includes advising us when you are going on maternity/paternity leave, when you return from that leave, when you are no longer practising, or when you return to work after some time off. We are therefore unable to offer any refunds for retrospective membership subscription fees.