You’ve got your law degree. Now become a CILEX lawyer
The CILEX Graduate Qualification (CGQ) is your fast-track route to becoming a lawyer.
Your fast-track route to success
Turn your legal knowledge into a specialist legal career with the CILEX Graduate Qualification (CGQ) – a fast, flexible, and affordable route to becoming a lawyer.
But why choose CGQ?
- Qualify as a lawyer in under 2 years: Fast-track your career with a practical, work-based qualification.
- Specialise early: Unlike traditional routes, you choose your legal specialism from early on.
- Flexible and affordable: Study at your own pace, around your commitments, for a fraction of the cost of other legal routes.
- Practical skills employers want: CGQ combines learning with real-world experience, helping you build a job-ready skillset.
With CILEX your career is in your hands. Whether you want to work in a fast-paced law firm or as part of an in-house legal team, the possibilities are endless. As a CILEX Lawyer, you could even become a partner, a coroner, or a judge!
How does it work?
The CGQ is designed exclusively for law graduates, recognising the knowledge you’ve already gained. It’s your gateway into the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) and is structured in two stages. You don’t even need to be in a legal role to complete Stage 1.
With fees from just £6,500 to £7,500, depending on your specialism, you could be a fully qualified CILEX Lawyer in as little as 2 years!
And if you’ve gone on to complete an LPC or BPC after your law degree, you’ll enter the CILEX qualification at an even more advanced level, studying to become a CILEX Lawyer at a cost of around £5,000 and within as little as 18 months!
Learn more about CGQ
Download our free prospectus for information on pricing, what you’ll study and how to study.
18,000+ legal professionals
Become part of the CILEX community, supporting you to build your career at every stage.
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Build your job prospects
Over 70% of the top 200 law firms in the UK are hiring CILEX Lawyers, you could be one of them!
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Helping you reach your potential
Over 1,000 partners in law firms qualified with CILEX and are shaping the future of law.
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Trusted by top employers hiring CILEX members
Interested to find out more?
Learn more about CILEX qualifications including pricing, entry routes and how to study.
Join our free monthly webinar to find out more and ask your questions.
Have questions about joining CILEX? Get in touch with our friendly team!
Recognised degrees
We partner with universities to offer a flexible and accessible route for graduates into CILEX qualifications. If you have a law degree from one of the following universities please contact us to discuss the exemptions you’re eligible for:
Coventry University
Portsmouth University
University Centre Leeds
University of Bedfordshire
University of Law
University of Wales Trinity St David
Get in touch
Contact our friendly team to discuss your fast-track route to CILEX Lawyer status
Your career partner for life
When you choose CILEX you’re not just gaining a qualification, you’re joining a thriving community of over 18,000 legal professionals who support and inspire each other throughout their careers.
As a CILEX member you’ll benefit from:
- A wide range of learning resources and study aids to help you succeed
- Building connections at face to face events and online
- Career guidance and support at each stage of your career
- A dedicated customer support team to help you every step of the way.
With CILEX you’re never on your own – we’re with you from your first step into law to the peak of your career.
What do other CILEX members say?
Ella Maidment
Watkins & Gunn
CILEX is a fantastic opportunity and the sky is the limit once I reach my end goal
Samantha Heydon
One of the big advantages of CILEX is the flexibility, it allows you to learn at your own pace, fitting around life, around work. You’re not constrained as you would be with any other coaches
Muhammed Ahmed Shah
It was an amazing journey with CILEX. You can divide your time with the study, with your family members, with your work life as well.
Stacey Reed
For anyone considering the CILEX route, they need to give it a go. It’s so flexible, it fits in around home life, social activities, family. There’s nothing to lose. Give it a go and see how you feel.
Lindsey
I definitely recommend the CILEX route. You can work at the same time and you can balance it around everyday life. You still get the end result ultimately.