Exemptions

CILEX believes in widening access to the legal profession, and in providing the opportunity for a CILEX legal education regardless of background or prior qualification achievement. The CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) does not require the achievement of a prior qualification to start the journey with CILEX. However, CILEX recognises some legal qualifications for exemption purposes:

Approved Exemptions

These offer automatic exemption against one or more CILEX modules or qualifications. The CILEX Exemptions Procedure gives details of the qualifications currently approved.

Recognised Degree Exemptions

CILEX are excited to work with many higher education institutions to recognise the overlap between the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) and law qualifications offered by the institution. When an institution has been recognised by CILEX, graduates becoming members of CILEX and continuing their qualifying journey by studying CPQ will be granted enhanced exemptions according to the institution’s agreement. Graduates wishing to apply for CPQ with degrees from recognised institutions should follow the usual CPQ purchasing journey and will be informed of the modules required.

Higher education institutions interested in talking to CILEX about how to become a recognised institution should contact [email protected].

Customer Service Statement

CILEX will confirm eligibility for an exemption listed in the Exemptions procedure within 14 working days.

Exemptions Policy

CILEX adheres to an Exemptions Policy, which sets out its approach to exemptions, the differing circumstances where exemptions are used, and the appeals process for unsuccessful exemption applications.

If your qualification is not listed in the Exemptions table you may submit a request for exemption using the General Enquiry form. A fee may apply if an exemption application is made.