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Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)

Innersummit works in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).

We are currently the only training provider in the North and one of 9 in the whole country to offer the full CPQ portfolio.

Fees, membership and registration Funding Jump to CILEX courses

CILEX is a professional body that offers its members flexible routes to qualification and provides ongoing support and representation for members post-qualification. Our Professional Services offering includes a wide range of legal training programmes in collaboration with CILEX. These include the CILEX Professional Qualifications, starting at Foundation Level right through to Professional Level to become a CILEX lawyer, The CILEX Graduate Route to becoming a CILEX Lawyer and the CILEX Certificate in Legal Practice.

Innersummit delivers high quality training in law and legal services via the apprenticeship route. We currently offer the Paralegal Apprenticeship at Level 3, the Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship at Level 6 (for non-contentious law) and the Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship at Level 7 (for contentious areas of law). We work closely with employers to deliver training designed to upskill their workforce in a variety of legal disciplines, including, but not limited to, conveyancing, probate, family and civil litigation.

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CILEX Certificate in Legal Practice

An introductory legal qualification which allows you to explore the practical aspects of working in law.
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CILEX Certificate in Legal Administration

Designed to help beginners and junior support staff upskill, transition into paralegal roles, or become proficient legal secretaries.
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CILEX Qualification – Foundation Stage

The Foundation Stage of the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) is the first stage of professional training to becoming a CILEX Paralegal, CILEX Advanced Paralegal or CILEX Lawyer.
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CILEX Qualification – Advanced Stage

The Advanced Stage of the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) is the second stage of professional training to becoming a CILEX Advanced Paralegal or CILEX Lawyer.
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CILEX Qualification – Professional Stage

The CPQ Professional Stage is the third and final stage of the CILEX Professional Qualification. It is open to CILEX Advanced Paralegals or those with an LPC or BPC.
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CILEX Qualification – Graduate Route

The CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) Graduate Route allows trainees with a qualifying law degree or a Graduate Diploma in Law to become a CILEX Specialist Lawyer through a streamlined training programme.
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CILEX Membership and Registration Fees

Membership applications and fees must be paid prior to enrolling on the course. Membership renews annually.
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Fees and Funding

Membership applications and fees must be paid prior to enrolling on the course. Membership renews annually.
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Looking for an apprenticeship?

If you have already completed a legal qualification elsewhere, you may be able to apply for an exemption on certain modules of our programmes. This could save you time and money by reducing the number of modules you need to study.  You will need to apply for any exemptions prior to embarking on a course. This can be done via your MYCILEX account once you have registered with CILEX. If you would like more information on this please contact us.  

We strive to make sure that all of our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services available for you to access:  

  • Flexible delivery models
  • Online learning resources including core texts for each module delivered at the relevant stage.  
  • Personal tutor allocated for each module that you study. 
  • Individualised learning journey to map progress throughout the qualification.  
  • Assessment planning and feedback from tutor to enhance your performance.  
  • Pre-determined study calendars to help you develop your time-management skills.  
  • Access to online legal catalogues and databases, such as LexisNexis. 
  • Online tutorials. 
  • Collaborative workshops and group work. 
  • Access to an online library of additional materials.  

Each programme we offer coincides with our accessibility policy.  

Looking for a course and don’t see it on our website? Get in touch! We’re continuously developing and refining our offer.

Why is Innersummit the choice for law?

Whatever your ambition, there has never been a better time to come and study with us.

Here at Innersummit, our CILEX courses can be the perfect stepping stone within your law career. Whether you’re just starting out and are looking for an alternative to a law degree, or you’re already practicing and want to develop professionally, we’ve got you covered.

We pride ourselves on offering courses that will give you the skills that employers look for. Let’s find your innersummit together.

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