Since the original Mazur Judgment in September 2025, over 1000 Chartered Legal Executives have now successfully obtained litigation practice rights, enabling them to carry out litigation without the need for supervision.
Jonathan Rees, CRL chair commented: “We recognise the considerable distress and uncertainty the September 2025 Mazur judgment caused for many Chartered Legal Executives and welcomed the recent Mazur Court of Appeal judgment and the clarity and reassurance it has brought for those affected.
That over 1,000 Chartered Legal Executives have now gained litigation practice rights is hugely impressive. We would like to offer our sincere congratulations to everyone who has successfully completed the process of obtaining Practice Rights. This achievement required immense fortitude, under extremely stressful circumstances, often balanced alongside demanding existing work commitments.
In our role as regulator, our priority remains to support Chartered Legal Executives to be able to deliver high-quality legal services with confidence. To this end, we would encourage eligible Chartered Legal Executives to apply for Practice Rights, to help achieve professional parity and maintain high professional standards.”
Those who have achieved authorisation demonstrated a high-level of professionalism, resilience and commitment to the process.
Sarah Fenn (FCILEx) who successfully completed the University of Law Assessment route commented: “I was apprehensive regarding taking exams and the procedure involved. However, from the start ULaw were informative and helpful. I thoroughly appreciated all the pre-learning guidance and advanced exam papers. Their tutors are outstanding and I passed with flying colours, helped by ULaw’s guidance leading up to the exams, including systems, learning content and what to expect, putting you at ease.”
Darren Bowen took the CRL Civil Litigation Portfolio route option. He said: “It was a great relief to be granted litigation Practice Rights in March this year, enabling me to continue to provide services to my clients. The last few months have been challenging for me and many of my colleagues, and I congratulate all those who have successfully completed the portfolio process.”
CRL is currently working closely with the other regulators and stakeholders to ensure that updated guidance reflects the full implications of the appeal judgment and is clear for all. The impact that the Mazur judgment has had across the legal profession reinforces CRL’s long-held view that the 2007 Legal Services Act requires an extensive overhaul, in order to provide a clear regulatory framework that meets the needs of both consumers and professionals.
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