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This page has been developed to provide assistance and support for CILEX Members working in Civil Litigation.

It provides information on the knowledge and competence requirements set by CILEx Regulation and information to help CILEX Members working in Civil Litigation meet their CPD obligations.

Education Framework


Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

CPD is mandatory for all CILEX authorised persons.  All CPD activities should be recorded via the myCILEX portal.  The CILEX CPD year runs from 1 October to 30 September each year.

Paralegals must complete 8 hours CPD +1 professionalism CPD entry per CPD year.  At least 4 of the 8 hours must be within the Paralegal’s chosen specialist area.

Chartered Legal Executive Litigator and Advocates (Civil Litigation) or Chartered Legal Executive Advocates working in Civil Litigation must complete 9 CPD activities per CPD year.  Of the 9:

  • At least 1 must be a professionalism activity
  • At least 5 must be planned
  • At least 3 of the 5 planned CPD activities must be recorded at the start of the CPD year
  • At least 2 of the planned CPD activities mut be in topics related to advocacy skills

CILEX CPD Courses

CILEX offers a range of CPD courses available to members at a discounted rate.

Ethics and Professional Responsibility Modules

As a CILEX member, it Is essential you understand your professional and regulatory responsibility.  CILEX offers 2 purpose-built CPD courses tailored to enhance your understanding and compliance

Ethics and Professional Responsibility – an introduction

This module introduces you to the regulatory structure, your CILEX Code of Conduct and essential responsibilities around compliance including money-laundering, data protection and client due diligence.

This price for this module is £79.00 (excl. tax).

For more information on this module, please click here.  Please note, you may need to complete a free, online registration to access comprehensive details on the content of the package if you are new to the site.

Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Context

This consists of 3 modules on Ethical Conduct, Regulation, and Professional Practice, exploring the interplay between ethical regulation, professional regulation and legal regulation.

Then in ‘Approaching Ethical Dilemmas: What would you do?’, you will be faced with ethical dilemmas where your choices will influence the outcome of those dilemmas.

Finally, in the assessment, you will be using the knowledge gained to decide the most appropriate responses for 2 case studies, demonstrating the qualities exemplified by CILEX Lawyers.

This price of this programme is £119 (excl.tax).

For more information on this programme, please click here.  Please note, you may need to complete a free, online registration to access comprehensive details on the content of the package if you are new to the site.

Legal Finance

CILEX have partnered with ILFM to bring you learning modules focussed on dealing with financial considerations within the law firm, namely:

Modules are individually priced at £34.99 (excl tax).

So, you think you know about … Civil Litigation

Designed for your convenience, the topics are broken down into bite-sized modules, so they seamlessly integrate with your busy schedule, making CPD a hassle-free commitment.

Boost your understanding of Civil Litigation with the following modules:

Each module takes approximately 1 hour to complete and are individually priced at £34.99 (excl tax).

CRL disclaimer

CILEx Regulation Limited is not responsible for any training provision purchased from 3rd party training providers.


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