The new rules came into effect from 16 June 2021.
The transitional arrangements to enable those studying the CILEX qualifications to qualify under the legacy Fellowship rules are as follows:
16 June 2021 |
New Authorisation Rules come into force |
November 2023
|
Level 3 legacy units end |
November 2026
|
Level 6 legacy units end |
31 December 2028
|
Work Based Learning rules end |
The existing rules and standards will end on 31 December 2028, after this date you will no longer be able to qualify as a Chartered Legal Executive using the Fellowship Rules. Therefore, the last date for submitting a legacy portfolio application is 31 December 2027. The portfolio has to be accompanied by the qualifying experience decision letter that confirms that you have met the 2,300 hours requirement. We recommend that applicants apply for qualifying experience as soon as applicants determine that they have met the 2,300 hours requirement and at least 3 months before the 31 December 2027 deadline.
Once the legacy CILEx units are ended there will remain a route through to authorisation for those with legacy units using the new CILEx professional qualification modules, you will need to contact CILEX to discuss this option.
