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Results, resilience and keeping going: Codie’s CILEX journey

Results day can bring a mixture of emotions. While some students are celebrating months of hard...

Meet Claire Miller: Bringing a new perspective to the CILEX Professional Board

From office junior to business owner and one of CILEX’s first Chartered Paralegals, Claire Miller’s...

From hotel receptionist to Chartered Paralegal: Lizza's journey to achieving a lifelong ambition

For Lizza Frary, becoming a Chartered Paralegal is more than a professional milestone – it's the...

Member Spotlight: From outdoor clerk to Partner – how CILEX helped me build my legal career

David Isbister's legal career spans more than three decades. Starting as an outdoor clerk at just...

Member Spotlight: Why Katie chose CILEX as an alternative route into law

After graduating with an LLB and taking time out to travel, Katie Pinnell was preparing to follow...

Member Spotlight: How CILEX helped me build a rewarding legal career while working full-time

At 32, Janine Cowie was looking for a flexible route into law that would allow her to continue...

Why gaining Practice Rights was worth it

From Secretary to Self-Employed Litigator to Gaining Practice Rights

From Law Graduate to Future Family Lawyer: Why Alisha Chose the CILEX Pathway

For many aspiring lawyers, the journey from university to qualification can feel overwhelming -...

Celebrating Pro Bono Excellence: How the CILEX Community is Expanding Access to Justice

The publication of the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales marks a significant moment...