--- title: CILEX Blog | News, stories and updates from the CILEX team | IWD2026 description: IWD2026 | The latest news, stories, and updates from CILEX. --- Close [![CILEX ](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/CILEX_Dec2021/images/cilex-cpq-logo.png?width=2953&height=341&name=cilex-cpq-logo.png "CILEX ")](https://www.cilex.org.uk/) ![Search Icon](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/hubfs/raw_assets/public/CILEX_Dec2021/images/active4.svg) Search ![Toggle Icon](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/hubfs/raw_assets/public/CILEX_Dec2021/images/menu55.svg) X - [About CILEX](https://www.cilex.org.uk/about_cilex) - [Employers](https://www.cilex.org.uk/businesses/) - [Education Partners](https://www.cilex.org.uk/education-partners/) - [Study](https://www.cilex.org.uk/study/law-career/) # CILEX Blog | News, stories and updates from the CILEX team The latest news, stories, and updates from CILEX. Posts about # IWD2026 [Case Study](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/case-study), [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [IWD2026](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/iwd2026) ## [Building a Legal Career on Her Terms: Codie Jenkins’ CILEX Journey](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/building-a-legal-career-on-her-terms-codie-jenkins-cilex-journey) At 21, Codie Jenkins made a decision: she could wait for the “right time” to qualify as a lawyer —... 4 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/building-a-legal-career-on-her-terms-codie-jenkins-cilex-journey) [Case Study](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/case-study), [CILEX Lawyer](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-lawyer), [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [CILEX Law School](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-law-school), [IWD2026](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/iwd2026) ## [From Performer to Lawyer and onto the Judiciary - an International Women's Day interview](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/from-performer-to-lawyer-and-onto-the-judiciary-an-international-womens-day-interview-clone) For International Women’s Day, we spoke with CILEX Fellow, Natasha Francis-Thompson. Natasha, grew... 5 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/from-performer-to-lawyer-and-onto-the-judiciary-an-international-womens-day-interview-clone) [Case Study](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/case-study), [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [IWD2026](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/iwd2026) ## [Rebuilding, Reimagining and Rising: How Victoria Martyn Became a Lawyer at 34](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/rebuilding-reimagining-and-rising-how-victoria-martyn-became-a-lawyer-at-34) When the world shut down in 2020, many faced uncertainty. For Victoria Martyn, it marked the start... 2 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/rebuilding-reimagining-and-rising-how-victoria-martyn-became-a-lawyer-at-34) [Case Study](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/case-study), [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [IWD2026](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/iwd2026) ## [From Apprentice to Partner at 30: A Story of Purpose, Perseverance and the Power of Giving Back](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/from-apprentice-to-partner-at-30-a-story-of-purpose-perseverance-and-the-power-of-giving-back) When Paige stepped into the legal world at just 17, she did so not through the traditional... 4 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/from-apprentice-to-partner-at-30-a-story-of-purpose-perseverance-and-the-power-of-giving-back) [Case Study](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/case-study), [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [IWD2026](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/iwd2026) ## [My Journey into Law: Breaking Barriers Through Belief, Opportunity and CILEX](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/my-journey-into-law-breaking-barriers-through-belief-opportunity-and-cilex) An International Women's day Feature by Billie Spooner, CILEX Advanced Paralegal 3 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/my-journey-into-law-breaking-barriers-through-belief-opportunity-and-cilex) [Case Study](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/case-study), [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [CILEX Foundation](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-foundation), [CILEX Law School](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-law-school), [IWD2026](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/iwd2026) ## ["Rebuilding my legal career with purpose" - an International Women's Day interview](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/rebuilding-my-legal-career-with-purpose) For International Women’s Day, we spoke with Anna Lebedynska, a current student with the CILEX Law... 3 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/rebuilding-my-legal-career-with-purpose) [Case Study](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/case-study), [CILEX Apprenticeships](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-apprenticeships), [Speaking of Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/speaking-of-law), [IWD2026](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/iwd2026) ## [International Women’s Day spotlight: Victoria Holmes – Building a Legal Career Her Own Words](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/victoria-holmes-building-a-legal-career-her-own-words) When we talk about shaping the future of the legal profession, we often highlight trailblazes who... 2 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/victoria-holmes-building-a-legal-career-her-own-words) [CILEX Lawyer](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-lawyer), [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [Speaking of Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/speaking-of-law), [IWD2026](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/iwd2026) ## [Breaking Barriers and Redefining Pathways: Joanna’s Journey Through CILEX to Partnership](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/breaking-barriers-and-redefining-pathways) For International Women’s Day. 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