--- title: CILEX Blog | News, stories and updates from the CILEX team | Speaking of Law description: Speaking of Law | 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 # Speaking of Law [Case Study](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/case-study), [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [Speaking of Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/speaking-of-law) ## [Member Spotlight: How CILEX helped me build a rewarding legal career while working full-time](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/how-cilex-helped-me-build-a-rewarding-legal-career) At 32, Janine Cowie was looking for a flexible route into law that would allow her to continue... 2 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/how-cilex-helped-me-build-a-rewarding-legal-career) [Case Study](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/case-study), [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [Speaking of Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/speaking-of-law) ## [From Law Graduate to Future Family Lawyer: Why Alisha Chose the CILEX Pathway](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/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 -... 2 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/from-law-graduate-to-future-family-lawyer-why-alisha-chose-the-cilex-pathway) [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. We are proud to spotlight Joanna Bailey – a Partner at an... 3 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/breaking-barriers-and-redefining-pathways) [Speaking of Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/speaking-of-law) ## [Building Confidence as a Young Legal Professional](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/building-confidence-as-a-young-legal-professional) Why Confidence Matters in Law 5 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/building-confidence-as-a-young-legal-professional) [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [Speaking of Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/speaking-of-law) ## [Speaking of Law: Why not? What’s the worst that could happen?](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/why-not-judicial-academy) "Why not? What’s the worst that could happen?” – Embracing a New Chapter through the CILEX Judicial... 6 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/why-not-judicial-academy) [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [Speaking of Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/speaking-of-law) ## [Speaking of Law: The Other Route. Why I Took the Road Less Travelled into Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/the-road-less-travelled-into-law) I didn’t follow the traditional route into law. In fact, at one point, I wasn’t sure I’d make it... 3 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/the-road-less-travelled-into-law) [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [Speaking of Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/speaking-of-law) ## [Speaking of Law: From Paralegal to CILEX Lawyer: My Journey Into In-House Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/my-journey-into-in-house-law) My legal journey has been anything but traditional. After earning my Juris Doctor in Hong Kong and... 2 minute read [Read More Here](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/my-journey-into-in-house-law) [CILEX Stories](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/cilex-stories), [Speaking of Law](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/tag/speaking-of-law) ## [Speaking of Law: What Becoming a CILEX Member Means to Me](https://blog.cilex.org.uk/what-becoming-a-cilex-member-means-to-me) For many, the journey into the legal profession follows a traditional path. 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