CILEX Graduation and Admissions Ceremony
The CILEX Graduation and Admissions Ceremony marks a significant milestone in our members journey, bringing together those from across our diverse membership, whether that’s new members graduating into CILEX, those being sworn in as Chartered Legal Executives or receiving Advocacy or Practice Rights.
The event honours the remarkable achievements of all our members and celebrates their hard-earned success.
This is an invitation only event for members who have graduated or upgraded their membership between October 2024 and September 2025. Eligible members are currently being sent their invites. If you have never been to your graduation but would like to attend or you think you're eligible and haven't received your invitation, please get intouch via email at graduation@cilex.org.uk
Graduating this year will be
CILEX Chartered Legal Executive Advocate
CILEX Lawyer
CILEX Chartered Legal Executive
CILEX Graduate*
CILEX Graduate Practitioner
CILEX Chartered Paralegal
CILEX Practitioner
* Those who have completed both the CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice and Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice (or equivalent), this is the qualification which preceded CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ).
Those currently studying the CPQ will become eligible to attend their CILEX Lawyer Admission Ceremony on successful completion of all applicable stages of the CPQ.
CILEX Lawyer
CILEX Chartered Legal Executive
CILEX Graduate*
CILEX Graduate Practitioner
CILEX Chartered Paralegal
CILEX Practitioner
* Those who have completed both the CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice and Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice (or equivalent), this is the qualification which preceded CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ).
Those currently studying the CPQ will become eligible to attend their CILEX Lawyer Admission Ceremony on successful completion of all applicable stages of the CPQ.
Ceremony Details
Date: Saturday 18 October 2025
Venue: Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE
Throughout the day, we run two ceremonies:
Morning ceremony: | |
9.00am | Registration opens |
9.00am | Gowning and formal photography |
10.15am | Graduates and guest take their seats |
10.30am | Ceremony begins |
12.00pm | Ceremony ends |
12.00pm | Drinks reception |
1.00pm | Event closes |
Afternoon ceremony: | |
1.30pm | Registration opens |
1.30pm | Gowning and formal photography |
2.45pm | Graduates and guest take their seats |
3.00pm | Ceremony begins |
4.30pm | Ceremony ends |
4.30pm | Drinks reception |
5.30pm | Event closes |
As well as giving our members the opportunity to celebrate this significant milestone in their CILEX journey with their friends and family, it also gives them the chance to meet the CILEX Professional Board members and other CILEX staff.
We will also be joined by Donna Scully, Director and Joint Owner at Carpenters Group. Donna has an extensive history of working in the legal and insurances services industry. Skilled in legal advice, legal assistance, personal injury litigation along with automotive accidents and insurance, she has won many noteable awards over the years including; Outstanding Achievement of the Year 2023 award at the Modern Claims Awards and was named on the Insurance Business UK's Elite Women list in 204 and 2025 . She was also announced as Merseyside Woman of the Year 2024 and names an iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network Role Model in 2025 for actively championing diversity, equality & inclusion in all its forms, particularly her passion for social mobility.
We will also be joined by Donna Scully, Director and Joint Owner at Carpenters Group. Donna has an extensive history of working in the legal and insurances services industry. Skilled in legal advice, legal assistance, personal injury litigation along with automotive accidents and insurance, she has won many noteable awards over the years including; Outstanding Achievement of the Year 2023 award at the Modern Claims Awards and was named on the Insurance Business UK's Elite Women list in 204 and 2025 . She was also announced as Merseyside Woman of the Year 2024 and names an iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network Role Model in 2025 for actively championing diversity, equality & inclusion in all its forms, particularly her passion for social mobility.
Booking tickets
The CILEX Graduation and Admissions Ceremony is an invitation only event and details on how to book are included within your invitation email. If you've not received an email, but believe you are eligible to attend, please contact us at graduation@cilex.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming our members and their guests to the ceremony and celebrating this day with them.
We look forward to welcoming our members and their guests to the ceremony and celebrating this day with them.
