Associate FAQs

Yes, you can count this CPD in your CILEx CPD requirements, provided all the conditions for the CILEx scheme are met.

It is your responsibility to meet the CPD requirements.
Your employer is not obliged to provide time off work or funding to complete your CPD requirements. There are many low-cost activities you can consider.

If you upgrade during the CPD year (1 October to 30 September), you will not be required to complete any CPD until the start of the CPD year following your upgrade to Associate.

If you upgrade during the CPD year (1 October to 30 September), you will only be required to complete the Associate CPD requirements for that year. You will need to complete the Graduate CPD requirement from the start of the CPD year following your upgrade to Graduate.

You will be required to complete CPD in the normal way (in accordance with the Regulations), but you are not required to designate a specialist area.

You will be required to complete CPD in the normal way (in accordance with the Regulations), whether providing legal services or otherwise.

You are exempt from the requirement to complete any CPD training.

You will be required to complete CPD in the same way as members in full-time employment.

If you are absent from employment for 6 months or more in a CPD year, whether in legal practice or otherwise, due to:
• Illness
• Unemployment
• Maternity and Paternity Leave

You are not required to undertake CPD during the CPD year in which the situation applies. You must write to CILEx to request dispensation from the CPD requirements, setting out the reason for the absence and the dates. If you are seeking dispensation due to ill health, you must attach supporting medical evidence to your letter.

You are expected to resume CPD on your return to work and where possible undertake a Return to Work scheme. You will be required to complete the full CPD requirement if you are absent from work for less than six months of the CPD year.

You will be required to complete CPD in the normal way (in accordance with the Regulations), using any methods available to UK members.

You may apply for an extension of time. You must submit your request by 31st August, in writing to CILEx Regulation (cpd@cilexregulation.org.uk), explaining the reasons why you could not meet the deadline and providing an action plan detailing how you will comply by the 31 December.