CILEX Graduate Qualification
Your fast-track route to become a fully-qualified lawyer
Qualifying as a CILEX Lawyer typically requires 4-5 years of study and work experience. But that’s a lot of studying and a lot of time!
If you’re a Law graduate, though, there’s a quicker way: the CILEX Graduate Qualification (CGQ). For most, this means just two further years of part-time study alongside work experience. At that point, you’ll be fully qualified.
And yes, that qualification does give you the same practice rights as a solicitor. The difference is that you’ll have it in a specific field, such as criminal law, property law, family law or probate. If you know your chosen field, there’s a lot less studying to do, and you’ll earn while you study, too!
The CILEX Graduate Qualification (CGQ) builds on the foundation of your law degree and, as such, means you are exempt from 6 of the 12 CILEX assessments required to become qualified.
As well as this, it is a low-cost, speedier route compared to taking the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQEs) which involve highly complex exams with low pass rates. In addition, the Astranti CGQ is also available via monthly instalment options, making the qualification easily affordable for anyone working in legal roles such as a paralegal.
Our CGQ programme contains everything you need to pass your CILEX exams and gives you the practical and applied knowledge to help you succeed in the legal profession.
You’ll receive expert guidance and unwavering support from our team of tutors and mentors, who are committed to helping you ace your CILEX exams on the first attempt. We have over 20 years of experience teaching law, and, combined with our renowned clear and concise study materials, it’s no wonder our courses are highly rated. We hold an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot, backed by over 600 reviews.
Keep reading to learn more about the CGQ route and how we can help you reach qualified status and build a successful legal career!
“Fantastic tuition service. I am currently on the legal executive course with CILEX. My tutors, Jane and Lisa are extremely responsive, sending weekly questions to assist with revision as it is easy to fall behind whilst working full time. I also have monthly revision sessions where we discuss the workbook. Highly recommend for those working in a legal practice that wish to progress in the field without the need for university. I could not fault anything.“
Courses focused on what it takes to pass
Course materials focused on you passing the exam
Mock exams to get you fully prepared
Expert tutors who provided personal guidance
Minimise your study time
Complex topics presented in an easy to learn way
Focused revision materials
Live tutor sessions focus on what is typically examined
Great value for money
Premium content from our expert team
Lower cost than the Official CILEX Provider
Payment instalments make the programme easily affordable
Why the CILEX Graduate Qualification could be best for you…
As the name suggests, the CILEX Graduate Qualification (CGQ) is aimed at… Law graduates! So, if you have recently left University with a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) this is the course for you.
The CGQ program allows you become CILEX Lawyer and through that gain full practice rights in your chosen field.
To qualify as a CILEX Lawyer through the CGQ, you’ll need to complete two stages…
Stage 1:
– 3x CILEX CPQ Foundation modules (instead of the usual 5)
– 1x CILEX CPQ Advanced module (instead of the usual 5)
Stage 2:
– 2x CILEX CPQ Professional modules based on your specialism e.g probate, criminal or family law.
So, essentially the CILEX Graduate Qualification is your fast-track route to becoming a CILEX Lawyer!
Our course content
Our aim is to create the most all-encompassing CILEX Graduate Qualification course available, designed for clarity and ease of understanding.
Our team of tutors come from extensive teaching and legal practice backgrounds, possessing a deep understanding of students’ requirements to equip you comprehensively for success.
Now, what precisely is included?
Full CILEX syllabus coverage
- Full explanation of relevant case law
- Summary questions to check you’ve understood what you’ve learnt
- Designed to simplify complex topics to make them easy to follow
- Covers everything you need to know to pass the exam
Live sessions with an expert
- All our CILEX tutors have years of experience in both teaching and practice
- Regular live sessions providing practical and in-depth advice
- Learn how to apply what you have learnt in the workplace
- Opportunities for group learning and debate
Chapter question packs
- Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter
- Test what you have learnt and receive feedback
- Be confident you’ve understood the content, allowing you to move on worry-free!
Official CILEX sample exams
- As part of the course, you’ll sit the official CILEX sample exam for each module
- The best possible preparation for the real exam
- Get feedback from your expert tutor to focus your revision
Your own personal 24/7 AI tutor
- Ask any question at any time and get a comprehensive answer
- It can be used to both enhance and test your learning
- Available for all modules
Tutor expertise and discussion hub
- Ask our tutors questions and get the answers you need to help you progress through your studies
- Join the student/tutor conversation on our discussion hub and learn alongside your peers
Mentor support throughout your course
- In addition to your tutoring, you’ll also have a personal mentor
- Your mentor will be in regular contact to see how you’re doing and provide additional guidance and advice
- There to keep you motivated and on track
How our course compares
Giving students value for money is important to us!
Why not check out the table below to see how our course compares to the leading CILEX provider?
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Our pass guarantee
Pass guarantee
This offers you a safety net if you fail on the first attempt. Hopefully, this won’t be the case but sometimes things can go wrong on exam day. As long as you have demonstrated that you’ve completed the course, if this does happen, you will be able to continue to access the resources until you pass at no extra cost.
Purchase your course
Next cohort start date – February 2025 – Sign up now!
Complete your course purchase below. You can either pay for your course upfront or in 18-24 monthly instalments to help spread the cost.
You can purchase the CILEX Graduate Qualification course by itself or upgrade your purchase with the CILEX CPQ Professional Level. You will need to complete both qualifications to qualify as a CILEX Lawyer.
Stage 1 – Astranti CILEX Graduate
Qualification
One-off payment of…
£3,499
Stage 1 – Astranti CILEX Graduate
Qualification
(Instalments)
18x monthly payments of…
£199
Stage 1+2 – Astranti CILEX Law Graduate
Qualification + CPQ Professional Level
One-off payment of…
£4,499
Stage 1+2 – Astranti CILEX Law Graduate
Qualification + CPQ Professional Level
(Instalments)
24x monthly payments of…
£189
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Need help choosing your course? Let us help!
Sometimes it can help to discuss your options with someone before you commit.
Our team is on hand to answer any nagging questions or concerns that you might have, and there are a few ways you can contact them…
- Call our customer support team on 0800 048 7803
- Send us an email to law@astranti.com
- Speak with someone via our live chat box (found at the bottom of your screen)
- Book a 1-2-1 call with our law course advisors: View our 1-2-1 booking schedule