Royal Charter

About our Charter status

On 12 October 2011, the Queen in Council approved our application for Royal Charter and on 30 January 2012 Justice Minister, Jonathan Djanogly presented us with the sealed charter. Since then, our Charter and Bye-laws have gone through a number of iterations; view the current Charter and bye-laws.

There are many benefits that a Royal Charter brings to the public as well as to the Institute and its members, including:

• Our status as an Approved Regulator, Professional Body and Awarding Organisation is enhanced by the additional scrutiny and endorsement of our operations by the Privy Council.
• Formal public recognition for our high standards in qualification, regulation and representation.
• Raised consumer awareness and confidence when seeking legal advice from suitably qualified, regulated lawyers.
• Professional recognition from your peers in the legal profession for your equal standing and expertise as Chartered Legal Executives, and for your professional status as a Chartered member.

The Chartered Legal Executive Oath

All Chartered Legal Executives recite the following oath upon graduating from CILEX, underlining their commitment to the very best service and professional standards.

I promise to discharge diligently my duties and responsibilities as a Chartered Legal Executive. I will protect my independence as a lawyer, uphold the Rule of Law, and act at all times with integrity. I will justify the confidence and trust that is placed in me by my clients, the courts, the public and by my profession.

If you have any questions about our Charter and bye-laws, please contact us.