october
21oct12:30 pm1:30 pmSQE, CILEX or Something Else? Next Steps for Law Graduates - 21 Oct 2026
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A practical, supportive session exploring the different routes into qualification and progression in law — including SQE, CILEX, graduate fa
Finishing a law degree or GDL can feel exciting, but also overwhelming.
You may be trying to decide:
whether to pursue SQE
whether another route into qualification may suit you better
how to gain qualifying experience
how to afford the next stage of training
what employers are actually looking for
or simply what your options really are in 2026
You may also already have SQE experience and be reconsidering your next step after results, cost pressures or concerns about the route ahead.
This free online session is designed to help law graduates and aspiring lawyers understand the different pathways available and make informed decisions about what might work best for them.
We’ll discuss:
The main routes to qualification in England and Wales
SQE and how it works in practice
CILEX routes to qualification
Graduate fast-track options
Qualifying work experience and career progression
Alternatives for those who did not pass SQE1
Flexible routes while working
Cost considerations and affordability
How employers view different pathways
Questions to ask yourself before committing to a route
Who is this for?
This session may be particularly useful if you are:
finishing a law degree or GDL
considering SQE
unsure which route is right for you
looking for a more flexible or affordable pathway
already working in law without a practising qualification
reconsidering your options after SQE results
interested in qualifying through CILEX
a CILEX professional considering dual qualification
Brightlink Learning is a teaching and learning organisation, SRA listed to offer SQE preparation, an accredited CILEX centre and a legal apprenticeship provider working with future lawyers, legal professionals and employers throughout the UK.
Brightlink provides professional legal education with a supportive, relationship-based approach to learning, combining flexible study with personal guidance and real-world progression pathways.
The organisation works with aspiring Solicitors, CILEX Lawyers and Paralegals, as well as employers and in-house legal teams. Brightlink’s strategies emphasise accessible legal education, alternative routes into law, and supportive progression for learners at different stages of their career journey.
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Time
(Wednesday) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm UK time
Location
Online
Organiser
Brightlink Learningconnect@brightlink.org.uk
23oct12:00 pm1:00 pmAuthorisation, Supervision and Qualification - 23 Oct 2026
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About this event A practical discussion for legal leaders on authorisation, supervision and qualification – who can do what, and
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A practical discussion for legal leaders on authorisation, supervision and qualification – who can do what, and what comes next.
Who is authorised to do what in your legal team — and what do supervision and qualification mean in practice?
Legal teams are made up of people with different qualifications, experience, regulatory status and levels of responsibility. For those leading law firms and in-house legal teams, understanding who is authorised to undertake particular activities, what work can be delegated or carried out under supervision, and what effective supervision should look like is increasingly important.
In this free online event, Lynne Squires and Lorna Baldry will explore authorisation, supervision and qualification within legal teams.
We will look at:
- the regulatory framework around reserved legal activities
- the difference between qualification and authorisation
- who may undertake work under supervision
- where responsibility sits when work is delegated
- what effective supervision can look like in practice
- the factors leaders should consider when deciding how supervision arrangements should work within their team
- how qualifications and professional development can support capability, progression and future authorisation
We will also consider some of the practical questions legal employers are asking, including:
Who within our team is authorised to do what?
What can be delegated, and under what supervision?
How should the experience, competence and workload of the people involved influence supervision arrangements?
How many people can one person realistically and effectively supervise?
Where might further qualification or authorisation help both the individual and the organisation?
The aim of the session is not to provide a one-size-fits-all answer, but to help legal leaders understand the issues, ask the right questions about their own teams and identify where further development, qualification or advice may be needed.
There will also be an opportunity to hear about different qualification and progression routes available to legal professionals and to consider how these may support the future development of your team.
This is an information and discussion event and does not provide individual legal or regulatory advice.
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm UK Time

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Overview Practical guidance on QE, WBL and preparing your CILEX Lawyer application for non-litigation CPQ pathways. Who it is for: CPQ Professional Stage
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Practical guidance on QE, WBL and preparing your CILEX Lawyer application for non-litigation CPQ pathways.
Who it is for: CPQ Professional Stage learners on pathways such as conveyancing, probate/private client, business/commercial, employment, immigration and other non-litigation specialist routes.
What we cover: finding the correct CRL pathway documents; understanding qualifying experience; what evidence is needed; turning day-to-day work into useful WBL evidence; identifying gaps early; working with supervisors; mapping evidence to outcomes; preparing for the eventual application; and common areas where learners get stuck.
Time
(Monday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm UK Time
Location
Online
Organiser
Brightlink Learningconnect@brightlink.org.uk
27oct5:30 pm6:30 pmCILEX CPQ: Qualifying Experience, WBL & Litigation Practice Rights-27 Oct 26

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Overview Practical guidance on QE, WBL and the additional evidence needed for CPQ litigation and practice rights pathways. Who it is for: CPQ
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Practical guidance on QE, WBL and the additional evidence needed for CPQ litigation and practice rights pathways.
Who it is for: CPQ learners progressing through civil, criminal or family litigation pathways who need to understand the additional requirements associated with litigation practice rights.
What we cover: the core QE/WBL requirements; finding and understanding the correct CRL documents; how the litigation route differs; selecting and building suitable case evidence; the additional litigation portfolios; evidencing the required competencies; planning ahead with supervisors so learners actually get opportunities to generate the evidence they will need; and common problems that arise when people leave this too late. CRL’s current new-standards material requires a portfolio against six competencies plus five litigation cases for the litigation route.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm UK Time
Location
Online
Organiser
Brightlink Learningconnect@brightlink.org.uk
november
02nov1:00 pm2:00 pmCILEX CPQ: Qualifying Experience, WBL and Advocacy Rights-02 Nov 26

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Overview Practical guidance for CPQ learners preparing for litigation and advocacy rights, including QE, WBL, certificates of eligibility and advocac Are you working
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Practical guidance for CPQ learners preparing for litigation and advocacy rights, including QE, WBL, certificates of eligibility and advocac
Are you working towards CILEX litigation and advocacy rights and trying to work out what you need to do next?
The qualification and application process can involve several different stages, documents and requirements. It is not always easy to see how qualifying experience, work-based learning, litigation practice rights and advocacy fit together — or when you should start preparing for each part.
This practical online workshop is designed for CILEX CPQ learners who are considering or working towards litigation and advocacy rights and want a clearer understanding of the pathway ahead.
We will explore:
- how Qualifying Experience and Work-Based Learning fit into the wider qualification process
- finding and understanding the relevant pathway information and documentation
- preparing your evidence and thinking ahead about the experience you may need
- the relationship between litigation practice rights and advocacy rights
- certificates of eligibility and where they fit within the process
- the different advocacy options available
- questions to consider before deciding which advocacy route is right for you
- planning ahead so that you are not trying to resolve gaps in experience or evidence at the end of your qualification
- common areas of confusion and the questions learners frequently ask
There will also be time to discuss some of the practical issues learners encounter when preparing for this stage of qualification.
This is intended to be a practical preparation workshop rather than simply a presentation. We want you to leave with a clearer understanding of the pathway, the documents you need to be looking at and the areas you should be planning for now.
Who is this workshop for?
This session is particularly suitable for:
- CPQ Professional Stage learners following a litigation pathway
- learners who intend to seek advocacy rights alongside litigation practice rights
- learners who are unsure how the advocacy element fits into their overall qualification
- learners who want to understand the process early enough to plan their experience and evidence properly
You do not need to study with Brightlink to attend.
Brightlink CPQ Professional Stage learners receive this type of support as part of their programme. This event is also open to learners studying with other providers.
Important note
The workshop provides guidance and support to help learners understand and prepare for the qualification and application process. Decisions about eligibility, evidence, practice rights and authorisation remain with the relevant regulatory body, and attendance at the workshop does not guarantee that any particular evidence or application will be accepted.
Time
(Monday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm UK Time
Location
Online
Organiser
Brightlink Learningconnect@brightlink.org.uk
10nov6:00 pm7:15 pmCILEX Legacy QE and WBL Workshop
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In this workshop for those who completed or are completing the legacy route, you will receive information and guidance on qualifying experience evidenced by work based learning. Justine and Jacob will explain what QE&WBL are, how to approach them. show you some examples of a submission and will answer your questions.
Please note, if you are completing the CPQ route to CILEX qualification you do not need this workshop as Brightlink offers support on your QE&WBL during your course.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm UK Time
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