Qualifying Employment 

In order to be admitted as a Fellow of ILEX, Graduate members (i.e. members who have completed their academic training) must demonstrate that they have completed a total of 5 years' qualifying employment.  2 of the 5 years must be completed in the Graduate membership grade and must be consecutive. 

Rules

The ILEX Membership Bye-laws set out the rules relating to qualifying employment.  An overview of the bye-laws can be found here.  A full copy of the bye-laws can be found here.

Guidance

ILEX Professional Standards (IPS) is the independent regulator of ILEX members and oversees the education, qualification and practice standards of ILEX members.  In January 2011 the IPS Admissions and Licensing Committee became responsible for considering and determining qualifying employment applications. 

Guidance for members who are uncertain as to whether they are in qualifying employment can be found here.  Details of specific roles that have already been considered by the Admissions and Licensing Committee can be found here.

Fellowship Applications

Once you have completed your qualifying employment period and wish to be admitted as a Fellow you should complete a Fellowship Application.  A copy of the application form can be found here.

IPS has developed guidance to ensure that you are aware of the type of information required when completing the application form.  A copy of the guidance can be found here.

Your completed application will be reviewed to determine whether you have demonstrated the necessary level of experience over an adequate period of time.  Where necessary, further information may be requested from you in support of your application.

In some circumstances, applications may be referred to the Admissions and Licensing Committee to determine whether you have demonstrated the necessary level of experience over an adequate period of time.

Exceptional circumstances

The information and guidance provided above relates to the normal procedure for qualifying employment.  In exceptional circumstances, you may make an application to the Admissions and Licensing Committee to waive certain qualifying employment requirements.   Different requirements apply to waiver applications. Should you wish to apply for a waiver, you should contact the ILEX Membership Team on 01234 845777 or at membership@ilex.org.uk rather than referring to this information and guidance.