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CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Foundation Stage
This qualification is for individuals starting their legal career, including school leavers, apprentices, or those without a law degree. Passing the Foundation Stage is the first step towards qualifying as a CILEX Lawyer.
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Pass mark 50/2990 minutesReal test fee approx £130 per moduleCILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives)How many can I get wrong?
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Who has to sit the CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Foundation Stage
Who needs a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Foundation Stage?
Individuals starting a legal career, including school leavers, apprentices, and non-law graduates.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Foundation Stage cost?
Real exam fee: £900 (CILEX registration fee for stage, includes first assessment attempts). Resit fee: Approx. £130 per module. Rebooking after a fail: Until next assessment window (January or June)
How hard is it
What is the CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Foundation Stage pass rate?
Real exam first-time pass rate: 61% for initial assessments (first cohort). Difficulty: Competency-based, applying legal knowledge to practical scenarios and professional behaviors.
Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Foundation Stage: common questions
Frequently asked
How many questions are in the CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Foundation Stage?
The exam has 29 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 29-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
What is the pass mark for the CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) - Foundation Stage?
You need 50 out of 29 correct to pass, which is about 172%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 90 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives).