CILEx L6 Practice Test

CILEx L6 Exam at a Glance

What changed for CILEx L6 in 2026

• Oct 28, 2026: Delivery changed to Online via Surpass (remote invigilation only for November 2026) (previously Online exam on Surpass, remote invigilation only (Nov 2026)).^[1]
• Oct 28, 2026: Eligibility (Graduate Fast-Track Diploma) changed to Qualifying law degree (previously Qualifying law degree; only learners registered by 28 Feb 2024).^[3]
• Oct 28, 2026: Eligibility changed to Registered by February 28, 2024 (previously Only learners registered by 28 Feb 2024; Fast-Track requires a qualifying law degree).^[1]
• Oct 28, 2026: Testing window changed to November 2–13, 2026 (previously 2–13 November 2026 (final session)).^[4]
• Oct 28, 2026: Late registration deadline changed to £65 late entry fee (previously £65 late exam entry fee).^[2]
• Oct 28, 2026: Passing score changed to 50% (previously 50% (notional pass boundary)).^[1]
• Oct 28, 2026: Score release changed to January 7, 2027 (previously 7 January 2027 (10 am)).^[4]
• Oct 28, 2026: Retake policy changed to Unlimited resits until final session in November 2026 (previously Unlimited resits; November 2026 is the last series).^[1]

What the CILEx L6 is and how it works

According to Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, “Pass grade – 50% of total available marks”^[1]

The CILEx Level 6 qualification offers a pathway to qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive. To be eligible for these legacy assessments, candidates must have registered by February 28, 2024, as new registrations are closed. Candidates who already hold a qualifying law degree may undertake the CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Legal Practice, also known as the Graduate Fast-Track Diploma. Fee structures vary depending on the qualification route and specific registration status; candidates should consult the official Chartered Institute of Legal Executives documentation for their exact fee breakdown. For the Graduate Fast-Track Diploma, the standard qualification fee is £269, with a £65 late entry fee if registration deadlines are missed.

Assessments are delivered online via Surpass, with remote invigilation only for the November 2026 examination series. The upcoming test window runs from November 2–13, 2026. The passing score for examinations is 50% of total available marks. Candidates benefit from unlimited resits until the final examination session in November 2026, after which this qualification series concludes permanently. Official examination results release is scheduled for January 7, 2027.

Worked examples: how to reason through CILEx L6 questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: What is 'knowing receipt' following Bank of Credit and Commerce International (Overseas) Ltd v Akindele [2001]?

1. Liability in knowing receipt requires that the recipient's state of knowledge make it unconscionable for them to retain the benefit of the receipt
2. Knowledge of three types (actual knowledge, Nelsonian blindness, recklessness) is required
3. Strict liability for receipt of trust property is the correct test
4. Any receipt of misapplied trust property creates liability

Answer: A. Liability in knowing receipt requires that the recipient's state of knowledge make it unconscionable for them to retain the benefit of the receipt

Explanation:

Option A is correct because the Court of Appeal in Bank of Credit and Commerce International (Overseas) Ltd v Akindele [2001] established that liability depends on whether the recipient possessed knowledge making it unconscionable to retain the benefit. Option B is incorrect because the court rejected categorising knowledge into rigid Baden types, including knowledge of three types such as Nelsonian blindness or recklessness, favoring a single unconscionability test. Option C is incorrect because knowing receipt is fault-based rather than a strict liability claim. Option D is incorrect because the mere receipt of misapplied trust property does not create personal liability without unconscionable knowledge. The general rule to remember in equity is that recipient liability turns on unconscionability rather than commercial notice categories.

Example 2

Question: Under the Limitation Act 1980, what is the limitation period for a claim in negligence where the damage is latent and not discoverable at the time it occurred?

1. Six years from the date of the negligent act with no extension possible
2. Under s.14A, the claimant has either six years from the date of accrual or three years from the date of knowledge of the material facts, whichever expires later, subject to a longstop of fifteen years from the negligent act under s.14B
3. Three years from the date of the negligent act
4. There is no limitation period for latent damage claims

Answer: B. Under s.14A, the claimant has either six years from the date of accrual or three years from the date of knowledge of the material facts, whichever expires later, subject to a longstop of fifteen years from the negligent act under s.14B

Explanation:

Option B is correct because the Limitation Act 1980, as amended by the Latent Damage Act 1986, introduces s.14A and s.14B to address latent damage in negligence. Section 14A grants an alternative limitation period of six years from the date of accrual or three years from the date of knowledge of material facts, choosing whichever expires later, governed by a fifteen-year longstop from the act under s.14B. Option A is incorrect because s.14A specifically provides an extension beyond the basic six-year period. Option C is incorrect because three years runs from the date of knowledge rather than from the negligent act. Option D is incorrect because latent damage actions remain subject to statutory limitation rules. The general rule to remember is that latent negligence claims balance knowledge extensions against an absolute fifteen-year longstop.

Example 3

Question: The Privy Council's decision in Wagon Mound (No 1) [1961] changed the test for remoteness of damage in negligence by replacing:

1. The neighbour principle with a three-stage duty of care test
2. The direct consequence test from Re Polemis with a reasonable foreseeability test
3. The Bolam standard of care with an objective reasonable person test
4. Contributory negligence as a complete bar with a proportionate reduction of damages

Answer: B. The direct consequence test from Re Polemis with a reasonable foreseeability test

Explanation:

Option B is correct because the Privy Council in Wagon Mound (No 1) [1961] held that a defendant is liable only for damage of a kind that was reasonably foreseeable, overruling the direct consequences approach from Re Polemis. Option A is incorrect because the neighbour principle and the three-stage test concern establishing a duty of care rather than remoteness of damage. Option C is incorrect because the Bolam principle establishes the standard of care for professionals, not remoteness. Option D is incorrect because statutory reform altered contributory negligence rules regarding apportionment of damages rather than common law remoteness tests. The general rule to remember in the law of torts is that liability for negligence extends only to reasonably foreseeable categories of harm.

How to use these practice tests

Structured preparation helps candidates work methodically through the law and procedure units assessed on the Surpass testing platform ahead of the November 2026 examination session. A disciplined revision process connects foundational doctrine to scenario-based application:

• Benchmark core knowledge: Begin with general questions on the FREE CILEx L6 PRACTICE TEST to assess comprehension across essential legal principles.
• Target substantive and procedural units: Focus on specific practice sets such as CILEx L6 Tort Law, CILEx L6 Equity and Trusts, and CILEx L6 Civil Litigation Practice to refine legal analysis and case citation.
• Analyze question explanations: Work through every rationale to understand statutory provisions and legal authorities, ensuring answers meet the 50% pass standard.
• Verify official testing conditions: Review official Surpass platform guidance and remote invigilation requirements before testing begins during the November 2–13, 2026 window.

Sources & last verified

1. Chartered Institute of Legal Executives — passing score, retake policy, delivery, eligibility (official source). “Pass grade – 50% of total available marks” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
2. Chartered Institute of Legal Executives — exam fee, late registration deadline (official source). “Level 6 Diploma in Legal Practice • External Examinations (2 x £99.00) • Professional Skills (1 x £71.00) £269.00*” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
3. cilexregulation.org.uk — eligibility (official source). “CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Legal Practice (Graduate Fast Track Diploma) (having already completed a qualifying law degree)” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
4. Chartered Institute of Legal Executives — score release, testing window (official source). “7 January 2027 (10 am) Examination results release” Verified Oct 28, 2026.

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