All members can attend the AGM and Associates (ACIL), Members (MCIL) and Fellows (FCIL) have the right to vote at the AGM.

Please complete the Proxy Voting Form using the link on the left. It must be submitted no later than 48 hours before the scheduled date of the AGM. 

Members will receive at least 21 days' notice of the AGM. The Notice and Agenda for the AGM will be issued by email. The agenda and supporting papers are also be available to Members by logging in and accessing them from the Quick Links on the right.

CIOL holds an AGM every year. The next CIOL AGM is scheduled to take place online on 2 April 2025. 

CIOL has directly negotiated discounts on a range of professional software and books for linguists.

These include:

Through the CIOL Advantage scheme CIOL members have been able to take advantage of discounts on CV & Interview Advisors services.

InterpNet is an online network for CIOL members who work or have a professional interest in all forms of interpreting. The aim of the network is to provide CIOL members with support and guidance with contributors asking questions, sharing ideas, news and events and simply interacting with other language professionals.

It is important to specify terms and conditions to ensure there are no uncertainties or misunderstandings between you and any client.

Terms of Business (ToB) have a vital role to play to ensure that both parties understand their duties, rights, roles and responsibilities. For example, late payment can seriously affect small businesses and freelancers; with the right terms in place, you can clearly establish the payment arrangements between yourself and the client.

CIOL's Interpreting and Translating Division, in consultation with legal advice drafted specimen contract / job agreements for CIOL members to use in conjunction with the model terms of business.

The documents covers the type(s) of service you will be supplying and in which language pair, plus other key details such as, for example, when the engagement will take place and the agreed fee.