Africa's First Professional
Fashion Law Certifications.
Examination window: 22–28 September 2026. FLIAfrica runs two examination cycles per year.
Your certified, recognised career labels
CFLM
CFLP
AFLIA
FFLIA
Choose Your Pathway
The Certifications
Certified Fashion Law & Management Professional
Fashion designers, brand owners, consultants, educators, stylists, and creative entrepreneurs. No legal qualification required.
50 questions
90 minutes
Pass mark 60%
Online
Window: 22–28 Sept 2026
Results: 17 Oct 2026
$100 (Exam Only) · $130 (Exam + Prep Classes)
Certified Fashion Law Practitioner
Lawyers, law graduates, IP practitioners, in-house counsel, and commercial lawyers.
80 questions
2 hours 30 minutes
Pass mark 65%
Online
Window: 22–28 Sept 2026
Results: 17 Oct 2026
$150 (Exam Only) · $200 (Exam + Prep Classes)
Future Designations
AFLIA
Coming 2027Associate, Fashion Law Institute Africa
For certified CFLP holders with five or more years of fashion law experience.
FFLIA
Coming 2027Fellow, Fashion Law Institute Africa
The highest FLIAfrica designation, awarded by the Board of Patrons for exceptional contribution to African fashion law.
Free To Access
Download Before You Register.
Download these official documents to understand exactly what the certifications cover, who they are for, and how the examination works. No sign-up required.
Candidate Handbook →CFLM Documents
- Candidate Handbook — programme rules, dates, fees, and policies Download PDF ↓
- CFLM Exam Blueprint 2026 — question count and weighting for all 9 domains Download PDF ↓
- CFLM Body of Knowledge 2026 — the full syllabus defining every topic the examination can test Download PDF ↓
CFLP Documents
- Candidate Handbook — programme rules, dates, fees, and policies Download PDF ↓
- CFLP Exam Blueprint 2026 — question count and weighting for all 15 domains Download PDF ↓
- CFLP Body of Knowledge 2026 — the full syllabus defining every topic the examination can test Download PDF ↓
Investment
Registration Fees
All fees are in USD. Payment by card, PayPal, or bank transfer. Contact registrar@thefashionlawinstitute.org if you need a different arrangement.
CFLM
$100
Exam Only
Includes all study materials and examination access.
CFLM
$130
Exam + Prep Classes
Includes all study materials, examination access, and four live online prep sessions.
CFLP
$150
Exam Only
Includes all study materials and examination access.
CFLP
$200
Exam + Prep Classes
Includes all study materials, examination access, and six live online prep sessions.
Available Discounts
Student Discount — 25% off
Available to any student currently enrolled in any degree or diploma programme — law, fashion, business, or any other field.
Email registrar@thefashionlawinstitute.org with proof of student status before registering to receive your code.
Founding Cohort Discount — 30% off
Available to anyone who attended a FLIAfrica Fashion Law Masterclass before 1 July 2026.
Email registrar@thefashionlawinstitute.org with proof of attendance before registering to receive your code.
Note: Discounts cannot be combined. If a candidate qualifies for both, they apply the higher one (30%).
The Package
Everything Included in Your Registration
- ✓ Body of Knowledge — the full syllabus for your certification
- ✓ Exam Blueprint — question count and weighting per domain
- ✓ Self-Study Guide — concept explanations, case studies, and practice questions
- ✓ Mock Examination — full practice paper with answer key
- ✓ Prep classes — 4 sessions for CFLM, 6 sessions for CFLP (Exam + Prep Classes tier only)
- ✓ Examination access via Classmarker during the 22–28 September 2026 window
- ✓ Digital certificate and badge — issued within five working days of 17 October results
- ✓ Entry in the FLIAfrica public registry
- ✓ Invitation to the December 2026 FLIAfrica Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Timeline
Key Dates
Registration opens
CFLP prep classes begin
CFLM prep classes begin
Registration closes
Examination window
Results released
Inaugural Induction Ceremony
How to Register
Choose your certification and tier — CFLM or CFLP, Exam Only or Exam and Prep Classes.
Apply your discount code if you have one, then complete the form and submit payment.
Receive your confirmation email from registrar.fashionlawinstitute@gmail.com within 48 hours. Your study materials and portal access will be included.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Register before 15 September 2026
Join the inaugural cohort of Africa's first certified fashion law professionals. A second examination window opens in April 2027.
Register Now →Questions? Email registrar.fashionlawinstitute@gmail.com
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