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Chartered Member of the LI (CMLI)

Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute formally recognises a member's technical and professional competence as a landscape architect in the UK, and is open to those who have successfully completed the Pathway to Chartership. Individuals who either hold (or are eligible to hold) fully qualified status in the EU, and who are either EU nationals or have rights through their spouse may also be able to apply for direct admission to the CMLI grade.

By law, a Chartered Member may use the designation CMLI to indicate their standing within the profession. Members of the Landscape Institute are part of the corporate membership of the LI, and may participate in the decisions about how the Institute is run, including voting in and standing for, election to Council, in accordance with procedures defined by LI's Charter, regulations and By Laws.

Benefits of membership include

  • Chartered status: Whether your interest is design, ecology or management, Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) recognises your competence and status as a full qualified landscape architect.
  • Landscape and eVista: Chartered Membership includes subscription to the Landscape Journal, the monthly magazine for everyone interested in the transformation of landscape at whatever scale – the private garden, the public realm, major private and public developments, spatial planning, iconic or protected landscapes. It offers the latest thinking and analysis and full details of the best UK and international schemes in the living and built environment. eVista highlights upcoming competitions, awards, events and special offers.
  • Have your say: As a corporate Member of the LI you can participate in the decisions about how the Institute is run, including voting in and standing for, election to Council, in accordance with procedures defined by LI's Charter, regulations and By Laws.
  • The LI archive and library. Open weekdays, the Library offers specialist information services and resources as well as a lending library of over 5000 books and journals. The Library also houses an archive of drawings and plans by landscape architects such as Geoffrey Jellicoe, Peter Shepheard and Dame Sylvia Crowe.
  • Publications, services and advice: As a Chartered Member you will have access to the password protected Members section of the LI website, giving you access to a wide range of services, including technical and practical advice, free LI publications, and a host of information to help you in your professional life and career.
  • Branch membership: Membership of the LI branch for your area, giving you access to professional and social networks, local events and seminars. You can also choose to link to a second branch if you wish – for example if you spend a significant part of your year at another address.
  • Recruitment services: Whether you are looking for a permanent job or opportunities to broaden your experience, the LI provides free services to members to help them on their way, including a job section updated daily, and our jobs bulletin Vista express, emailed to you directly on request.
  • Events: Access to events run by the LI and its partners on the issues that matter most to you, including workshops, exhibitions, seminars, conferences and open days.
  • Legal and insurance services: Free initial consultation and preferential rates through Mc Parland Finn (insurance services)and Clarke Willmott

At Clarke Willmott, Priscilla Hall offers legal advice, a free half hour consultation to LI members on any legal matter relating to their business, including contract appointment issues, partnership, employment, property and copyright. Contact priscilla.hall@clarkewillmott.com or telephone 0117 941 6600.

The subscriptions outlined below are for the membership year 01/06/10 to 31/05/11.

Grade of Membership

Payment by cheque / credit card

Payment by Direct Debit

1 Instalment

4 Instalments

12 Instalments

Member (over 5 Years)

£295.00

£280.00

£73.75

£24.75

Member (Over 5 Years) Concessionary
£150.00
£140.00
£37.50
£12.50

Member (5 Years and under)

£270.00

£255.00

£67.50

£22.50

Member (5 Years and under) Concessionary

£135.00

£130.00

£33.75

£11.25

Please Note

* Concessionary is available for those members who earn no more than £14.000 gross pa

Career break rates are available for Fellows, Members & Licentiates taking a career break, maternity/paternity leave, travel or further study.

If you join part way through the year you will be billed pro rata for the remainder of the year.

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