You can complete your QWE before, during or after your SQE assessment journey. You must, however, have finished your two years of QWE before applying to become a solicitor with the SRA.

Any experience you’ve gained before signing up for the SQE can be banked and counted towards QWE. There are no time limits on when you can claim experience as QWE and how far back it can go as long as it fits the SRA requirements. You don’t need to register with the SRA before you start your QWE.