Whereas the QLTS was just for foreign lawyers, the SQE assessment is the route to qualification for all aspiring solicitors in England and Wales, regardless of legal background and experience.

Both assessments are similar in format and content as the SQE was based heavily on the QLTS. Both are administered by Kaplan.

While the QLTS did not have a requirement for Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), the SQE does. Having said that, foreign qualified lawyers are exempt from QWE given their experience, so nothing has changed for these candidates.

There was no limit on how many times you could take the QLTS, but you only have three attempts to take your SQE in a six-year period.