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Becoming a Solicitor

Becoming a Solicitor

Everything you need to know about training to become and working as a solicitor

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How Do I Become a Solicitor?

How do I become a solicitor?

Is working as a solicitor the right career for me?

How do I qualify as a solicitor?

SQE – the route to qualify as a solicitor

The format of the SQE

SQE1 – Functioning Legal Knowledge Assessments

SQE2 – Practical Legal Skills Assessment

How much does the SQE cost?

Retaking SQE Assessments

Preparing for the SQE

Sitting the SQE Exams

Signing up for the SQE

SQE Costs and Locations

SQE Assessment Results

Qualifying Work Experience

What counts towards QWE?

How is QWE assessed?

When should QWE be completed?

Applying to the Roll of Solicitors

What happens after your application?

Exemptions from SQE1

Exemptions from SQE2

Who can apply for SQE exemptions?

How to apply for SQE exemptions

Preparing for the SQE

What is the QLTS?

Moving from the QLTS to SQE

Differences between SQE and QLTS

Structure of the Assessments

Foreign Lawyers

A Jurisdiction of Choice

Why dual-qualify in English law?

The Market for Lawyers with International Expertise

SQE as an opportunity

Preparing for the SQE as a Foreign Lawyer