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FAQs about the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme
Browse FAQs about the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme. To begin, select a topic below.
How to apply
Am I eligible to apply under the new transfer scheme?
Which application form do I need to complete?
I am fully qualified in Scotland/Northern Ireland. How can I transfer under the new scheme?
I am a fully qualified barrister in England and Wales. How can I transfer under the new scheme?
What is meant by the full route to qualification?
How much does it cost to apply under the new transfer scheme?
How long does the application process take?
Application forms
How do I complete the application form under the new transfer scheme?
What must I enclose with my application under the new transfer scheme?
Do I need to enclose a certificate of good standing with my application under the new transfer scheme?
Can you update me on the progress of my application?
English language requirements
Does the new transfer scheme require me to prove that I can speak and write in English?
Who provides the English language assessments?
What elements of the English language will I be tested on?
Can you recommend a training provider that will help me to complete my English language tests?
Assessments
What form will the assessments take in the new transfer scheme?
How do I enrol on the assessments for the new transfer scheme?
Where and when can I take the assessments for the new transfer scheme?
Can I re-take the assessments for the new transfer scheme if I fail?
Are the assessments for the new transfer scheme held in countries other than England and Wales?
Can you recommend a training provider to help me to complete my assessments for the new transfer scheme?
Changes to the QLTR scheme
Why did the SRA change the way that lawyers from other jurisdictions can qualify to practise in England and Wales?
Did the SRA ask for input and feedback before introducing the new transfer scheme for qualified lawyers?
Can I still apply under the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Regulations 2009?
I've already applied under the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Regulations 2009. Can I transfer my application to the new scheme?
Can I use Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test "heads" I have already passed towards the assessments required by the new scheme?
I have a certificate of eligibility issued by the SRA under the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Regulations 2009. What test and experience requirement must I meet?
When does my certificate of eligibility issued under the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Regulations 2009 expire?
What do I do if my certificate of eligibility issued under the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Regulations 2009 has expired?
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