Breakdown of routes to admission
The numbers of solicitors being admitted to the roll in England and Wales has increased.
The table below provides a breakdown of those admitted in the 12 months to August 2018 and the 12 months to August 2019 by their routes to qualification.
| Date(s) | Legal Practice Course | Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test | Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme | CILEX Routes | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2018 to July 2019 | 5,717 (82%) |
15 (0%) |
829 (12%) |
344 (5%) |
70 (1%) |
6975 |
| August 2017 to July 2018 | 5,682 (84%) |
7 (0%) |
707 (10%) |
324 (5%) |
32 (0%) |
6752 |