Qualified lawyers - becoming a solicitor

29 March 2022

Are you an overseas or UK qualified lawyer? The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) last year changed how you can become a solicitor.

This free webinar will give you the facts on:

  • what becoming a solicitor through the SQE means
  • what we mean by a qualified lawyer and who it includes
  • what qualified lawyers will need to do, including UK and Irish lawyers, barristers and chartered legal executives
  • how you can apply for SQE assessment exemptions and tips for a good application
  • the options for current Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme candidates and the important deadlines they need to know

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Resources

How to become a solicitor as a qualified lawyer

Agreed SQE assessment exemptions

Application for qualified lawyer exemptions