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WELCOME
CONTENTS
3. Introduction
4. What does a solicitor do?
5. How to become a solicitor
7. Who is the SQE for?
8. Quality of Teaching
9. Our courses
24. Why study for the SQE if you don’t have to?
26. Taking the SQE assessments
28. Qualifying Work Experience
30. Your funding options
32. What happens after you pass the SQE?
33. Why study with us?

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Some information may change over time. Please check the
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 INTRODUCTION
We’ve been providing legal training for nearly
150 years, so it’s safe to say that we’ve been
witness to many changes in legal qualification
over the years.
We’re well versed in working with law firms to understand
these changes to ensure the legal training we provide exceeds
industry standards, which is why we’ve become a trusted
provider to both law students and law firms.
The latest change within the legal industry is the route to
qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales. The introduction
of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) aims to take down the
barriers of entry of becoming a solicitor and to make the
career choice more accessible.
With this new route comes some uncertainty – do you have to
study a specific course? How do you obtain Qualifying Work
Experience? Should you still do the LPC?
To help answer these questions, we’ve put together a guide
with everything you need to know about becoming a solicitor,
including career opportunities, courses, and funding.

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 WHAT DOES
A SOLICITOR DO?
Solicitors advise their clients on
necessary legal action as well as
represent them in lower courts.
AVERAGE SALARY (Per year)
£28,000 £125,000
For many clients, a solicitor is their first point of Starter Experienced
contact when discussing legal matters. A client could
be an individual, a group of people, a public sector
organisation, or a private company. Solicitors also TYPICAL YOU COULD
work with barristers, preparing cases for them to try HOURS WORK
in higher courts. 37hr to 50hr On call at short notice
As a qualified solicitor, you can choose to work in a (per week)
specific area of law that interests you. You could
work in family law, international human rights law, or
even medical law to name a few. As law is a
fundamental subject that touches every aspect of THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING
society, there’s no limit to what you could specialise A SOLICITOR
in and practise. To get the right cultural fit, there are From matters of business to even buying and selling
many avenues for you to pursue from boutique law a house, there’s no corner untouched that doesn’t
firms to large commercial organisations. involve the need of a solicitor.
If you want to find out about the legal practice areas Due to this, the role of a solicitor is highly valued and
you could work in, see our Legal Practice Area respected. There are some other key benefits in
Guide. becoming a solicitor, including:
• Financial benefits: salaries can be lucrative, with
WHAT DOES A DAY IN THE LIFE starting salaries for trainee solicitors ranging from
OF A SOLICITOR LOOK LIKE? £28,000 to £68,000 (Prospects.ac.uk)
Your work will vary depending on which type of • Diverse and engaging work: no two days are the
organisation you work in, as well as what practice same when you’re a solicitor. You’ll be able to
area you specialise in. A typical day as a solicitor speak to people from all walks of life and work on
could involve: constantly evolving cases.
•D rafting and working through documents, such as • Excellent career progression: the career path of a
legal contracts and witness statements solicitor is well-defined and structured, meaning
that if you’re an ambitious individual, you’ll be
•W orking directly with clients and providing advice
able to work your way up to new heights.
on complex legal matters
• Working in a rewarding job: ultimately, the role of
A SOLICITOR DO?

•A ttending meetings and negotiations

a solicitor is to help people. Solicitors can be a
•R esearching legal records and case law support in difficult times, such as when managing
•A dvising and representing clients in court wills or divorces.
•P roviding free advice and legal work to those in
need (pro bono)
WHAT DOES

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 HOW TO BECOME A
HOW TO BECOME
A SOLICITOR
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) WHAT ABOUT THE LPC?
is the body that regulates all solicitors Prior to September 2021, the route to become a

SOLICITOR
and law firms in England and Wales. solicitor included:
The SRA are responsible for ensuring that solicitors • An undergraduate law degree (LLB) or a non-law
abide by the same code of conduct to protect the undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and law
public. The SRA is also the body that set the conversion qualification
requirements to become a solicitor. • Completion of the Legal Practice Course
• Two years’ work experience through a training
contract
WHAT IS THE SOLICITORS
QUALIFYING EXAM? The LPC route is still available for those who
completed, started, accepted an offer, or paid a
From September 2021, the SRA launched a new route non-refundable deposit for one of the following by
to become a solicitor. The Solicitors Qualifying Exam 31 August 2021:
(SQE) is now the centralised assessment for those
who want to qualify as a solicitor in England and • a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) / the Common
Wales. Unlike the Legal Practice Course (LPC), the Professional Examination
SQE is not a course of study but a set of • a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD)
examinations. • the LPC
• a period of recognised training
TO BECOME A SOLICITOR (also known as a training contract)
THROUGH THE SQE YOU NEED TO: For a QLD and exempting law degree (ELD), such as
•O btain an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in an LLB, you must have completed, started, accepted
any subject an offer or paid a non-refundable deposit by
21 September 2021.
•P ass the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments
In most cases, for the QLD, ELD and CPE, the relevant
•U ndertake and prove that you have completed
course must have started at the latest on or before
minimum of two years’ Qualifying Work Experience
31 December 2021.
•M eet the SRA’s character and suitability
If you have already started a qualifying law degree,
requirements.
GDL or training contract there are transitional
Each SQE assessment aims to test different arrangements in place meaning that you can still
knowledge and skills deemed required to become a study and complete the LPC until 31 December 2032.
solicitor.

CHECK OUT THE

DIFFERENT ROUTES TO
BECOMING A SOLICITOR
ON OUR WEBSITE

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 LPC VS SQE IS THE SQE HARDER THAN THE LPC?
If you’re still eligible to study the LPC, you may feel There’s no simple answer to this as difficulty is
unsure if this route is still the right one for you. subjective and individual students may find some
The LPC is still a valid qualification to obtain, and elements harder than others across both routes.
although the SQE route will eventually replace this, it Something to consider when making your decision is
does not mean that the LPC is of any lesser value. As that the assessments vary greatly between the two
well as this, the LPC is the tried and tested route, so routes to qualification. The LPC contains 14
if you’re still uncertain you can feel secure in the fact assessments in total. These include a mixture of open
that this course is well-established and known to law book multiple choice questions and problem solving
firms. Ultimately, there’s no right or wrong answer as question exams. There is also one skills assessment
both routes will lead to qualification and will allow each in legal research, drafting, writing, interviewing
you to register with the SRA as a practising solicitor. and advocacy. The SQE in total has 18 assessments;
two in SQE1, where your Functional Legal Knowledge
will be tested, and 16 in SQE2, where your legal
DID YOU KNOW? skills will be assessed through a set of written and
oral assessments. Ultimately, there’s no “right” choice
We’re continuing to offer the LPC to eligible – it’s up to you to decide how you would like to study
students, but we recommend they already and be assessed.
have a training contract in place.

LPC SQE
Timeline Min. 9 months to complete the course N/A – there is no compulsory course.

Work experience required 2 years – training contract 2 years – Qualifying Work Experience

Study hours per week Full-time course: 45 hours There is no compulsory course.
Part-time course: 20 hours

Flexibility of study Can study on campus and online, both full-time Can study on campus and online, both full-time
and part-time and part-time
SOLICITOR
HOW TO BECOME A

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 WHO IS THE SQE FOR?
WHO IS THE SQE FOR?

One of the reasons of changing the

route to become a solicitor was to make DID YOU KNOW?
the profession accessible to all. According to a 2024 Legal Cheek survey,
89% of law firms require non-law graduates
Whether you’ve had your heart set on becoming a to undertake a conversion course before
solicitor for a while, or you’re considering pursuing a beginning their SQE preparation.
different career path, you’ll be able to find the route
for you.
…already working in the legal sector
IF YOU’RE… and want to qualify as a lawyer
…an LLB graduate
Already have a solid understanding in law? You
If you have completed an undergraduate law might wish to study for the SQE assessments straight
degree and have a solid foundation in law, then you away. There are also lighter touch conversion
can study for the SQE assessments straight away. courses available, such as the SQE Law Essentials,
You can choose to study a preparation course that to bring your academic knowledge up to speed.
focuses mainly on passing the assessments, or if you Your legal experience may already fulfil the
want to boost your skill set and employability, you requirements of Qualifying Work Experience. To find
can choose to study a Master’s. You will also need to out what experience counts, visit our website.
gain two years’ QWE.
…a lawyer in an international jurisdiction and
want to practise in England and Wales
DID YOU KNOW? As an internationally qualified lawyer, you must take
According to a 2024 Legal Cheek survey, the SQE assessments to be able to practise in
92% of law firms expect their solicitor trainees England and Wales. However, there are some
to undertake additional training beyond SQE exemptions available depending on your
preparation courses. jurisdiction. These exemptions mean that you may
not have to sit one or more of the SQE assessments.
As a qualified lawyer, you may not need to
…a graduate in a non-law course or are thinking complete two years’ work experience.
of changing careers To find out more, visit the SRA’s website.
Coming from a non-law background is seen as
beneficial by employers, as you’ll have a different
mindset and different way of approaching legal
tasks compared to someone who studied law at
undergraduate level. You’ll need a solid Myth
understanding of academic law, as this will be
YOU DON’T NEED TO
expected of you when undertaking the SQE1 and 2 UNDERSTAND BLACK LETTER
assessments. Therefore, it’s advisable to undertake a LAW TO PASS THE SQE.
law conversion course to build the necessary
foundation for solicitor study. You can then move on
to studying for the SQE assessments. You will also
SQE FACT
need to gain two years’ QWE. Knowledge of Black Letter Law is essential
for success in the SQE. SQE1 assesses
functioning legal knowledge which are the
core legal principles and rules students are
asked to apply to different subject areas.
Read our blog to get the facts

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 MORE WORLD CLASS TEACHING
- MEET OUR EXPERT LECTURERS
Our postgraduate law lecturers include When it comes to course content, we work closely
many qualified lawyers, with experience with our partner firms, and employers to develop
comprehensive, quality programmes that are
across the whole spectrum of legal designed to teach you the relevant legal knowledge
practice areas. you’ll need for daily life and set you up for the
realities of practising law. You’ll benefit from tuition
They’ll bring this essential insight and practical
in small classes with other like-minded students,
expertise with them to your learning, ensuring that
and specialist skills and behaviours modules –
you’re thinking like a lawyer long before you enter
including a focus on legal technology, an emerging
the job market. You will benefit from small class sizes
area of law.
and a dedicated Academic Coach, giving you more
support to achieve your ambitions. Our expert lecturers are just one of the key reasons
why our students are succeeding at the SQE.
See our pass rates:

VIDEO
CHECK OUT OUR
SQE PASS RATES
ON OUR WEBSITE
Hear from our Hear from our
solicitor training solicitor training
lecturer – Lisa lecturer – Natalie

I PASSED BOTH PARTS

OF THE SQE COMFORTABLY.
THIS SPEAKS VOLUMES FOR THE
WORLD CLASS TEACHING

QUALITY OF TEACHING
AND THE DEPTH OF PRACTICE
MATERIAL AVAILABLE
GREG CHALMERS
MA LAW (SQE1) GRADUATE
MORE

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OUR
COURSES
 OUR
COURSES
We’ve refined our courses to ensure that we give
you the knowledge and skills that go beyond just
passing your exams; we want to prepare you for a
career as a solicitor.
Our range of innovative SQE courses are designed and taught by lawyers with real
commercial experience, giving you the best opportunity to succeed. If you don’t come
from a law background, our conversion courses bring you up to speed and build your
foundational knowledge.

WITH
LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UK,
AND
ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS,
YOU’LL BE ABLE TO FIND THE RIGHT PLACE TO STUDY

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AND WITH
% IN EMPLOYMENT
OR FURTHER STUDY
FOR OUR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS*,

WE’RE DEDICATED TO
YOUR SUCCESS.

DISCOVER OUR OFFERING

OF CONVERSION AND SOLICITOR COURSES TO
FIND THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU.
*94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes
data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions
derived by third parties from its data.

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 POSTGRADUATE
DIPLOMA IN LAW (PgDL)
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PgDL) is
a law conversion course that teaches you
to think like a lawyer and prepare for the LOCATION STUDY MODES
realities of life in legal practice. On-campus Full-time and
and Online part-time
This course supports your transition into legal study with
unparalleled support and guidance from our
experienced, professional lecturers. Not only will you STUDY HOURS DURATION
learn the academic law necessary but you will also focus
on key skills and competencies crucial for your
PER WEEK: Full-time
Full-time 33–35 weeks
development as a lawyer.
45 hours Part-time
The modules in the PgDL focus on combining core areas
Part-time 70–87 weeks
of law with the ability to analyse, evaluate and form
critical judgements about the legal system and allows 25 hours
students to progress onto either a solicitor or a barrister
training course.
To find out more about this course, visit the KEY BENEFITS
Postgraduate Diploma in Law course page • Modules have been designed to
anticipate the skills and knowledge
HOW YOU’LL BE EXAMINED required for the SQE assessments.
40% of your examinations will comprise of Single Best • Develop legal skills through practical
Answer Questions (SBAQ). workshops and problem-based learning.
The other 60% comprises of written online exams, • Analytics-based learning means you can
coursework, and an oral presentation. All the reflect on your progress.
assessments for this course are open book and online. • Our Skills and Behaviours module will
allow you to develop the soft skills and
WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE behaviours necessary for practise.
FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:
•A
 re thinking of a career change or didn’t study an
undergraduate law degree.
•A
 re unsure at this point if they want to become a
solicitor or a barrister. VIDEO
•A
 re looking to self-fund their conversion studies: this
course is not eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan,
LAW CONVERSION COURSES

so it is ideal for students saving the loan for the next

step in their professional study.
•D
 o not enjoy long-form writing assessments. Unlike the
MA Law (Conversion), this course does not require a Our PgDL Is the PgDL
dissertation. right for me?

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 LAW CONVERSION COURSES
MA LAW CONVERSION

Our MA Law (Conversion) is a conversion

course for non-law graduates who want to
gain a general legal qualification at LOCATION STUDY MODES
master’s level. On-campus Full-time and
and Online part-time
As an internationally recognised qualification, a law
master’s is a great addition to your academic credentials.
The MA Law (Conversion) includes a pre-course STUDY HOURS DURATION
programme where you’ll study the English Legal System PER WEEK: Full-time
and Constitutional Law. This means once you start your 50–53 weeks
Full-time
course, you’re already one step ahead in your legal
45 hours Part-time
training.
Part-time 95–112 weeks
In this course you will have a Dissertation in Law module
which will allow you to attain contemporary technical 25 hours
legal knowledge. This module will give you the skills to
demonstrate your technical expertise and advanced legal
research skills to potential employers. KEY BENEFITS
The structure and modules of the MA Law (Conversion) • This course is eligible for a Postgraduate
allows students to progress onto either a solicitor or a Master’s Loan.
barrister training course. • Our Skills and Behaviours module will
To find out more about this course, visit the allow you to develop the key soft skills
MA Law (Conversion) course page. and behaviours necessary for practise.
• You’ll be able to develop your legal
HOW YOU’LL BE EXAMINED research, writing and oral skills.
40% of your examinations will comprise of Single Best
Answer Questions (SBAQ).
The other 60% comprises of written online exams,
coursework, and an oral presentation. All the assessments
for this course are open book and online. VIDEO
You will also have to undertake an 8000-word supervised
dissertation, with a 15 minute oral presentation and up to
30 minutes Q&A session on your written work.

WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE

FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO: Our MA Law Is the MA Law
• Are
 thinking of a career change or didn’t study an (Conversion) (Conversion) right
undergraduate law degree. for me?
• Are
 unsure at this point if they want to become a
solicitor or a barrister.
• Are
 looking for funding for their conversion studies
• Want
 to focus on their legal research and writing skills
through the dissertation module.

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 MA LAW
SQE 1

Our MA Law (SQE1) is a conversion

course for non-law graduates who want
to gain a legal qualification at master’s LOCATION STUDY MODES
level. On-campus Full-time and
and Online part-time
This course includes a pre-course programme where
you’ll study the English Legal System and
Constitutional Law. This means once you start the MA STUDY HOURS DURATION
Law (SQE1), you’re already one step ahead in your
legal training.
PER WEEK: Full-time
Full-time 55–72 weeks
Upon completion of this course, you’ll be able to
45 hours Part-time
move straight on to study the SQE2 Preparation
Part-time 107–124 weeks
Course. Our preparation courses do not include any
behaviour skills training, so this route is perfect for 25 hours
individuals who feel competent with the skills needed
to become a practising solicitor.
To find out more about this course, visit the KEY BENEFITS
MA Law (SQE1) course page. • Receive all online study manuals for this
course for free, saving you £320. If you
HOW YOU’LL BE EXAMINED prefer having hard copy versions, you can
Students take internal assessments. 40% of your purchase them with a 50% off discount.
examinations will comprise of Single Best Answer • This course is eligible for a Postgraduate
Questions (SBAQ). Master’s Loan.
The other 60% comprises of written online exams, • This course includes four weeks
coursework, and an oral presentation. All the guaranteed Qualifying Work Experience
assessments for this course are open book at our Legal Advice Clinic.
and online.
The SQE1 assessment will be set externally by the
SRA, who will provide your award upon passing
the centralised assessments.

WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE VIDEO

FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:
•A
 re thinking of a career change or didn’t study an
LAW CONVERSION COURSES

undergraduate law degree, and want to become

a solicitor.
•A
 re looking for funding for their conversion studies
•D
 o not require any additional legal skills and
competencies training upon finishing this course.
Our MA Law (SQE1)

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 LAW CONVERSION COURSES
SQE
LAW ESSENTIALS
Our SQE Law Essentials is a law
conversion course created for
individuals who are looking to become LOCATION STUDY MODES
a solicitor. Online Full-time and
part-time
The course is only available online and comprises of
five units of self-guided study per module, with a
weekly hour-long support session to aid you in your STUDY HOURS DURATION
studies. You’ll learn through our dynamic learning
model: Prepare, Engage, Consolidate (PEC).
PER WEEK: Full-time
Full-time 11 weeks
In this course you’ll develop the basic technical legal
45 hours Part-time
skills needed to acquire Functional Legal Knowledge
Part-time 17 weeks
(FLK), as well as resilience and planning skills.
As this course relies on self-guided study, we do not 25 hours
recommend this conversion course to someone who
is completely new to the field of law.
KEY BENEFITS
To find out more about this course, visit the
SQE Law Essentials course page • The modules on this course have been
designed to anticipate the requirements
of the SQE.
HOW YOU’LL BE EXAMINED
• Receive 50% off printed SQE study
You’ll be given practice assessments in the form of manuals when purchased together with
multiple-choice questions in the final unit of each an SQE course.
module.
• Receive dedicated lecturer feedback in
WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE weekly sessions and identify areas for
improvement.
FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:
• Benefit from our Employability Law
• E arly stage legal professionals who wish to
Essentials Programme designed to help
reinforce their legal knowledge.
you understand the key competencies
•A  re LLB graduates who have completed their required to become a solicitor.
degree but did not immediately pursue a
legal career.
•A  re looking for a shorter basic course to fit around
their personal and work commitments.

VIDEO

Our SQE Law Essentials

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 LLM LEGAL PRACTICE
SQE 1 & 2

Our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) is for

students who want to qualify as a
solicitor in England and Wales whilst LOCATION STUDY MODES
gaining a master’s award. On-campus Full-time and
and Online part-time
This course will prepare you for the SQE1 and SQE2
assessments, as well as developing your knowledge
and skills through a suite of modules in key practice STUDY HOURS DURATION
areas.
PER WEEK: Full-time
You’ll learn from brand new resources, developed 57–64 weeks
Full-time
especially for the SQE by our expert lecturers. You’ll
50 hours Part-time
receive all the course materials you need, including
Part-time 94–103 weeks
an extensive bank of SQE exam questions through
our ULaw SQE revision app. 20 hours
You’ll develop the Functional Legal Knowledge
needed to pass the SQE1 assessments, as well as
the client interviewing, advocacy, case and matter KEY BENEFITS
analysis, legal research, drafting and writing skills • Benefit from our SQE Plus Programme:
needed to pass the SQE2 assessments. This enhance your knowledge across a range
vocational course also aims to develop your of practice areas.
behavioural legal skills to give you the best • Includes four weeks guaranteed
opportunity to succeed as a solicitor. Qualifying Work Experience.
You’ll learn through our unique Prepare, Engage and • Receive all the exam preparation
Consolidate (PEC) model: materials you need including
•P  repare: includes a rich mixture of learning access to our extensive bank of SQE
activities such as manual reading, quizzes, exam questions.
preparatory tasks and more. • Eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan
• E ngage: classroom-based workshops where you • If you don’t get a job in nine months of
will apply the knowledge acquired in the prepare graduating, you can get your course fee
stage. back as part of our Employment Promise
• Consolidate: using our virtual learning (Terms and conditions apply).
environment, you’ll be able to access our revision • Receive all online study manuals for this
tool and complete practice tests and mock course for free, saving you £600.
assessments.

To find out more about this course, visit the

LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) course page.
VIDEO
SOLICITOR COURSES

Our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2)

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 SOLICITOR COURSES
VIDEO VIDEO

What is our SQE Plus programme? Is the LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) for me?

HOW YOU’LL BE EXAMINED WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE

Internal Assessments: FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:
In order to gain the master’s award, students • Started an undergraduate law degree (LLB) or
must sit and pass the University’s own internal SQE law conversion qualification after September
assessments which are entirely separate from the 2021.
SRA’s. You can find out more on our course page.
• Want to prepare for the SQE assessments and
External assessments: focus on the soft skills and behavioural elements
SQE1 and SQE2 are assessed by centralised of a practising lawyer.
assessments introduced by the SRA. These
• Are looking for funding for their solicitor studies:
assessments are an essential requirement to qualify
this course is eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s
as a solicitor in England and Wales (but do not need
Loan.
to be passed in order to gain our master’s award).
For more details, please visit the SRA website. • Want to stand out as a high-quality candidate in
the legal employment market.

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 LEGAL PRACTICE COURSE

Our LPC is recognised, well-respected

and valued by law firms due to the level
of practical preparation our students LOCATION STUDY MODES
receive. On-campus Full-time, part-time
and Online and accelerated
As our LPC takes a career-focused approach, you
won’t just be reading from textbooks; you’ll also
focus on practice-based tasks. You’ll be able to STUDY HOURS DURATION
fine-tune your interviewing, advocacy, research,
writing and drafting skills. With our elective modules,
PER WEEK: Full-time
Full-time 41–45 weeks
you can tailor your LPC to align with your interests
and career goals. 45 hours Part-time
Part-time 22–22.5 months
If you choose to study LPC LLM, you can delve
deeper into legal practice areas of your choosing. 22.5 hours Accelerated:
27–40 weeks
To find out more about this course, visit the
Legal Practice Course page on our website.

WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE

KEY BENEFITS
FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO: • You can add on an LLM in Professional
Legal Practice for free when you study
• S tarted or completed an undergraduate law the LPC.
degree (LLB) or law conversion qualification
before September 2021 • If you choose to add the LLM, you
could be eligible for a Postgraduate
•C  an self-fund their study Master’s Loan.
•H  ave a training contract already in place • If you don’t get a job in nine months, you
can get your LPC course fee back as part
of our Employment Promise (T&Cs apply).
• All materials for this course are provided
VIDEO and included in your course fee.

VIDEO

Our Legal Practice Course

SOLICITOR COURSES

Is the LPC for me?

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 SOLICITOR COURSES
SQE 1
PREPARATION COURSE
Our SQE1 Preparation Course will
prepare you for the SRA’s centralised
SQE1 assessments. LOCATION STUDY MODES
On-campus Full-time and
This course will not focus on academic law or part-time
provide any skills training, but instead focus on and Online
teaching you FLK1 and FLK2.
Before you start the course, you’ll be asked to STUDY HOURS DURATION
complete a pre-study test to ensure that you have a
solid understanding of foundational subjects as well
PER WEEK: Full-time
Full-time 14 weeks
as black letter law. If you’re unable or struggle to
pass this test, you may prefer studying our SQE Law 40 hours Part-time
Essentials or Postgraduate Diploma in Law instead. Part-time 27 weeks
You’ll learn through our unique Prepare, Engage and 20 hours
Consolidate (PEC) model.
You will also benefit from full access to our ULaw
SQE revision app, where you can test yourself with KEY BENEFITS
our bank of Single Best Answer Questions (SBAQ). • You’ll get our online SQE study materials
You’ll receive personalised feedback on areas to for free. If you prefer having hardcopy
improve on so you can organise your revision in a versions, you’ll get 50% off printed SQE
sophisticated way. study manuals when purchased together
With our SQE1 Preparation Course, you’ll receive all with an SQE course.
15 manuals needed for this course in a digital • When you book this course, you’ll get
format for free. our SQE1 Exam Preparation Course
To find out more about this course, visit the (worth £500) for free.
SQE1 Preparation Course page on our website. • Pass first time or study for free: If you
don’t pass SQE1, you can repeat our
WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE SQE1 Exam Preparation Course for free.
FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO: (T&Cs apply)
•A  lready have a solid understanding of black letter • You’ll develop basic behavioural skills
law. required of a practising lawyer.
• L LB graduates who have completed their degree
but did not immediately pursue a legal career.
•C  an self-fund their study
•W  ant to concentrate their focus on passing the
SQE1 assessments and not on developing skills
for working in practice. VIDEO
•A  re an internationally qualified lawyer.
• If planning to study part-time, can fully commit
to at least 20 hours of study time.

Our SQE1 Is the SQE1

Preparation Preparation
Course Course for me?

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 SQE 2
PREPARATION COURSE
Our SQE2 Preparation Course will
prepare you to sit the SQE2 oral and
written assessments set by the SRA. LOCATION STUDY MODES
On-campus Full-time and
In this course, you’ll cover interviewing, advocacy, part-time
and Online
case and matter analysis and legal research,
writing and drafting. You’ll receive in-depth lecturer
guidance and support and learn through our unique STUDY HOURS DURATION
Prepare, Engage and Consolidate (PEC) model.
Before you start the course, you’ll be asked to
PER WEEK: Full-time
Full-time 8 weeks
complete a pre-study test to ensure you have a solid
understanding of functioning legal knowledge skills 48 hours Part-time
that students learn for SQE1, so if you’re unable or Part-time 20 weeks
struggle to pass this test, you will see where to target 16 hours
your revision of these subjects.
You’ll have access to our SQE1 revision aids,
including the ULaw SQE app, to supplement your KEY BENEFITS
learning. To prepare you for your oral exam, you’ll • You’ll get our online SQE study materials
receive one-to-one mocks with personalised for free. If you prefer having hardcopy
feedback so you’re in the best position possible for versions, you’ll get 50% off printed SQE
the assessments. study manuals when purchased together
To find out more about this course, visit the with an SQE course.
SQE2 Preparation Course page on our website. • Receive our SQE2 Exam Preparation
Course (worth £1000) for free when you
WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE study this course.
FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO: • This course is ideal for LPC students who
•H  ave already completed the SQE1 Preparation have not secured a training contract and
Course. want to open the pathway to obtain
• Individuals who completed their LPC a while ago QWE instead.
and are looking to acquire QWE. • If you’ve completed the MA Law (SQE1),
•A  lready have a solid understanding of black SQE1 Preparation Course, SQE1
letter law. Preparation Course for Legal
Professionals or LPC with us, you’ll
•C  an self-fund their study. receive £250 off this course as part of our
•W  ant to concentrate their focus on passing the Alumni Loyalty Scheme.
SQE2 assessments and not on developing skills
for working in practice.

VIDEO
SOLICITOR COURSES

Our SQE2 Preparation Course

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 SOLICITOR COURSES
SQE 1 PREPARATION COURSE
FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

Our SQE1 Preparation Course for Legal

Professionals has been tailored
specifically for legal professionals LOCATION STUDY MODES
working full-time who wish to sit the SRA’s Online Part-time
centralised SQE1 assessments.
It will cover the same content as our SQE1 STUDY HOURS DURATION
Preparation Course but combines the foundations of PER WEEK: 40 weeks
English Law to complement the knowledge you have
already gained working in the industry. 10 hours
Delivered over a period of 40 weeks, this course
allows you to choose the sequence of modules KEY BENEFITS
based on your existing legal knowledge, so you can
spend more time where you need it. • A fully flexible and online course so you
can study how it suits you.
You’ll benefit from full access to our ULaw SQE
revision app, where you can test yourself with our • Takes into consideration your existing
bank of Single Best Answer Questions (SBAQ). legal knowledge so you don’t waste time
You’ll receive personalised feedback on areas to covering subjects you’re well-versed in.
improve on so you can organise your revision in a • You’ll get our online SQE study materials
sophisticated way. for free. If you prefer having hardcopy
To find out more about this course, visit the versions, you’ll get 50% off printed SQE
SQE1 Preparation Course for Legal study manuals when purchased together
Professionals page on our website. with an SQE course.
• When you book this course, you’ll get our
WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE SQE1 Exam Preparation Course (worth
FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO: £550) for free.
•A
 re non-law or law graduates who are currently
working in the legal field, such as paralegals.
•A
 lready have a solid understanding of black letter
law.
•C
 an self-fund their study. VIDEO
•W
 ant to concentrate their focus on passing the
SQE1 assessments and not on developing skills for
working in practice.
•A
 re an internationally qualified lawyer looking to
practise in England and Wales.
•C
 an only dedicate a limited amount of study time
per week.
Is the SQE1 Preparation Course for
Legal Professionals right for me?

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 SQE 2PREPARATION COURSE
FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

Our SQE2 Preparation Course for Legal

Professionals has been tailored
specifically for legal professionals LOCATION STUDY MODES
working full-time who wish to sit the SRA’s Online Part-time
centralised SQE2 assessments.
This course will teach you the legal skills required to STUDY HOURS DURATION
successfully pass the SRA’s SQE2 assessments PER WEEK: 30 weeks
comprising assessments in the 6 legal skills of client
interviewing, advocacy, case and matter analysis, 10 hours
legal research, legal writing and legal drafting.
With complete flexibility to study online at your own KEY BENEFITS
pace over 30 weeks, this course is ideal for working
legal professionals within the UK, or international • A fully flexible and online course so you
lawyers. can study how it suits you.
To find out more about this course, visit the • You’ll get our online SQE study materials
SQE2 Preparation Course for Legal for free. If you prefer having hardcopy
Professionals page on our website. versions, you’ll get 50% off printed SQE
study manuals when purchased together
WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE with an SQE course.
FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO: • When you book this course, you’ll get our
SQE2 Exam Preparation Course (worth
•A lready have a solid understanding of
£1100) included for free.
black letter law.
• Can self-fund their study.
•W ant to concentrate their focus on passing the
SQE2 assessments and not on developing skills
for working in practice.
•A re an internationally qualified lawyer looking
to practise in England and Wales.
•C an only dedicate a limited amount of study
time per week.
SOLICITOR COURSES

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 SOLICITOR COURSES
SQE 1 & 2
EXAM PREPARATION COURSES
Our SQE Exam Preparation Courses are
intensive revision courses that take
place over several days. LOCATION STUDY MODES
Live streamed from Full-time and
The courses are designed to ensure you’re fully part-time
prepared for your SQE assessments through a campus location
comprehensive revision sessions. or via our Online
campus
The SQE1 Exam Preparation Course is divided over
two consecutive days, covering FLK1 on the first day
and FLK2 on the second day. You’ll undertake DURATION
assessment practice, including mock tests which
replicate the SBAQ style questions found in the SQE1. SQE1 EXAM PREP:
This will be done through the ULaw SQE revision Full-time: 2 days
app, which you will have full access to with this /2 weekend days
course.
Part-time
The SQE2 Exam Preparation Course is split over 2 4 evenings
days for our full-time course or 4 evenings or 2 days SQE2 EXAM PREP:
at the weekend for our part-time course. You’ll cover
the advocacy, interviewing, legal writing, legal Full-time: 2 days
drafting, legal research, and case matter analysis Part-time
skills that are tested in the SQE2 assessments. 5 evenings & a
Through lecturer-led sessions you’ll learn assessment Saturday morning
techniques, receive exam tips and tricks, practice
context revision activities and take mock tests.
To find out more about this course, visit the
SQE1 Exam Preparation Course page and
SQE2 Exam Preparation Course page on
our website.

WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE

FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:
•R
 equire additional revision
•A
 lready have a solid understanding of the main
concepts surrounding the SQE assessments.
•A
 re preparing to sit the SQE assessments and
want to gain realistic examination experience.

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 HOW DO I KNOW
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT
COURSE IS BEST FOR ME?

WHAT COURSE IS BEST FOR ME?

We don’t believe in a one-size fits NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE
all approach, which is why we ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS?
offer a range of courses to meet Get in touch with our Programme Consultants who
different needs. will be happy to help you
Email: [email protected]
See our tools to help you decide which
course is best for you: Telephone:
• Our law course quiz: this quiz will show • UK: 0800 289 997 (and select option 1)
you the different possible routes to • International: +44 (0)1483 216 000
qualifying based on your current position (and select option 1)
• Our course comparison guide: we
break down course features, funding
options and career benefits by course in
this handy guide

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 HOW DO I KNOW
POSTGRADUATE LAW
COURSE COMPARISON

WHAT COURSE IS BEST FOR ME?

LAW CONVERSION COURSES PROFESSIONAL SQE PREPARATION COURSES PROFESSIONAL EXAM BARRISTER
FOR NON-LAW GRADUATES SOLICITOR COURSES PREPARATION COURSES
POSTGRADUATE LEGAL LLM LEGAL SQE1 SQE2 SQE1 PREPARATION SQE2 PREPARATION
DIPLOMA IN MA LAW MA LAW SQE LAW PRACTICE PRACTICE PREPARATION PREPARATION FOR LEGAL FOR LEGAL
SQE1 EXAM SQE2 EXAM BAR PRACTICE
LAW (PGDL)
(CONVERSION) (SQE1) ESSENTIALS COURSE (LPC)* (SQE1&2) COURSE COURSE PROFESSIONALS PROFESSIONALS PREPARATION PREPARATION COURSE (BPC)

Solicitor progression route

Barrister progression route

CAREER
Conversion course for non-law graduates
FOCUS
Legal skills & competencies training

Covers SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge REVISION ONLY REVISION ONLY

Full time study available UP TO 8 MONTHS UP TO 13 MONTHS UP TO 17 MONTHS 11 WEEKS UP TO 9.5 MONTHS UP TO 15 MONTHS UP TO 14 WEEKS UP TO 8 WEEKS N/A N/A 8-9 MONTHS
2 DAYS OR 2 DAYS OR
UP TO 22.5 4 EVENINGS 4 EVENINGS
Part time study available UP TO 20 MONTHS UP TO 26 MONTHS UP TO 29 MONTHS 17 WEEKS UP TO 24 MONTHS 27 WEEKS 20 WEEKS 40 WEEKS 30 WEEKS 20 MONTHS
MONTHS
STUDY Online study available
MODE IF COMBINING WITH
AND Includes research/dissertation assessment BPC LLM ONLY
AN LLM OR MSc†
COURSE
FEATURES SQE1 Exam Preparation Course included
SQE2 Exam Preparation Course included
WHAT COURSE IS BEST FOR ME?

Virtual Law Firm (ULaw LLP) for contextual practice

IF COMBINING WITH
Eligible for funding, eg postgraduate student loan BPC LLM ONLY
AN LLM OR MSc†
FUNDING Self-funded
Scholarships & bursaries available
Employment promise - secure a job within 9 months
of completing the course or get your fees back**
Includes 4 weeks guaranteed Qualifying Work
Experience (QWE)
CAREERS Pro Bono opportunities
SUPPORT
AND Includes up to 50 hours of advocacy training
BENEFITS
121 Careers Advice

Pass first time or study for free***

Add a free Master’s

FOR SQE1
Access to SQE revision app PORTION OF
COURSE
TEXTBOOK,
MANUALS Access to Synap learning & revision tool
HOW DO I KNOW

AND APPS
eBook study manuals & resources included

Hard copy study manuals & resources included

*There are eligibility criteria for the Legal Practice Course (LPC) as this qualification is being phased out and replaced by the SQE by the end of 2032. Many students are still eligible to study the LPC, the tried and tested route to becoming a practising solicitor. Find out more at law.ac.uk/lpc V1.3 August 2024
**Terms and conditions apply - law.ac.uk/employability/employment-promise ***Terms and conditions apply - law.ac.uk/pass-first-time † The last opportunity to study the LPC MSc in Law, Business & Management is September 2024.

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 WHY STUDY FOR THE SQE
IF YOU DON’T HAVE TO?

Under the SQE route, you don’t need to This falls in line with the SRA’s requirement of
complete a specific course of study to solicitors needing to meet a certain level of aptitude
to be able to perform their role to a high standard,
become a solicitor. as highlighted in their Statement of Solicitor
This means you could technically sit the SQE Competence.
assessments without studying any course at all. Law firms are expecting newly qualified solicitors to
However, legal knowledge is only one part of have a solid understand of these softer skills and
becoming a solicitor; you must also develop a range foundational legal knowledge. In a survey carried
of soft skills to work successfully. Legal cases can be out by Legal Cheek, 92% of law firms expect their
distressing, so it requires someone with the solicitor trainees to undertake additional training
emotional intelligence and people skills to be able beyond SQE preparation courses. In addition, for
to deescalate tensions when high and provide those converting to law, 89% of law firms require
support to those who are going through difficult students to complete a law conversion course before
times. moving on to the SQE (Legal Cheek 2024). For many
firms, simply passing the SQE assessments is not
By studying a conversion course, or a course such as
enough to work as a practising solicitor.
the LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2), you’ll be able to
develop the behavioural skills required to become a
solicitor. With these courses, you’ll be able to
understand how the knowledge you learn is applied
in real life scenarios, as well as understand how to STATEMENT OF SOLICITOR
approach difficult scenarios with ethical
consideration and respect. In addition, a preparation
COMPETENCE
course does not teach black letter law, so if you are Solicitors must focus on areas of:
coming from a non-law background, you will need to
study a law conversion course to gain this technical • Ethics, professionalism, and judgement
legal knowledge. • Technical legal practice
WHY STUDY FOR THE SQE IF YOU DON’T HAVE TO?

• Working with others in a professional,

respectful, and effective way
• Managing yourself and your own work

THE UNIVERSITY’S
COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY MATERIALS,
INNOVATIVE TEACHING STYLE
EVER-EXPANDING
AND THE
QUESTION BANKS
HAVE FULLY PREPARED
ME FOR THE EXAM
JING HIEW
LLM LEGAL PRACTICE (SQE1&2)

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 ULAW
SQE APP
Did you know we’ve developed
an app exclusively to help you
pass the SQE1 assessments?

Providing a large, high quality question bank,

you’ll benefit from detailed feedback and
the ability to self-direct your learning with
structured tests and recommendations.
If you make full use of the app, our algorithm
can determine whether or not you’ll pass the
THE REVISION APP IS AN SQE assessments with nearly 90% accuracy.*
INVALUABLE RESOURCE You can download the ULaw SQE app for
free, which contains sample mock questions.
FOR GETTING COMFORTABLE Once you’ve enrolled with us on a full SQE
WITH THE EXAM FORMAT, AND course, you’ll get access to over 3000
practice questions.
THE COURSE MATERIALS ARE To find out more about the app and how
CLEAR AND it can support your learning, see our

ACCESSIBLE.
ULaw SQE app guide.

LINDSAY
SQE1 PREPARATION COURSE

* 88.5% of our students who sat the SQE1 assessments,

classified as ‘Likely’ or ‘Very Likely’ to pass by the ULaw SQE
App, passed. Based on July 2022, January 2023, July 2023
and January 2024 SQE1 assessments and self-reported
student data.
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 TAKING THE
SQE ASSESSMENTS
The SQE assessments are set by the SRA SQE1 WRITTEN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
and not by a legal education provider, Day 1 Session 1: Advocacy
as was the case with the LPC. 2 hours 33 minutes (Dispute Resolution)
Scheduled break: Interview and attendance
Each SQE assessment aims to test different 60 minutes note/legal analysis
knowledge and skills deemed required to become a (Property Practice)
Session 2:
solicitor. 2 hours 33 minutes
For both the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments, you’ll Day 2 Session 1: Advocacy
have to attend your local Pearson VUE test centre. 2 hours 33 minutes (Criminal Litigation)
You’ll have to book directly with the SRA, who will Scheduled break: Interview and attendance
send you a confirmation email about the location, 60 minutes note or legal analysis
(Wills and Intestacy,
time, and duration of your assessment. Session 2:
Probate Administration
2 hours 33 minutes
and Practice)
SQE1
The SQE1 assessment aims to test your Functioning
The FLK1 covers:
Legal Knowledge (FLK). This means that you are
able to identify legal principles and apply your • Business law and practice
knowledge of the law appropriately and effectively • Dispute resolution
to client cases. The SQE1 is split into two: FLK1 and • Contract
FLK2. These are closed-book examinations which
contain 180 multiple-choice questions with five • Tort
options and a single best answer. • The legal system of England and Wales
• Constitutional and administrative law

Myth
The FLK2 covers:
• Property practice
THE SQE FEATURES MULTIPLE • Wills and the administration of estates
CHOICE QUESTIONS. • Solicitors’ accounts
• Land law
SQE FACT • Trusts
The SQE1 assessment features ‘single best • Criminal law and practice
answer questions’, or SBAQs. These differ
from standard multiple-choice questions -
in SBAQs, there may be multiple correct FLK is subject to change by the SRA. As of May 2023, this information
SQE ASSESSMENTS

answers, but one answer may be more is correct but to see the latest information, visit the SRA’s website.
suitable than the other(s) depending on the
context of the question.
Get the facts at law.ac.uk/sqe-mythbusting
TAKING THE

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 TAKING THE
SQE ASSESSMENTS
SQE2 SQE2 ORAL ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
The SQE2 assessment tests your practical legal Day 1 Runs between Advocacy
skills and focuses on professionalism and ethics. 8am and 8pm but (Dispute Resolution)
You’ll need to complete both an oral exam in candidates attend for
Interview and attendance
4.5 to 7 hours within
advocacy and interview and attendance as well this window.
note/legal analysis
as a written exam in case and matter analysis, (Property Practice)
legal research, drafting and writing. As in SQE1, Day 2 Session 3: Advocacy
you will be assessed on how well you can 1 hour 30 minutes (Criminal Litigation)
identify relevant legal principles as well as your Scheduled break: Interview and attendance
application of legal knowledge. The examiners 15 minutes note/legal analysis
(Wills and Intestacy,
will look at how well you apply your Session 4:
Probate Administration and
understanding, critical thinking, and analysis 1 hour 30 minutes
Practice)
skills to solve problems.

You will also be assessed in specific practice SQE2 WRITTEN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
areas which are:
Day 1 Session 1: Dispute resolution
•C riminal Litigation 1 hour 30 minutes
Criminal Litigation
•D ispute Resolution Scheduled break:
15 minutes
•P roperty Practice
Session 2:
•W ills and Intestacy, Probate Administration 1 hour 30 minutes
and Practice
Day 2 Session 3: Property Practice
•B usiness organisations, rules and procedures 1 hour 30 minutes Wills and Intestacy,
Scheduled break: Probate Administration and
HOW MUCH DO THE SQE 15 minutes Practice

ASSESSMENTS COST? Session 4:

1 hour 30 minutes
Fees for assessments taken
Day 3 Session 5: Business organisations,
from September 2024: 1 hour 30 minutes rules and procedures
• S QE1 - £1,888 Scheduled break:
(£944 for FLK1 and £944 for FLK2) 15 minutes
Session 6:
• SQE2 - £2,902 1 hour 30 minutes
These fees are subject to change by the SRA.
To see the latest fee, visit the SRA’s website.
Results and resits
You’ll get your results for the SQE1 assessments
around five to six weeks after sitting the exam,
and your results for the SQE2 assessments
around 14 to 18 weeks after.
If you need to resit, note that you’ll only been
allowed to resit both the SQE1 and SQE2 three
times each, all within six years of the first
assessment you sit.

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 QUALIFYING
WORK EXPERIENCE

WHAT IS QUALIFYING WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

WORK EXPERIENCE? QWE AND A TRAINING CONTRACT?
Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) is required to The purpose of QWE and a training contract is
qualify as a solicitor through the SRA. You will need ultimately the same: to allow you to develop your
to obtain two years’ full-time legal training. This legal knowledge and skills and gain real world work
involves undertaking legal work at an organisation experience.
which must be signed off by a solicitor of England The introduction of the QWE means that you’ll be
and Wales or a Compliance Officer for Legal able to gain this experience in a much more flexible
Practice (COLP). The solicitor or COLP will not way than the training contract allowed.
comment on your competence or abilities; rather the
length of time you worked, that you provided legal
services, that you developed some or all required
competences and that no issues surrounding your
character occurred. SPEAK TO OUR CAREERS
If you are already an internationally qualified AND EMPLOYABILITY TEAM
solicitor, you may not need to complete or provide ABOUT QWE
evidence of QWE when completing the SQE.
However, you must confirm this with the SRA. To find out more about gaining QWE with
To find out more about QWE, visit our website. us, speak to our Employability team at an
Open Day.

WHAT COUNTS AS QWE?

We provided a detailed breakdown on
what counts as QWE on our website, and
we also answer other frequently asked
questions. Find out more
QUALIFYING WORK EXPERIENCE

VIDEO

How our QWE programme works

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 QUALIFYING WORK EXPERIENCE
QUALIFYING WORK EXPERIENCE
To help you progress your legal training and prepare
you for your career as a solicitor, we’re offering four

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW

weeks guaranteed *QWE within our Legal Advice
Clinics to our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and MA
Law (SQE1) students. You’ll get hands on work
experience with real clients at our Legal Advice HAS CURATED A
Clinics and provide legal advice and representation
to members of the public most in need of it. FANTASTIC RANGE
To find out more about *QWE, visit our website. OF RESOURCES
TO HELP YOU
PREPARE, ENGAGE
Myth AND CONSOLIDATE
QUALIFYING WORK EXPERIENCE
YOUR UNDERSTANDING
(QWE) CAN’T BE BACKDATED. OF THE FUNDAMENTALS
SQE FACT OF ACADEMIC LAW
FIN
QWE can take place before, during or after SQE LAW ESSENTIALS
your completion of the SQE assessments.
Previous relevant experience can be used as
long as it is confirmed by a solicitor of
England or Wales, or a Compliance Officer
for Legal Practice (COLP). It’s wise to keep a
detailed record of your experience and how
it meets the SRA’s competencies.
Get the facts at law.ac.uk/sqe-mythbusting

QWE TRAINING CONTRACT

Part of the SQE route Part of the LPC route

Can be completed with up to four institutions/companies Completed at the same firm

You can choose to work in different practice areas or in just one area. Some firms offer multiple rotations in different practice
Some firms provide work in a niche area if that’s what you prefer. areas or focus on just one practice area.

Can be obtained within any stage of the qualification process (e.g., while Obtained after completing the LPC
you study, before or after you sit the assessments etc.). However, you should
keep a record of your own QWE and the competencies you are developing.

QWE can be gained internationally, as long as there is a suitable UK Training contracts are carried out in the UK
qualified solicitor to confirm.

Requires you to complete a Professional Skills Training Course

*T&Cs apply

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 YOUR FUNDING OPTIONS
YOURFUNDING CONVERTING TO LAW: As you can only apply for one Postgraduate
Master’s Loan, you might be wondering how

OPTIONS HOW DO I USE MY

best to pay for your courses.
We offer both master’s and non-master’s conversion and

POSTGRADUATE vocational courses to help support you in your decision.

See our guide showing the different routes to practise from

MASTER’S LOAN?
conversion onwards, including which courses are eligible
We know that investing in a postgraduate for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan.
course is no easy decision, which is why
there are several options available to
support you in your choice.
To explore your funding options in more detail,
visit our website.
POSTGRADUATE
Postgraduate This is a one-time loan from the government for
DIPLOMA IN LAW LLM
Master’s Loan students in England. From 1 August 2023, you could be (PgDL) LEGAL PRACTICE
eligible to borrow up to £12,471. There are also similar SQE1&2
loans for students in Wales, Scotland and Northern
Ireland.

Employer Some law firms and other employers sponsor their

sponsorship trainees, paying course fees and living expenses.

Loans from You can choose to borrow a graduate loan from some
private high street banks. You may apply to borrow from
providers £1,000 up to £15,000. Loans are subject to status and
assessment. Contact your bank for more information of
any support they can provide.

Scholarships We have over £3 million available across our

and bursaries scholarship fund, including full-fee scholarships for high
academic achievers, and bursaries to support students
SQE1
during the rising cost of living. MA LAW PREPARATION
You can also apply for scholarships external to The
(CONVERSION) COURSE
University, such as from the Law Society.
Find out more about our Scholarships and Bursaries.

Alumni If you’ve studied a course with us already and want to

discounts continue your studies, you’ll be eligible to receive a
discount on your second course, as part of our Alumni
Loyalty Scheme (terms and conditions apply).
See our Alumni Loyalty Scheme.

MA LAW SQE2
(SQE1) PREPARATION
VIDEO COURSE
YOUR FUNDING OPTIONS

KEY: * If you complete the MA Law (SQE1),

you’ll be eligible to receive a £250
discount for this course as part of our Please note:
ELIGIBLE FOR A Alumni Loyalty Scheme.
We also offer the SQE Law Essentials, an online-only conversion course
Paying your course fees POSTGRADUATE MASTER’S LOAN that is not eligible to receive a Postgraduate Master’s Loan. This course
We offer a number of ways to pay to is recommended for those who have previously worked in the legal
*If you complete the PgDL/MA Law profession or have completed their LLB long ago and are looking to get
make the process easier for you. (Conversion), you’ll be eligible to receive back into law.
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A a £500 discount for these courses as part
POSTGRADUATE MASTER’S LOAN of our Alumni Loyalty Scheme. The Postgraduate Master’s Loan is only available to UK and some EU
nationals. See law.ac.uk/funding for further information.

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 WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
YOU PASS THE SQE?
After you’ve passed your SQE assessments and have met the
other elements required by the SRA, you’ll be able to begin
the process to admit yourself to the SRA’s roll of solicitors.

ASSESSMENT
OF SUITABILITY 1

You’ll be questioned on your

character and suitability to
become a solicitor. 2 SCREENING

You’ll have to undergo several

checks, including identity,
financial and criminal.
FEE PAYMENT 3

You will need to pay the SRA

a small fee to be admitted PRACTISING
to the roll of solicitors. 4 CERTIFICATE
AFTER YOU PASS THE SQE?

You can now apply for your

first practising certificate online
LAW SOCIETY 5
through the SRA.
MEMBERSHIP

Once you’ve been admitted

to the roll of solicitors, you’ll
ADMISSIONS
automatically become a 6 CEREMONY
member of the Law Society, a
professional body for solicitors
in England and Wales. The Law Society will invite you
to an admissions ceremony in
Chancery Lane, London. This is
optional to attend.
WHAT HAPPENS

START PRACTISING
You can now start practising as a
lawyer in England and Wales.

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 WHY STUDY WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW?
WHY STUDY
WITH US?

We’ve been providing legal training If you are considering studying with us and want
since 1876 and our heritage and to make an application
expertise has allowed us to develop • [email protected]
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