(N.B. Remember there is also a £4,115 cost of taking SQE1 and 2 exams themselves.) We have been asked by several Aspiring Solicitors where they can find a list of providers of training for the SQE. So, we have done a bit of spade work to bring together in this blog what we can find. […]
One of our clients for whom we confirmed her QWE has kindly send us her explanation for how she applied for exemption from the SQE1 exam via her 'MySRA' profile on the SRA website. You may access a downloadable guide we have created from this here: https://www.hunningsconsultancy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/How-to-apply-for-SQE1-Exemption-if-you-have-passed-the-LPC.pdf (Please note - you have until 31 December […]
The SRA has brought some clarity on how a foreign qualified lawyer may apply to them for exemption from the SQE1 exam if they have passed the LPC exam under the old system for qualifying as a solicitor of England & Wales. You will first of all need to tell the SRA that you wish […]
Hi everyone, As promised to those who attended my webinar just now with info on the SQE & QWE route to qualifying as a solicitor of England & Wales, please find below in the comment links to resources to help. The 4 elements to qualifying: 1 – a degree or degree equivalent; 2 – passing […]
There’s a quiet revolution happening which I think has the potential to bring about quite some change in how many solicitors firms operate and affect their economic model. Many firms seek to drive down the cost of production and drive up profit by employing paralegals to do less complex and lower value work. I know. […]
SQE Registration & Bookings Before someone can sit an SQE assessment, you will need to create your SQE account. Registration is now open, and you’ll need to follow these steps: go to the SQE assessment website to sign up: https://sqe.sra.org.uk/email-verification verify your photo ID complete a diversity survey tell them about any exemptions (qualified lawyers […]
Here are answers to questions raised at a recent webinar Ingemar Hunnings ran for Aspiring Solicitors about the SQE & QWE. These have come from the SRA. We hope they will be helpful. 1. Do you have anything that sets out the format of each exam and the expected plan for the day. For example, […]
This blog has been rewritten because the method for doing this has been changed by the SRA. No longer do you use the pdf form which they used to require. Here is a link to a podcast if you prefer to listen to what to do: https://anchor.fm/ingemar9/episodes/How-to-register-your-QWE-with-the-SRA-SQE-route-e1dpjk3 Instead log onto your 'MySRA' account on the […]
The SRA have published the dates for the SQE exams. You will need to register with Kaplan by the deadline to obtain your candidate number and pay your fee to be able to sit each exam. SQE1 & SQE2 written exam will take place at Pearson VUE test centres in the UK and internationally. The […]
Some interesting bits from the SRA Conference yesterday on the SQE. When? SQE 1 exams will be on 8th (FLK 1) & 11th Nov 2021 (FLK 2), 5 hrs exam each day (in 2 halves with an hour’s break between). SQE 2 exams will be in April 2022 Where will they be? You will be […]
