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Covering what QWE is, how it prepares aspiring solicitors for practising law, where you can complete it and how you can get QWE accredited.

Education and training trends

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BARBRI partners with UK universities to embed SQE tech into master’s programmes

Legal education provider BARBRI has collaborated with top UK universities, including the University of Derby and Liverpool John Moores University, to embed its cutting-edge Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation technology into master’s degree programmes.

BSB announces barrister apprenticeship standard

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education have revealed the barrister apprenticeship standard, which sets out the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to become a successful practising barrister in England and Wales.

Apprenticeship data suggests reducing higher learning funding risks growth

Higher and degree apprenticeships have been found to be critical for skills supply, according to data released on apprenticeship trends earlier this week. This comes amid concerns that reduced funding for level 7 apprenticeships could harm growth.

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Training as a lawyer in Scotland

This page contains information about training to become a lawyer in Scotland, including details of law firms that offer Scottish training programmes – such as Shoosmiths.

Training as a lawyer in Northern Ireland

Find out about training as a lawyer in Northern Ireland.

Can qualifying work experience for the SQE be completed overseas?

I’m an international student and am wondering whether the legal work experience I complete outside of England and Wales can count towards the required two years’ qualifying work experience needed to qualify.

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Brochure: BPP University Law School

Postgraduate courses at BPP University Law School focus on developing candidates’ employability and preparing lawyers for practice from day one. Find out more here.

Brochure: Nottingham Law School

With over 50 years' experience of delivering excellence in legal education, Nottingham Law School is one of the largest and most innovative providers in the United Kingdom. Read the prospectus to learn more about the variety of courses on offer.

Brochure: The University of Law

The University of Law prides itself on top tuition, facilities and door-opening opportunities. Read on to find out more.

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The vocational stage of training to become a solicitor

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The mandatory vocational stage of training to become a barrister

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Alternative careers

Not everyone who successfully completes the academic stages decides to go into private practice – there are many career options open to those with law qualifications.

Qualified lawyers transfer scheme

Enables lawyers who qualified in jurisdictions outside of the United Kingdom to practise as solicitors in England and Wales

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Utilise your careers service

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The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE): everything you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) exams, from the syllabus to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing.

How much does the SQE cost?

I’m going to be qualifying via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) route – how can I fund the preparation courses and assessments?

Your final year on the LLB: what to expect

With the start of the new academic year coming up, no doubt your anticipation is intensifying and a sense of responsibility mounting. This final year will not merely test your legal knowledge; it's one of the key last steps before a career in law. This is a period marked by intense academic rigour, critical decision making regarding specialisations and much career planning.

Alternative legal careers

Paralegals

For law graduates not going on to the LPC or BPTC, a career as a professional paralegal is a real alternative

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

CILEX is the professional association representing around 20,000 qualified chartered legal executive lawyers, paralegals and other legal practitioners

More alternative careers

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