Before the SRA will admit a candidate as a solicitor, they must satisfy the character and suitability requirements. This guide explains what triggers a disclosure obligation, how the SRA assesses applications, and what candidates can do if they have something…
The Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship allows candidates to qualify as solicitors without a university degree, earning while they learn. From January 2026 apprenticeship levy funding is restricted to…
Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) is a requirement for admission as a solicitor under the SQE framework. This guide explains what counts as QWE, how to record it, who…
SQE1 consists of 360 multiple-choice questions across two papers testing functional legal knowledge. This guide explains exactly what is tested, how the papers are structured, what the pass…
There are four live routes to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales — and all of them now run through the SQE. This guide explains each…