Practical guides, checklists and explainers for solicitors, trainees and law students — written to be useful, not just informative.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
There are four live routes to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales — and all of them now run through the SQE. This…