HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER (SOLICITOR) IN THE UK?

 

HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER (SOLICITOR) IN THE UK?

 

 

A career in law presents both challenges and rewarding opportunities, spanning a diverse spectrum of possibilities. If you’re contemplating the path of becoming a lawyer in the UK or a dual-qualified lawyer, capable of practicing in multiple jurisdictions, the following steps guide your journey:

let’s break down the process into more detailed steps for solicitors;

 

 

 

 


Becoming a Solicitor:

 

Have a degree: Obtain an undergraduate law degree (LLB) or a non-law degree followed by the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL). Some universities offer integrated programs that combine the LLB and GDL.

 

Qualifying Work Experience: Complete a two-year period of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). This can be done through a traditional training contract or work-based experience under the SQE route.

 

pass both stages of the SQE assessment (Bar Exam): Instead of the previous system, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) introduced the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Pass SQE1 (knowledge and understanding) and SQE2 (skills assessment).

 

Admission: Apply to the SRA for admission as a solicitor upon completing your QWE. This includes passing character and suitability checks.

 

What is the SQE assessment?

 

consist of SQE1 (knowledge and understanding) and SQE2 (skills assessment)

 

SQE 1: is the first part of the SQE assessment. It focuses on assessing candidates’ functioning legal knowledge and understanding of key areas of law and practice. This part of the assessment is primarily multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and is designed to test your application of legal principles and concepts to practical scenarios.

This assessment consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that cover following topics ;

 

(Flk 1)
– business law and practice
– dispute resolution
– contract law
– tort law
– legal system of England and Wales
– Constitutional and administrative law and EU law
– legal services
– Legal services
– Professional conduct

 

(FlK 2)
– property practice
– wills and administration of estates
– solicitors accounts
– land law
– trusts
– Criminal law and practice
– Professional conduct

 

SQE1 consists of two assessments each of 180 questions. Each assessment takes place on a separate day. Each day is split into two sessions of 2 hours 33 minutes with 90 questions in each session. There will be a 60-minute break between the sessions, during which you may access personal belongings and leave the test centre.

 

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SQE2: Practical Legal Skills Assessments

The assessment topics for SQE2 are listed below. The assessment is taken over five days and involves a combination of written and oral based tasks. Ethics and professional conduct are assessed throughout.

 

You are assessed on the following six skills:

Client interview and attendance note/legal analysis
Advocacy
Case and matter analysis
Legal research
Legal writing
Legal drafting

 

 

The practice areas in which these legal skills are assessed are:

Criminal Litigation (including advising clients at the police station)
Dispute Resolution
Property Practice
Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice
Business rules and procedures (including money laundering and financial services).

 

 

following the steps you’ve outlined, along with proactive networking, strong academic performance, and relevant work experience, will increase your chances of success.

Additionally, staying updated with any changes to regulations or qualifications in the legal field is crucial, as requirements may evolve over time.

 

Law & Bar , one-stop-shop for all your needs when it comes to preparing for this exam. Our team of experts has carefully curated and collected the latest information, study materials, and mock tests to help you ace the SQE with confidence.  https://www.lawandbar.com/sqe-books/. #law #solicitors #SQE #SRA 

 


 

By ,  Law & Bar Legal consultant Team

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