City Consortium Solicitor Training Programme - May 2020 - Graduate Flyer v4

Sep 26, 2026

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City Consortium Solicitor Training Programme flyer outlining a partnership between BPP University Law School and six leading global law firms. The route to solicitor qualification is presented as evolving through SQE assessments, with the programme offering optimal SQE preparation, legal knowledge, and technical and interpersonal skills. It also highlights adaptive learning, simulated multiple-choice practice, and a virtual law firm, plus workshops, guest lectures, and development beyond law into strategy, finance, legal technology, and resilience.

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City Consortium Solicitor Training Programme

What is the City Consortium?

Programme overview

Why train with the City Consortium?

Programme components and timelines

The City Consortium Solicitor Training Programme What is the City Consortium? We are a group of six leading, global law firms: • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer • Linklaters • Herbert Smith Freehills • Norton Rose Fulbright • Hogan Lovells • Slaughter and May What is the City Consortium Solicitor Training Programme? The route to solicitor qualification is changing. This has given us the unique opportunity to partner with BPP University Law School to create the market-leading City Consortium Solicitor Training Programme. This programme will: • provide you with the optimum preparation to pass the new SQE assessments • equip you with the knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills you will need for your career in one of our firms You will be supported throughout by BPP’s expert tutors and their state-of-the-art EdTech, including: • a personalised adaptive learning platform • simulated SQE assessment practice with 1,000s of multiple choice questions • a virtual law firm to enhance your digital, commercial and legal skills Why train with the City Consortium? On the City Consortium Solicitor Training Programme you will: • study an advanced and extensive integrated legal and skills curriculum alongside your peers • receive exclusive invitations to guest lectures, by leading City Consortium practitioners, on current transactions, disputes and market trends • enjoy live transaction-based workshops, led by experienced lawyers from City practice • go beyond the law to develop your knowledge of business strategy, finance and legal technology, and your project and people management skills • learn about the mindset, selfawareness and resilience required to sustain a long and successful career in the law Your success is our success. That’s why we are investing in it. SQE 1 SQE 2 City Consortium PGDL SQE 1 Preparation Programme City Consortium Plus Programme SQE 2 Test Preparation Qualifying Work Experience For non-law graduates 2 x 4 months SQE 1 prep 4 months Preparation for practice 4 months SQE 2 coaching 2 weeks QWE 2 years

FAQs

Who are the City Consortium member law firms?

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Linklaters, Herbert Smith Freehills, Norton Rose Fulbright, Hogan Lovells, and Slaughter and May.

What does the programme provide to help candidates pass the SQE assessments?

It provides optimum preparation for the new SQE assessments, supported by adaptive learning, simulated SQE practice with multiple-choice questions, and a virtual law firm.

What are the key components and timeframes for the training route?

The flyer lists SQE 1 and SQE 2 preparation, City Consortium PGDL, qualifying work experience (QWE), and for non-law graduates shows 2 x 4 months for SQE 1 prep and QWE over 2 years, plus additional elements like 4 months preparation for practice and 2 weeks coaching.

Sep 26, 2026

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