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Two options:\u003Cbr>1. SQE route = Solicitors Qualifying Examination (started in Autumn 2021)\u003Cbr>􀂾 SQE1 Exam: focuses on practical legal knowledge\u003Cbr>􀂾 SQE2 Exam: focuses on practical legal skills\u003Cbr>􀂾 Two years' full-time (or equivalent) Qualifying Work Experience – this can be obtained during or after students sit the SQE assessments\u003Cbr>􀂾 Character and suitability requirements\u003Cbr>􀂾 SOLICITOR\u003Cbr>For more details on this qualifying route, click here\u003Cbr>2. Traditional route: Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) + Legal Practice Course (LPC) + Training Contract (TC). This route is still available for students who started their studies before Autumn 2021. They can still qualify through this route up until 2032.\u003Cbr>􀂾 Graduate Diploma in Law – could be required depending on the Bachelor degree\u003Cbr>􀂾 Legal Practice Course – 1 year\u003Cbr>􀂾 Training Contract – 2 years\u003Cbr>􀂾 Professional Skills Course\u003Cbr>􀂾 Character and suitability requirements\u003Cbr>􀂾 SOLICITOR\u003Cbr>Information on preparation courses for the SQE exams through BARBRI – Available to LLB students only:\u003Cbr>• PGDip (1 year)– Post Graduate Diploma in Law and Professional Practice (Foundations of Law)\u003Cbr>• MSc (2 years)– Master’s level law degree (Foundations of Law + Skills and practice areas)\u003Cbr>Both programs are designed to prepare students for the SQE exams. MSc includes free BARBRI prep sessions & PGDIP 50% discount.\u003Cbr>For any questions or additional information on these possibilities, please contact: [llb.pplemadrid@ie.edu](llb.pplemadrid@ie.edu)\u003Cbr>[Disclaimer:](Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is illustrative. It is the responsibility of the reader to)[ The information contained in this document is illustrative. It is the responsibility of the reader to](Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is illustrative. It is the responsibility of the reader to)[ ](Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is illustrative. It is the responsibility of the reader to)[frequently check the official sources of information mentioned in this document.](frequently check the official sources of information mentioned in this document.) |\n\n\n| Desired profile / ideal candidate |\n| --- |\n| Perfect Candidate\u003Cbr>􀂾 Academic Experience– Excellent GPA with outstanding academic records (Honors and minimum Excellence)\u003Cbr>􀂾 Corporate Law – A genuine interest for Corporate Law with a preferable proven academic or professional experience (Honors or Excellence in Corporate Courses / Previous Corporate Internships / Extra Activities related to Corporate Field)\u003Cbr>􀂾 Languages – Fluent in English (mandatory) and one or two additional languages\u003Cbr>􀂾 Extra Activities – Participation in activities such as: Moots / Legal Clinic / LawWithoutWalls / Young Corporate Program / President of IE Clubs / Class Representative / Mentoring / etc\u003Cbr>􀂾 International Background – Show and Demonstrate an International Experience and Diverse Culture Backgrounds (Volunteering Programs / Internships Abroad / Exchange Programs)\u003Cbr>􀂾 Soft Skills– Resilience / Communication Skills / Analytical Ability & Critical Thinking / Commercial Awareness / Presentation Skills\u003Cbr>􀂾 Participate in the UK Journey since the 1st Year (this increases the chances to secure a Training Contract):\u003Cbr>• 1st & 2nd Years: Open Days\u003Cbr>• 2nd & 3rd Years: Vacation Schemes\u003Cbr>􀂾 You SHOULD APPLY to all the vacancies available in a customized and tailormade approach. It is a matter of quantity WITH quality.\u003Cbr>􀂾 You SHOULD NOT focus your speech only talking about yourself, rather than THE COMPANY and the value the opportunity will add to the COMPANY and for your development. |\n| Opportunities in the UK |\n| • Open Days: applicat","cbCaifHuUygc6RXn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifHuUygc6RXn","pdf",169383,"English","# How to qualify as a Solicitor in the UK?\n## SQE route\n## Traditional route (GDL + LPC + TC)\n## BARBRI preparation courses\n## Desired profile / ideal candidate\n## Opportunities in the UK\n## Law firms in the UK\n## Relevant search engines","[{\"question\":\"What are the two main routes to qualify as a Solicitor in the UK?\",\"answer\":\"The document presents two options: the SQE route and the traditional route (GDL + LPC + Training Contract). 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