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It outlines what SQE1 tests (functioning legal knowledge and application of legal principles), how it is delivered, and the costs. It also details SQE2’s practical written and oral skills testing, practice rights across litigation, property, wills and business structures, and SQE1 exemptions. 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You will need to complete the SQE route  \n• Passed the MCT? You can take the OSCE or SQE2  \n– Pass the OSCE, you must apply for admission by 31 August 2022  \n– Pass the SQE2, you must apply for admission by 31 August 2023  \n• If you do not apply by the deadline, you will have to complete the SQE route  \nWhere is the detail?  \n• SQE1 Assessment Specification and sample questions  \n• SQE2 Assessment Specification and sample questions  \n[sqe.sra.org.uk](sqe.sra.org.uk)","cbCaiqWcgM5LHY5F","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqWcgM5LHY5F","pdf",117487,"English","# Qualified lawyers-qualifying as a solicitor\n## SQE1\n## SQE2\n## Practice rights\n## SQE1 exemption\n## Top tips for SQE exemptions\n## QLTS transitional arrangements\n## Where is the detail?","[{\"question\":\"What qualifications are required to qualify as a solicitor?\",\"answer\":\"You must hold a legal qualification allowing practice in the UK or an international jurisdiction, and you need a degree or other level 6 qualification. You also must pass SQE1 and SQE2 assessments and meet character and suitability requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"What does SQE1 assess and how is it delivered?\",\"answer\":\"SQE1 has two parts assessing functioning legal knowledge and the identification and application of legal principles to client problems and transactions. It is taken over two days and can be done in UK or international centres.\"},{\"question\":\"What practice rights are available after qualifying?\",\"answer\":\"Practice rights include conducting criminal litigation (including advising clients at the police station), conducting civil litigation/dispute resolution, property practice, and wills and intestacy/probate administration, as well as rules and procedures for business organisations.\"}]","Qualified Lawyers - Qualifying as a Solicitor | PDF",1790449232,28]