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That employment is paid or, in the case of future employment, will be paid.  \n1.2 Consistently on average at least 70% of the applicant’s current work (or, if contracted to work in the future, will upon joining) focus on social welfare law.  \n1.3 It is anticipated that consistently on average at least 70% of the applicant’s work will continue to focus on social welfare law during their SQE and for two years after their SQE qualification has been gained and the applicant has been admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales.  \n1.4 Social welfare law consists of legal representation for low-income, disadvantaged communities; provided to individuals. Examples of practice areas include:  \n1.4.1 Actions against public authorities  \n1.4.2 Crime  \n1.4.3 Debt  \n1.4.4 Community care  \n1.4.5 Discrimination  \n1.4.6 Education  \n1.4.7 Employment  \n1.4.8 Family  \n1.4.9 Housing  \n1.4.10 Immigration  \n1.4.11 Inquests  \n1.4.12 Mental health  \n1.4.13 Welfare benefits  \n1.5 The applicant agrees to promptly informing [SWSQF@citysolicitors.org.uk](SWSQF@citysolicitors.org.uk), SWSQF Committee and BARBRI should there be any changes to their employment, during the application process and/or after funding has been awarded. This would include (and not  \n3203978498/1/08 Oct 2024  \n1  \nlimited to) change in employer, type of social welfare work carried out by the applicant or decision to leave the social welfare sector entirely. The applicant understands such changes may make them ineligible for the fund and/or may be required to pay back any funding received.  \nEducational Qualifications  \nThe applicant must have one of the following:  \n2.1 A UK degree awarded at level 6 (or above) by a recognised degree-awarding body. This is usually an undergraduate degree but can also be diplomas or other qualifications  \n2.2 An equivalent UK qualification. These are:  \n2.2.1 An accredited qualification at level 6 (or above) of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, awarded by a recognised degree-awarding body  \n2.2.2 A regulated qualification at level 6 (or above) of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) . This includes CILEx level 6 qualifications  \n2.2.3 An apprenticeship at level 6 or above, approved by the government departments of England, Wales or Northern Ireland  \n2.2.4 A qualification or apprenticeship at level 9 or above of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework, accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) or awarded by a Scottish degree awarding body.  \n2.3 An overseas qualification:  \n2.3.1 Shown to be equivalent to either a UK degree/equivalent qualification through a UK NARIC Statement of Comparability; or  \n2.3.2 An accredited qualification at level 6 (or above) of the European Qualifications.  \nFinancial Criteria  \nApplicants are required to confirm:  \n3.1 At the time of application and for those applying for SQE1 and 2, when starting the SQE 1 preparation course and for those only applying for SQE2, when starting the SQE 2 prep","cbCaicV94yEWwCxc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicV94yEWwCxc","pdf",693542,"English","# Eligibility Criteria\n## Working in Social Welfare Law\n## Educational Qualifications\n## Financial Criteria\n## SQE and Qualification","[{\"question\":\"Who can apply to the SWSQF 2025 fund?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must be ready to start the Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE) in 2025. 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