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This checklist will help guide you through critical steps to successfully qualify as a Solicitor in England & Wales.  \nSQE1 is the multiple-choice exam that can be taken at a Pearson Vue center in your home country if available.  \nSQE2 is the practical exam that must be taken partially in England and Wales  \nMany international lawyers are exempt from the SQE2 practical exam, which saves candidates investment of time and resources to become dual-qualified. This checklist will guide on finding your exemption pathway and applying.  \nLearn more about the SQE with our SQE Prospectus.  \nDetermine your exemption  \nExemptions from the SQE assessments are only available to qualified lawyers which allows practice in an international jurisdiction.  \nAgreed exemptions exempt international lawyers from certain jurisdictions from SQE2 without proof of practice. This is due to the nature of this jurisdiction’s qualification process.  \nIndividual exemptions exempt international lawyers from certain jurisdictions from SQE2 with proof of two-years’ legal work experience gained either as part of your qualification or after it (or a combination of these) .  \nAlthough you may have an exemption for part of the SQE, you will also need to satisfy the SRA’s English language requirements.  \nWhich exemption does your qualifying jurisdiction fall under? Check the Solicitors Regulation Authority Exemption Website.  \n| \u003Cbr>|  Create an account with the SRA or log in to existing account\u003Cbr>You are required to create a mySRA account that comes with a unique SRA number for identification purposes. You will need this number as you move through thequalification process. |\n| --- | --- |\n\nmySRA  \nAdd your jurisdiction  \nWithin your account you will need to add jurisdiction from which you  \nare qualified in. You will need to provide information such as the country, state or territory (if applicable), and date of qualification.  \nPrepare for the SQE with BARBRI  \n Start a new application  \nIn your mySRA account  , you will need to start a new application and choose the individual application for qualified lawyer exemption.  \nRead all of the instructions and click Get Started.  \nDownload and fill out forms according to instructions  \nPay attention to agreed & individual exemptions as the individual exemption candidates will have more form parts to fill out.  \nSection 1 through 4a for agreed & individual exemptions  \nSection 4b, 7, 8 for individual exemptions.  \nNote: section 8 is only if you have less than two years professional legal work experience.  \n|  Upload your documents |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| You will need to upload your:\u003Cbr>• Completed form\u003Cbr>• Any supporting documents\u003Cbr>Supporting documents may include certificate of good standing (or your\u003Cbr>home jurisdiction’s equivalent), references, and reference certificate of good standing. |  |\n\n| |  Submit & pay |\n| --- | --- |\n| Agree that you have read and understood the declaration. Click submit. Payment is through third party. |  |\n\nMonitor progress  \nIt can take up 180 days to process and decide your exemption.  \nPrepare for the SQE with BARBRI  \n Course, and book your exam  \nIf you have not yet taken your SQE1 exam, you will want to enroll in a BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, Book your exam.  \nAfter results of your SQE1, you will then need to complete:  \n•  Character & suitability  \n• Admission to the roll of solicitors  \nCongratulations! You are now a Solicitor in England & Wales.  \nHave more questions?  \nBook a meeting with our BARBRI SQE Prep team.  \nA4 | 10.21.22  \nPrepare for the SQE with BARBRI","cbCaifVEeoWnrsuH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifVEeoWnrsuH","pdf",1122491,"English","# Determine your exemption\n## Exemption types and eligibility\n## Check the SRA Exemption Website\n# Use mySRA account\n## Create or log in to mySRA\n## Add your qualifying jurisdiction\n## Start the exemption application\n# Download, fill, and submit forms\n## Prepare for agreed vs individual exemptions\n## Upload required documents\n## Submit and pay\n# Monitor progress and next steps\n## Processing timeline\n## SQE1 prep and post-SQE1 requirements","[{\"question\":\"What are SQE1 and SQE2, and where can they be taken?\",\"answer\":\"SQE1 is a multiple-choice exam that can be taken at a Pearson VUE center in your home country if available. 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