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The solicitor profession is used and trusted by people at some of the most difficult times in their lives. The work of the profession is key to the delivery of the legal services that support the rule of law and underpin social and economic transactions across different sectors and jurisdictions.  \n2. We set the standards for the profession in the public interest. It is critical that everyone can have confidence that people joining the profession all meet the same high standards. In order to do that, we must be sure that entry into the profession is consistent, up to date and fit for purpose.  \n3. This briefing sets out the story of the development of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) to date, covering the rationale, the objective and the detail of the work that has been undertaken on a range of important components of this new approach to qualification. We will update this briefing regularly.  \n4. The first steps towards the SQE were taken in 2011 when the Legal Education and Training Review was commissioned. Significant work in the intervening years has identified problems with the current system of qualification. There are inconsistencies in how routes into the profession are currently assessed , meaning we cannot be confident that everyone is meeting the same standards at point of entry. The current system is also expensive and inflexible, which creates difficulties for many aspiring solicitors, particularly those from less affluent and diverse backgrounds.  \n5. 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