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QWE could be a range of different legal experiences, rather than just the traditional training contract. This makes it possible for volunteering roles and placements through university to count towards the total.  \nYou’re likely to want to do a conversion course in English/Welsh law – the typical route is to do a postgraduate diploma in law (PGDL) followed by an SQE preparation course.  \nOther countries  \nThere are different routes to becoming a solicitor for students from any discipline.  \n One way to think about this is through jurisdictions-where would you like to  \npractise?  \nYou then follow this route  \nWhich country are you interested in working in?  \nCareers Service  \nWhat are the routes towards qualifying as a solicitor?  \nRoutes vary – research firms recruiting into other  \njurisdictions. Check with the Law  \nYes  \nDiploma in  \nOther countries  \nOrganisations and firms will manage the SQE and QWE Society or Bar  \nProfessional Legal Practice  \n(1 year full time; 2 years part time)  \nTraineeship  \n(2 years)  \nSolicitor  \n• Apply for admission to the Law Society of  \nScotland  \n• Apply for a practising certificate  \nin different ways so make sure you do your research.  \nCouncil/Association for the country you  \nYou need to meet four requirements set out by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA):  \n• Complete a degree (in any subject) or equivalent.  \n• Complete SQE parts 1 and 2-SQE 1 must be completed before SQE 2.  \n• Complete 2 years of QWE-no more than 4 different organisations. QWE can be completed before, alongside, or after SQE1 and SQE2 .  \n• Meet the SRA’s suitability requirements.  \nare interested in – it usually involves passing a set of exams.  \nSolicitor  \nApply for admission to the role of solicitors through the SRAQWE must be completed before applying for admission  \nWhere can you do a traineeship?  \n• Big law firms; tend to be large commercial firms-can recruit two years in advance  \n• Smaller, medium sized firms; high street firms-recruit as and when they need a trainee  \n• In-house organisations; private or public sector-can offer anything from current vacancies up to 1-2 years in advance  \nWhen are you due to graduate from your LLB?  \nI already have, and have started the Diploma:  \nMost of the large commercial firms advertising will be recruiting for 2025/2026 start dates so you may have a 1-2 year gap after finishing your Diploma. Through the year, opportunities for 2024 starts will arise, particularly with smaller firms and just-in-time recruitment.  \n2024:  \nApply for traineeships starting 2025 or 2026. Look at routes in via vacation placements too.  \n2025:  \nTalk to firms about internships/vacation placements and early applications to 2026 traineeships.  \n2026 or later:  \nSome firms offer work experience opportunities for earlier year students and you can get an insight into different areas of work to help inform your future choices.  \nJuly 2023","cbCaibe76zjyYRRd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibe76zjyYRRd","pdf",325512,"English","# What are the routes towards qualifying as a solicitor?\n## Core requirements and the SQE/QWE system\n## English/Welsh vs Scotland and jurisdiction choices\n## Traineeships: where they are offered\n## Timing for applications and intake years","[{\"question\":\"What is the new qualification route introduced in September 2021?\",\"answer\":\"The new route is the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) system combined with 2 years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). 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