Qualified lawyers
Updated 15 July 2024
A qualified lawyer is someone who holds a professional legal qualification which confers rights to practise in England and Wales or in another jurisdiction.
What you need to become a solicitor of England and Wales:
Qualifying work experience
Unlike other SQE candidates, qualified lawyers do not need two years’ qualifying work experience.
Pathways to qualification
Find your pathway to qualification and what you need to do next, including UK lawyers.
SQE training options
See the different options available when studying for the SQE assessments.
Qualified lawyers regulations
Find out more about principles and approach to qualification for qualified lawyers.
Qualified lawyers with the Legal Practice Course
Qualified lawyers have two qualification options if they have the LPC. Learn more
Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme
Information for lawyers who may have previously taken a QLTS assessment.
Jurisdictions where there is political unrest
Learn more about what we do for lawyers from jurisdictions where there is political unrest.