Pathways to qualification

January 2025

Our pathways to admission and what you need to do to qualify.

SQE candidates

Qualified lawyers

Barrister of England and Wales (full practising certificate)

CILEX Practitioner or Chartered Legal Executive

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland solicitor

Scottish solicitor (full practising rights)

Solicitor apprentice

Legal Practice Course

Swiss lawyers

Use www.sra.org.uk/pathways to link to this page.