have a UK degree in any subject or a qualification or experience that is equivalent to this or an overseas equivalent qualification
provide a certificate of good standing from all jurisdiction(s) where you are admitted.

You are exempt from the SQE assessments and are not required to do qualifying work experience.

To qualify as a solicitor, you will need to:

have a UK degree in any subject or a qualification or experience that is equivalent to this or an overseas equivalent qualification
pass the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments or apply for an SQE2 exemption
meet our character and suitability requirements.

You are not required to do qualifying work experience, as we will recognise your existing qualification and experience.

You can qualify through the SQE route. You will need to:

have a UK degree in any subject or a qualification or experience that is equivalent to this or an overseas equivalent qualification
pass both stages of the SQE assessment
two years' full-time (or equivalent) qualifying work experience
meet our character and suitability requirements.

This includes those looking to qualify through an apprenticeship.

You can chose to qualify through the LPC route until 2032. You'll need to:

Or you can qualify through the SQE route. You will need to:

have a UK degree in any subject or a qualification or experience that is equivalent to this or an overseas equivalent qualification
pass both stages of the SQE assessment
two years' full-time (or equivalent) qualifying work experience
meet our character and suitability requirements.

You can qualify under the LPC route up until 2032. You'll need to:

You can chose to qualify through the LPC route by getting a period of recognised training or an equivalent to this.

You can qualify under the LPC route up until 2032. You'll need to:

You can use the combination of qualifying work experience and successfully passing SQE2 as equivalent to the period of recognised training.

You will also still need to meet our character and suitability requirements but do not need to complete the Professional Skills Course.

Again, you will have until 2032 to qualify this way.