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<blockquote data-quote="Orla" data-source="post: 122270" data-attributes="member: 9986"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>You will have to complete the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) to qualify as a lawyer in England & Wales. You can read more about the SQE <a href="https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/qualifying-from-abroad-to-work-in-england-and-wales#:~:text=From%20September%202021%2C%20lawyers%20from,same%20exam%20as%20domestic%20candidates." target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>You might qualify for an exemption from part(s) of the SQE assessments - this would depend on your experience. You can find out more about possible exemptions, and further guidance for international lawyers wishing to qualify in the UK, <a href="https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/international/how-to-become-a-solicitor-a-guide-for-international-lawyers-and-overseas-students#exemptions" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>All the very best of luck with the rest of your legal training, and with the move to the UK!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Orla, post: 122270, member: 9986"] Hello! You will have to complete the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) to qualify as a lawyer in England & Wales. You can read more about the SQE [URL='https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/qualifying-from-abroad-to-work-in-england-and-wales#:~:text=From%20September%202021%2C%20lawyers%20from,same%20exam%20as%20domestic%20candidates.']here[/URL]. You might qualify for an exemption from part(s) of the SQE assessments - this would depend on your experience. You can find out more about possible exemptions, and further guidance for international lawyers wishing to qualify in the UK, [URL='https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/international/how-to-become-a-solicitor-a-guide-for-international-lawyers-and-overseas-students#exemptions']here[/URL]. All the very best of luck with the rest of your legal training, and with the move to the UK! [/QUOTE]
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