Our 2025 SQE and QWE Combined Course now offers specialized professional modules, allowing you to build valuable experience in a specific legal area from the moment you begin your SQE studies. This innovative approach integrates professional training with academic learning, giving you a head start in today’s competitive legal market.

What Makes Our SQE and QWE Course Unique?

Our course goes beyond traditional legal education by providing real-life casework and hands-on experience in your chosen field. Alongside five hours of weekly SQE teaching, you’ll select from a range of specialised professional modules, including:

• Complex Criminal Appeals
• Public Law and Civil Liberties
• Fitness to Practise
• Domestic Violence
• Welfare and Housing

From day one, you’ll receive training in your chosen area and work on real cases, gaining practical insights and skills that set you apart from other candidates. This unique combination of academic rigor and professional experience ensures your CV stands out in a crowded market.

The Importance of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)

To qualify as a solicitor under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, you must complete at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). Here’s what you need to know about completing your QWE:

Flexibility in Gaining QWE:

• You can complete your QWE before, during, or after taking the SQE assessments.
• Options include traditional training contracts, volunteering at legal advice centers, working as a paralegal, or completing a law degree placement.
• Experience from previous roles may also count toward your QWE requirements.

Structure of QWE:

• Gain QWE in one continuous block (e.g., a two-year training contract) or in stages at up to four organizations.
• For example, six months of pro bono work in a legal advice center and 18 months as a paralegal in a law firm would meet the required two years.

Signing Off QWE:

• Your QWE must be signed off by a solicitor or the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) at your place of work.
• Alternatively, a qualified solicitor with direct knowledge of your work can sign it off, even if they’re outside your organization and don’t hold a practicing certificate.

Why Professional Experience Matters

In today’s legal industry, professional experience is essential for standing out. Our course ensures you gain:

• Focused, real-world experience in a specific legal area.
• Practical skills and knowledge that give you a competitive edge.
• Opportunities to build a tailored CV that highlights your specialized expertise.

Course Start Dates for 2025

We offer multiple start dates to fit your schedule:

• 3rd February 2025
• 17th March 2025
• 21st April 2025
• 1st September 2025
• 13th October 2025

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Take the first step toward becoming a solicitor by joining our SQE and QWE Combined Course. Gain the academic knowledge, practical skills, and professional experience you need to succeed in the legal field. With our specialized professional modules and flexible QWE options, you’ll be well-prepared to thrive in your legal career.

Enroll today to secure your spot and start building your future as a solicitor.