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The traditional journey to solicitor qualification...

The flexible SQE journey to solicitor qualification...

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Original route

Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

Apply to start a full-time GDL in 2021 if you have a degree other than law, a non-qualifying law degree or a law degree obtained outside the UK

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Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Apply for the full time LPC course if you hold a qualifying UK law degree or a GDL

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The new route to qualification...

Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)

Apply here for a course to help prepare you for the SQE assessments

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International Applicants

How to qualify as a lawyer in the UK - guidance for non-UK nationals

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Further careers resources

Including guidance on QWE, PRT, CPD and alternative legal careers

Further careers resources

Alternative routes to qualification

Don't hold a degree? Other routes are available to qualify as a solicitor

Alternative routes to qualification

Funding options whilst qualifying

Explore your options for financing your studies

Funding your studies

Qualifying Work Experience Survey

Aspiring solicitors - help us develop an excellent qualifying work experience service for you

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