How can a foreigner become a solicitor in the UK?
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What if you want to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales, but you are not British, and you do not live in the UK?
Well, one of the requirements, in addition to being able to pass the exam, is that you need to have a degree. If you studied overseas, and you want to rely on your foreign degree, then you need to be able to show that it is equivalent to a UK degree. But it does not have to be in the subject of law, it could be in another subject.
You will need to sit and pass both SQE1 and SQE2. SQE1 and the written assessments of SQE2 can be taken abroad. However, the SQE2 oral assessments can currently only be taken in England and Wales.
You then need to complete 2 years of qualifying work experience. This can be undertaken in any country. Plus, the experience does not need to cover the law of England and Wales. However, the experience does need to be signed off by a solicitor of England and Wales as meeting the requirements.
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At what point it would be necessary to acquire a proper british accent?
There is no such requirement for any role.
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I have 2 questions regarding the time period of the 2 years qualified work experience:
If I come from a country like Mexico where being a lawyer is not a profession regulated by a specific authority as in your case (a law degree is enough to practice) and I have how to prove work experience in Mexico. Is that valid for the 2-year QWE?
If I already live in the United Kingdom and work as a paralegal but have not passed the exams, this work experience is already valid for the 2-year QWE or it will only become valid once I pass the exams, and before passing the exams that experience will not be valid account?
Hi there, thank you for your message. You can go through your QWE for SQE before, during or after your SQE. Please refer to this page for more information: www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/sqe/qualifying-work-experience-candidates/
Thanks for the informative video . Kindly say if one is already in UK would the experience that they had in a foreign country as a lawyer would that be accounted towards the qualifying work experience. Also what kind of equivalence is required for a foreign Law Degree is required to sit in the SQE1 and 2 exams
Hi there, thank you for your message. Please refer to this page for more information: www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/sqe/qualifying-work-experience-candidates/
Hello sir, I am a Nigerian, but I completed LLB degree (English Legal System) from Cyprus, however my degree was solely UK Law. How can i become a lawyer in the UK. Do I need to go back to law school in my country (Nigeria) or do I need to go to do my LLM before coming to UK for my Bar exams? I would appreciate your opinions. Thank you!
Hi there, thank you for your message. If you have a degree and qualifying work experience for SQE, then you can take SQE to be able to practice law in the UK. Please refer to this page for more details: www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/sqe/
I've got one question but I'm not sure to be at the right place (sorry if not) : today in 2023, as a French person, living in France, do I have the right to buy a property in Great Britain, apartment or house, to live there (without working) ?
Hi. You can buy a property in the uk. To live permanently in the uk you need to have a relevant visa to stay in the uk and that depends the category you want to chose or something which is relevant to your qualification or experience or the availability of funds
If I am a foreign lawyer, how can I go about finding a solicitor to sign off my QWE? Or it's practically impossible if I don't have a local employer?
As a foreign lawyer seeking to complete your QWE, I would suggest some or all of the following steps: Networking, Contacting Local Law Firms, Events and online seminars, Legal Recruitment Agencies, Online Legal Communities, Consult with Regulatory Authorities (SRA in this case), you might also consider Part-Time or Remote Work. I hope this is helpful.
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Is it possible to pass the sqe for a Moroccan and how can we got a signature for the work experience from a solicitor in England,
Would’ve been easier if I study in England Then pass the solicitor exam
Hi there, you would only need to get your QWE signed off by a lawyer. Please find more details here: www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/sqe/qualifying-work-experience-candidates/
when will the mock exams for sqe1 be available for purchase?
Hi there, we are aiming to release it by 1st of January 2024. Currently, we are offering SQE1 preparation course with 360 question mock exam divided into FLK1 and FLK 2 questions and practice area modules if you would like to get started with your preparation, here is the link for more details: futuresolicitor.co.uk
I have studied bachelor of laws in Zambia and my only experience is 5 years working as court clerk judiciary Zambia do I qualify.. your response will be highly appreciated...
@@futuresolicitorhow can I fill exam online pls share steps how to fill it
Hi Tom, hope you’re doing well. I’m an international student, have done LLB Hons from the University of London. Currently, I do not have the funds to do SQE from England. What should be my next step?
Hi there, you don't need to be in London to prepare for SQE exam. For example, with the help of our SQE1 preparation course, you can study and prepare for the exam from anywhere in the world. Once you feel you are ready, you can then take the exam at one of the Test centre near you.
I have completed LL.B in 2018 and LL.M in 2022 in India . How will be the SQE ??
Hi there, you could take the SQE exam. Once you pass the exam with qualifying work experience, you will be able to practice in England and Wales. Check out preparation course here: futuresolicitor.co.uk
Please ans me.
If I study law in the uk as an International law student, can i become a Barrister in the UK?
Yes of course
@@lawabiding123 Thank you.
Will internships at law firms in a foreign country count? And part time experience as legal research assistant at university?
Hi there, your work experience as an intern at a law firm can count if you were interning in legal services and not for example administration of the law firm. Legal research assistant would not count, as your QWE would have to be recorded by SRA registered lawyer. Please refer to this page for more details: www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/sqe/qualifying-work-experience-candidates/
@@futuresolicitor thank you for your response. I did go through the site but I am have a llb from India and LLM from US any experience I have had working in the legal space is with attorneys of these countries specifically. The legal research is also for an attorney in the US would that still count ? The link answers my questions but I’d like to know specifically for my case.
@@Vaiyrut If your role has not been recorded in a qualifying manner, your work experience will not count towards 2 years of QWE: "please make sure the solicitor of England and Wales or compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) we regulate are aware that they will need to confirm your QWE.". Source: www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/sqe/qualifying-work-experience-candidates/registering-qualifying-work-experience/
If you are a qualified lawyer or solicitor in another jurisdiction, you might be able to get an exemption. But you didn't mention anything about this in your post.
Hi Sir, I am a law graduate from India. Can I appear for UK SQE examinations from India? Is there any online provision for this exam?
Hi there, yes you can sit the exam in one of the Test Centres in India, please check the following link for dates and locations those exams are taking place: sqe.sra.org.uk/exam-arrangements/dates-and-locations
If i am a lawyer in Belgium, can I become a lawyer in the UK?
Yes if you are Advocaat or Avocat from Belgium, your qualification has an agreed SQE2 exemption. This only applies to lawyers who have qualified through a jurisdiction's full legal qualification route and are not cross-qualified from another jurisdiction. Refer to this link for the details: www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/qualified-lawyers/sqe-exemptions/
Is it easy to get a job after passing sqe ?
There are multiple factors involved in that process. We can't help with employment.
I am an Attorney-at-Law with 10 years experience from Sri Lanka presently live (from 12.12.2022) in England under Student Dependent Visa. I have a non law related bachelor degree and Master of Human Rights and Multiculturalism
May I get any exception as a foreign qualified Lawyer
Thanks
Hi there, thank you for getting in touch. SRA has a very good article here: www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/guidance/registered-foreign-lawyers/
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I am a fresh law graduate from India with no qualifying work experience but I have a degree in law of 5 years i.e. BA LLB (Hons). Can I qualify SQE 1 & 2 and get registered as a solicitor and start working?
Hi there, you might benefit from some of the SQE exemptions, more here: www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/qualified-lawyers/sqe-exemptions/
i am from Kuwait trying to secure job in UK but for me to practice they ask SQE and the exam look so hard🥲
Hi there, we make it very easy to study for the exam using video explanations, colourful study notes, diagrams and mock exams that you can take: futuresolicitor.co.uk
I don't think anyone would ask you to have SQE to seek an employment since you wouldn't be a solicitor unless you meet a) SQE 1 And 2 and issued with a practicing certificate from SRA