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Can I gain qualifying work experience through simulated legal services?

One of 78 answers in the FQPS Academy SQE FAQ library, covering how to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.

No, simulated legal services do not count towards Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) for the SQE. The QWE must involve real-life work as it's designed to give candidates practical experience of how solicitors operate in practice, the challenges they face, and how they serve real clients.

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