Skip to content

Do SQE2 exemptions apply to non-qualified foreign lawyers?

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

No, SQE2 exemptions are only available to qualified lawyers. This means you must hold a legal professional qualification that allows you to practise in your jurisdiction. Non-qualified foreign lawyers must first become qualified in their jurisdiction before applying for any SQE exemptions.

Still not sure how this applies to you?

Every SQE journey is different. Talk it through with a solicitor qualified in England and Wales. No sales speech, just guidance.

People are talking

The new way to prepare
the SQE starts here.