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Can you apply to an SQE 2 Exemption if you are Advocate working in the India Jurisdiction?

Find below the SRA instructions on how to apply for an SQE2 Exemption.

You can apply for an individual SQE2 exemption.

Foreign-qualified Advocate from India who aim to practice in England and Wales might find the complexities of the SQE exam process overwhelming. With your distinctive qualifications and experience acquired in different legal jurisdictions, you can be eligible to apply for an SQE2 Exemption making your SQE journey easier,. We have build this page so you can easily understand if India Jurisdiction has an agreed SQE2 exemption making your SQE 2 Exemption application even easier.


If you already know everything about the SQE Exam, go directly to this section:

How can I apply for SQE 2 Exemption?

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How can I apply for SQE2 Exemption?

To gain an SQE2 exemption, you must show that you have the skills and legal knowledge assessed and applied to the same standard as candidates taking the SQE2.

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SQE2 Exemption for Advocate from India:

The SRA is clear for your jurisdiction, just remember this:

You can apply for an individual SQE2 exemption.

Apply for an SQE agreed exemption
Apply for an individual SQE assessment exemption

How to do it?

To do this, you will need to provide:

  • evidence that you have passed the All India Bar exam and evidence of your professional qualification with your local Bar, eg an admissions certificate or a certificate of good standing
  • or, if you qualified before 2010, evidence of your professional qualification, eg an admissions certificate or a certificate of good standing
  • a reference showing you have at least two years' legal work experience post-qualification as an Indian advocate
  • proof of your referee(s) professional qualification, eg an admissions certificate or a certificate of good standing.
Apply for an SQE agreed exemption
Apply for an individual SQE assessment exemption
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→ What to do before applying your SQE 2 Exemption?

When you intent to apply for an SQE2 Exemption the first step is of course to create your mySRA and then ensure your legal qualifications and jurisdictions are updated in mySRA under 'My profile'.

You cannot apply for the agreed exemption until this is done. Note that you must already be admitted; you cannot set a future admission date.
Check list before applying to the SQE2 Exemption
Create your mySRA account
Add your legal qualifications and jurisdictions in mySRA

How much cost the SQE2 Exemption Application?

For Advocate working in India jurisdiction, the application fee for an SQE2 Exemption is £265 (unless you are a UK lawyer applying for an agreed exemption, for which there is no fee).

£265
SQE2 Exemption Application Fee
180 Days
The SRA will let you know their decision within 180 days. You cannot re-apply for exemptions during this time.

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