Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) involves a minimum of two years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience, providing legal services where you have the opportunity to develop the competences for solicitors.
QWE must involve providing legal services, as defined by the Legal Services Act 2007 (s. 12).
This means that any work that involves delivering legal services is likely to be considered QWE (refer to the list below).
QWE can be gained in England, Wales, or overseas, and it does not necessarily need to cover English and Welsh law.
It's important to note that QWE can be gained before, during, or after sitting the SQE assessments and can even include experience from previous roles.
This could be gained in a variety of settings, including:
Roles that do not involve delivering legal services, as defined by the Legal Services Act 2007, are unlikely to be considered QWE.
Simulated legal services, such as mock trials or moot court competitions, also do not count as QWE.
The experience must be real and practical.
The Legal Services Act 2007 (s. 12) defines legal activity and can help candidates decide whether their role involves delivering legal services.
To determine whether your current or previous job, role, or experience can count as QWE, consider the following questions:
If you answer 'yes' to all of these questions, your experience is likely to be considered QWE.
Remember, the definition of 'full time' or its equivalent is not prescribed and is left to the discretion of QWE providers/employers.To know more about SQE Exam.
Candidates only need to register their two years' QWE by the time they apply for admission as a solicitor.
For more information - https://www.sra.org.uk/qwe-registration
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