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Detailed SQE2 exemption guides for all 112 qualifications the SRA recognises. Download the list (CSV)
- SQE2 Exemption for an Abogado from Argentina
- SQE2 Exemption for a Legal Practitioner (Solicitor) from Australia
- SQE2 Exemption for a Rechtsanwalt from Austria
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Bahrain
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Bangladesh
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Belarus
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Belarus
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocaat or Avocat from Belgium
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advogado from Brazil
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate/Attorney at Law from Bulgaria
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Cameroon
- SQE2 Exemption for a Solicitor from Cameroon
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Canada (Alberta)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Canada (British Columbia)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Canada (Ontario)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Canada (Quebec)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Canada (Saskatchewan)
- SQE2 Exemption for an Abogado from Chile
- SQE2 Exemption for an Abogado from Colombia
- SQE2 Exemption for an Odvejetnik/Odvjetnica from Croatia
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Cyprus
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advokat from Czechia
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advokat from Denmark
- SQE2 Exemption for an Abogado from Dominican Republic
- SQE2 Exemption for a Mohamy/Lawyer from Egypt
- SQE2 Exemption for a Legal Practitioner from Fiji
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney from Finland
- SQE2 Exemption for an Avocat from France
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Georgia
- SQE2 Exemption for a Rechtsanwalt from Germany
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Ghana
- SQE2 Exemption for a Dikigoros from Greece
- SQE2 Exemption for a Barrister from Hong Kong
- SQE2 Exemption for a Solicitor from Hong Kong
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney from Hungary
- SQE2 Exemption for an Ugyved from Hungary
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer (Lögmaður) from Iceland
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from India
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Indonesia
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney at Law from Iran
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Isle of Man
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Israel
- SQE2 Exemption for an Avvocato from Italy
- SQE2 Exemption for a Bengoshi (Attorney in Law) from Japan
- SQE2 Exemption for a Public Prosecutor from Japan
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Jordan
- SQE2 Exemption for a Legal Consultant from Kazakhstan
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Kenya
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney at Law from Korea (Republic of Korea)
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney from Kurdistan
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Lebanon
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney from Liechtenstein
- SQE2 Exemption for an Avocat à la Cour from Luxembourg
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Macao
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate and Solicitor from Malaysia
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Malta
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney-at-Law from Mauritius
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney at Law from Mexico
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Moldova
- SQE2 Exemption for an Odvjetnik from Montenegro
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocaat from Netherlands
- SQE2 Exemption for a Barrister and Solicitor from New Zealand
- SQE2 Exemption for a Barrister and Solicitor from Nigeria
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advokat from Norway
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Pakistan
- SQE2 Exemption for an Abogado from Panama
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from People's Republic of China
- SQE2 Exemption for an Abogado from Peru
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney from Philippines
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Poland
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney at Law (Radca Prawny) from Poland
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advogado from Portugal
- SQE2 Exemption for a Barrister from Republic of Ireland
- SQE2 Exemption for a Solicitor from Republic of Ireland
- SQE2 Exemption for an Avocat from Romania
- SQE2 Exemption for a Consilier Juridic’s (legal advisers) from Romania
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Russia
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Russia
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Rwanda
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Saudi Arabia
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Serbia
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate and Solicitor from Singapore
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advokat from Slovakia
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney from Slovenia
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney or advocate from South Africa
- SQE2 Exemption for an Abogado from Spain
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney at Law from Sri Lanka
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Sudan
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advokat from Sweden
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney from Switzerland
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Taiwan
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney at Law from Trinidad and Tobago
- SQE2 Exemption for an Avukat from Turkey
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Uganda
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from Ukraine
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Ukraine
- SQE2 Exemption for a Barrister (completed pupillage) from United Kingdom (England & Wales)
- SQE2 Exemption for a CILEX Practitioner from United Kingdom (England & Wales)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Chartered Legal Executive from United Kingdom (England & Wales)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Cost Lawyer from United Kingdom (England & Wales)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Licensed Conveyancer from United Kingdom (England & Wales)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Patent Attorney from United Kingdom (England & Wales)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Trade Mark Attorney from United Kingdom (England & Wales)
- SQE2 Exemption for an Advocate from United Kingdom (Jersey)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Solicitor from United Kingdom (Jersey)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Solicitor from United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
- SQE2 Exemption for a Solicitor from United Kingdom (Scotland)
- SQE2 Exemption for an Attorney from United States of America (All states)
- SQE2 Exemption for an Abogado from Uruguay
- SQE2 Exemption for an Abogado from Venezuela
- SQE2 Exemption for a Lawyer from Vietnam
- SQE2 Exemption for a Legal Practitioner from Zimbabwe
SQE2 exemptions: common questions
Do SQE2 exemptions apply to non-qualified foreign lawyers?
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.
Can I apply for an SQE1 exemption as well as an SQE2 exemption?
These are the three exemptions you can apply for:
- SQE1 Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) 1
- SQE1 Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) 2
- SQE2
We will not grant exemptions from part of an assessment.
You must show how your qualifications and/or experience are based on a legal system that is not substantially different from that in England and Wales. If you cannot show this, we will not be able to grant exemptions from the assessments.
Additionally your qualification (or related jurisdiction) must require you to comply with a code of conduct or ethical obligations that are similar to those in the SRA Code of Conduct.
I am unsure if the documents I have are valid and sufficient to apply for an SQE2 exemption. What should I do?
If you are uncertain about the validity and sufficiency of your documents for an SQE2 exemption, do not worry. Each application is reviewed individually. Ensure that you provide all necessary evidence, such as your professional qualification certificates and references. If you have any questions, please contact the SRA directly for guidance—they are available to help you through the process.