Former Qualifying Lawyers Transfer Scheme candidates

SQE route

The deadline for using SQE2 as an equivalent to the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) OSCE has now passed. The deadline to apply for admission under the QLTS route was 31 March 2024. To find out your options and for any queries relating to admission to the roll of solicitors, please contact the SRA on contactcentre@sra.org.uk or 0370 606 2555.

You will now need to qualify through the SQE route. You can no longer use your old SQE account and will need to create a new one and provide your ID details again. This will reset your SQE assessment attempts to zero. You can then complete your pre booking steps and plan when you wish to attempt the SQE assessments. Information on when to take the SQE can be found on the Timings page.

Exemptions

For information on SQE exemptions that may apply to you as a qualified lawyer please visit the SRA’s website. There is also further information about how to apply to the SRA for an exemption.

Further help

If you have any SQE or assessment related questions, please contact the SQE Candidate Services Team.

Historical information about the QLTS can be found on the Kaplan QLTS website.

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Ready to register for the SQE?

Create your personal SQE account and book your assessments.

Register for SQE 

Have you passed the SQE?

Find out what happens after passing the SQE and admission to the roll of solicitors.

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