Recruitment of freelance SQE2 assessment markers

Nov 26, 2024

We are looking for experienced qualified solicitors to mark the SQE2 written assessments and/or attendance note/legal analysis as we continue to expand our pool of markers. Further information about the SQE2 written assessments and attendance note can be found in the SQE2 Assessment Specification.

We are particularly looking for solicitors with subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Business organisations, rules and procedures (including money laundering and financial services)
  • Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice
  • Property Practice

Your role will be to assess the candidates’ skills and application of law against the relevant assessment criteria.

This role is homebased, and you will attend virtual marking standardisation meetings and mark the written assessments and/or attendance note online, using our online marking platform.

Full marking training will be given to new markers.

Next steps

If you are interested in this opportunity, please copy and paste the link below into your web browser and complete the online form:

https://forms.gle/RF1TBgA4bXQga1e79

The form will ask you to indicate the legal discipline (or disciplines) in which you have subject expertise and to provide your contact details.

Upon registering your interest, we will provide further information, including a job description, rates of pay and information about the selection process. We will also ask you to provide a copy of your CV.

Please note that selection process will include attendance at an online SQE2 Examiner’s recruitment event. This event includes a slide presentation on SQE2 assessment methodology and criteria, and a marking exercise set in the context of either a Criminal Litigation or Dispute Resolution advocacy SQE2 skills assessment. The recruitment event is not remunerated, however, if your application for the role is successful, you will be paid for the marking that you do.

If you have any questions, please contact us on sqe2recruitment@kaplan.co.uk

If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the online form by 5:30pm on Friday 13 December.

Learn more: SQE2 Assessment Specification