a closer look at Qualifying Work Experience (SQE pt.2)
In this episode the ReImagine Law team are joined by Lisa Slater and Lucy Blackburn to unpick the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the Qualifying Work Experience component of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BlDmLUk5HeWneie7eNqn0
SHOW NOTES:
There are four parts to the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments, satisfying the character and suitability requirement and gaining 2 years’ worth of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). In this episode the team are joined by Lucy Blackburn (University of Central Lancaster) and Lisa Slater (A-maze Consulting) to discuss what this means in practice. This episode will look at what qualifying work experience is, as well as a closer look at how and when it can be accumulated.
We always encourage listeners to undertake practical actions after listening to the episode:
Review your latest CV and see if there is any experience which might count as QWE.
Speak to law firms to see what their approach to QWE is.
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Read about QWE on the Solicitors Regulation Authority website: https://www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/sqe/qualifying-work-experience/
Explore the Law Society website for QWE updates: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/solicitors-qualifying-examination-sqe/qualifying-work-experience-qwe
Comparing the training contract and QWE with Legal Cheek: https://www.legalcheek.com/paths-to-becoming-a-lawyer/the-training-contract-qualifying-work-experience/