Course Overview

This course is subject to authorization and approval by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). If you are looking to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales you have several options. This includes attempting the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination 1 and 2 (SQE 1 and 2) which will be introduced from September 2021. As a graduate of this course you will be able to seek to progress to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales by doing one of the following: Completing a period of recognized training, usually a 2 year paid €˜training contract with a law firm or other organization authorized to provide training. Qualifying through equivalent means by compiling a portfolio of work documenting at least 2 years of experience working under the supervision of a practicing solicitor in a paid or voluntary role. This could be as a paralegal or equivalent. Taking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination 2 (SQE2) and completing 2 years' qualifying work experience (QWE). This includes time spent in York St John Law Clinic.

General Eligibility

If you have graduated with a 2:2 in a related subject, you can still apply for this course. You will be invited to an interview to assess your academic achievement and experience.

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Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.