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Law courses here cover two main routes: practical paralegal training in a specific area of law, and preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), the assessment for qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales. Alongside them sit courses in conveyancing, anti-money laundering, financial crime and other compliance work that legal and regulated businesses rely on.

SQE1FLK1 and FLK2Two Functioning Legal Knowledge assessments, both of which must be passed
SQE216 stationsWritten and oral assessments of practical legal skills
Work experienceTwo yearsFull-time or equivalent, in up to four organisations
AcademicDegree or equivalentIn any subject, or an equivalent level 6 qualification

SQE preparation

To qualify as a solicitor through the SQE route you need a degree or equivalent, two years' qualifying work experience, passes in both SQE1 and SQE2, and to meet the Solicitors Regulation Authority's character and suitability requirements. SQE1 is made up of two Functioning Legal Knowledge assessments, FLK1 and FLK2. SQE2 is a single assessment of 16 stations testing practical legal skills through written and oral tasks.

Preparation courses are not compulsory, and the Solicitors Regulation Authority does not regulate, accredit or endorse SQE training providers, so compare what each course covers before you book.

Paralegal training or SQE preparation?

Starting a legal career

  • Paralegal courses introduce the work in one area of law
  • No qualification is required by law to work as a paralegal
  • Paralegal work can count as qualifying work experience for the SQE route

Working towards qualifying as a solicitor

  • SQE1 preparation covers Functioning Legal Knowledge and single best answer question practice
  • SQE2 preparation covers practical legal skills through written and oral tasks
  • You still need qualifying work experience and the academic requirement

Compliance and specialist legal training

Several courses focus on the compliance side of legal and financial work, including anti-money laundering and know-your-customer checks, financial crime analysis, sanctions and export controls, and data protection. See also compliance courses, GDPR courses and employment law courses.

Check what a course leads to

The law and paralegal courses currently listed here are independent training, not regulated or accredited qualifications, and lead to a certificate of completion from the provider. Each course page explains what the course covers, so check it before you book.

How you can take it

Self-paced e-learning

Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around work or other study.

Case-based practice

Many courses use case studies, practical examples or a realistic case file to build practical skills.

Team training

Training several people at your firm? Ask about group bookings.

Common questions

What is the SQE?

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination is the assessment for qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales. It has two parts: SQE1, made up of two Functioning Legal Knowledge assessments (FLK1 and FLK2), and SQE2, a single assessment of 16 stations testing practical legal skills through written and oral tasks.

What do I need to qualify as a solicitor through the SQE?

A degree in any subject or an equivalent level 6 qualification, passes in SQE1 and SQE2, two years' full-time or equivalent qualifying work experience in up to four organisations, and meeting the Solicitors Regulation Authority's character and suitability requirements. Candidates who were already on the older Legal Practice Course (LPC) route when the SQE was introduced can still qualify that way until 31 December 2032, if they meet the transitional requirements.

Do I have to take an SQE preparation course?

No. Preparation courses are not compulsory. The Solicitors Regulation Authority does not regulate, accredit or endorse SQE training providers, so compare the content of each course before you book.

Can paralegal work count as qualifying work experience?

Yes. The Solicitors Regulation Authority lists working as a paralegal as an example of time that could count towards the two years' qualifying work experience, provided it meets its requirements.

Are these law courses accredited?

No. The courses currently listed here are independent training rather than regulated or accredited qualifications, and lead to a certificate of completion from the provider. Each course page explains what the course covers.

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