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It has already been almost five years since I passed the QLTS OSCE and established the OSCEsmart course to help prepare aspiring solicitors for the QLTS OSCE / SQE2 assessments.
2021 was a tough year for OSCE candidates – we know that from our students’ unique stories. Countries on and off the red list, travel...
I decided to embark on becoming a solicitor in England & Wales because in 2018 I was heading the legal department for the U.S. and United Kingdom for a start-up.
If you are reading this, you will already know that practising in another jurisdiction means meeting the regulatory requirements set out by that jurisdiction's regulator. In England & Wales, that's the SRA - the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
For all the threats and challenges posed by 2020, OSCEsmart graduates made truly remarkable achievements and passed the QLTS OSCE with flying colours. Witnessing the...
Before starting to prepare for the OSCE (SQE2), I spent a lot of time looking for sources to ‘understand’ it better. However only after going through OSCEsmart’s sources providing detailed information about each assessment, I started to feel confident.
Statistics demonstrate that there is a significant underperformance of black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates (BAME) on both the GDL and the LPC. The SQE 1 pilot also resulted in white candidates performing better than BAME candidates which lead to a further review of the design of the SQE.
Qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales requires thorough preparation and a significant time commitment. Candidates often ask us how much time they need to prepare for the QLTS assessment, and we are starting to see more and more similar enquiries for the SQE.
