Tag: Foreign Lawyers
Annie Luo is a senior partner at a prestigious law firm in China. In 2019, Annie started her journey to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales through the QLTS. She first cleared the QLTS MCT, a precursor to the SQE1. In October 2023, Annie successfully passed the SQE2.
The SRA offers different exemptions for lawyers depending on their jurisdiction and individual circumstances. This article breaks down the types of SQE2 exemptions, the application process, and required documents.
In a significant development for legal professionals, UK lawyers will continue to enjoy the right to practise and requalify in Switzerland without having to complete a Swiss law degree or sit for local exams.
Celeste Chen from China embarked on her journey to qualify as a solicitor through the QLTS. She successfully passed the MCT (the precursor to SQE1) and then proceeded to pass the SQE2 exam in April 2023.
Interviewer: Hello everyone, today we have Taha, one of our successful graduates who's now a solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales. Congratulations on passing the SQE exam, Taha!
We are a welcoming society of dual-qualified lawyers. We are admitted to the roll of solicitors of England & Wales and at least one more jurisdiction. Our mission is to unite like-minded individuals, including dual-qualified solicitors and cross-jurisdictional lawyers.
Interviewer: Dear friends, today we continue our series of Qualified Talk, and joining me is a fascinating individual, Charlotte. Charlotte's unique perspective stems from her experience bridging the legal systems of both England and Wales and Hong Kong. Welcome, Charlotte.
Neha: It has been quite some time since we practised a SQE2 mock, and I really miss doing that. It was a wonderful journey, and I'm so happy that I had OSCEsmart with me, helping me throughout this journey.
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.