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Many law graduates hope to become solicitors but find themselves unsure of what their next steps should be. With competitive training contracts making qualification seem almost impossible and old routes like the Legal Practice Course (LPC) coming to an end, it can be difficult to know where to begin. However, we’re here to help! In […]

Did you miss our most recent webinar, CLC Level 6 Diploma – Licensed Conveyancer / Probate Practitioner? Not to worry! You can catch up now by filling in the form below. Check out our recent webinar where we spoke to Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) Licensing Manager, Nashita Luchman, and Level 6 Diploma learner, Jack Coulton. […]

If you’re studying the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) you’ll know that Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) is a huge part of qualifying as a solicitor. As a flexible route to qualification, the QWE requirements are designed to allow for a wider range of opportunities to gain experience. However, the signing off/confirmation aspect can still be confusing. So, if […]

Law Training Centre is pleased to be working with Cardiff Met University and the Council for Licensed Conveyancers to allow university students to graduate with CLC Probate Technician status through the Probate Technician Initiative. This new initiative will see Cardiff Met BA Business Law students completing two additional elements alongside their degree: SQA/CLC Level 4: […]

Paralegals are vital to the smooth running of many law firms and being a paralegal can make for a rewarding career within the legal field. However, for some, working as a paralegal is a stepping stone to becoming a qualified lawyer.   Although it can be difficult to take the next step, qualifying as a solicitor […]

Hear from Wilson Browne Solicitors’ David Farmer about his journey as a late-starter in law, his role as a Partner and why he thinks employer support is so important.

It is often assumed that you must have a law degree to qualify as a solicitor. However, you can have a degree in any subject or equivalent Level 6 qualification when qualifying via the SQE pathway – not just law!  This is in part to widen participation in the profession whilst increasing the diversity of professional […]

Did you miss our most recent webinar, Legal Careers: CLC Legal Technician Conveyancing/Probate? Not to worry! You can catch up now by filling in the form below. In the webinar, host Rebecca Ogunmayun got the opportunity to speak with Steven Murray, CLC Qualifications Manager at Law Training Centre, and Claire Richardson, Deputy Director of Authorisations and […]

Welcome to the Law Training Centre Legal Navigator Podcast with your host Rebecca Ogunmayun. This week, Rebecca spoke with Emma Taylor, Partner and Head of the Family Department at GoodLaw Solicitors LLP. Having turned down a position at the Bar, Emma had some interesting insights about alternative routes to qualification and pursuing the right career […]

Did you miss our most recent webinar? Not to worry! Catch up on our latest Legal Navigator Webinar: ‘QWE – Your Questions Answered’. In this webinar, host Rebecca Ogunmayun got the chance to speak with a range of wonderful guest speakers about their experiences with qualifying work experience (QWE) and answered your questions. On the […]

Once you embark on a qualification route, it can sometimes feel like there’s no turning back. However, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) have announced new exemption guidance for those on the SQE path, allowing SQE learners that change their mind or seek to dual qualify after completing some or all of SQE1 to become […]

Welcome to the Law Training Centre Legal Navigator Podcast with your host Rebecca Ogunmayun. In this week’s episode, we’re delving into the new SQE route to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales, and what this means for aspiring solicitors. The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a single, national licensing examination that allows aspiring […]