Practice rights.

Without the headache.

CLC, SQE, CILEX.

Most firms arrive with a route already in mind. That is a good starting point but it is rarely the whole picture.

Exemptions can cut study time significantly. Practical experience requirements vary by route. The fastest route on paper is not always the right one for the individual. And the qualification itself is only part of getting someone to practice rights.

We have spent the last decade helping firms work through exactly this. Not just choosing a route, but making sure it works for the firm and the person going through it.

What firms typically discover when they come to us

• Early commitment to a qualification route before realising a faster or better fitting option existed.
• Missed exemption opportunities that could have reduced study time and cost significantly.
• Unexpected practical requirements mid process, such as QWE under SQE, the Statement of Practical Experience for CLC, or CILEX portfolio demands.
• A single qualification route imposed across the whole team, despite individuals needing different pathways.
• Experienced fee earners with no mapped progression route, leaving talent under utilised.
• Pressure to increase authorised capacity without a clear or achievable plan to get there.
• A focus on qualification rather than practice rights, leaving firms unprepared for what securing authorisation actually involves.

These are not unusual problems. They come up in most of the conversations we have.

What we typically hear from firms

• “We need more authorised people and want to know the quickest route.”
• “We have experienced fee earners ready to progress but are not sure which route fits.”
• “We have been told SQE is the answer but we have not looked at all the options.”
• “We need to understand whether exemptions could reduce study time and cost.”
• “We want to understand the commercial implications before committing.”

These conversations rarely start with a qualification. They usually start with a business objective.

Speak to Dino at Law Training Centre

If you are reviewing qualification options for someone in your firm, Dino Dullabh, Co-Founder of Law Training Centre, is available to discuss the options and help you find the right path forward.

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Build practice rights using the people you already have.