English law governs trillions of pounds in cross border contracts and is the most widely used legal system in international business, finance, and arbitration. It is the governing law of choice in the majority of international commercial agreements and over 80% of LCIA arbitrations.
By supporting your lawyers to qualify as solicitors of England and Wales, your firm can:
The SQE now allows international lawyers to qualify flexibly – without leaving their firm or relocating to the UK.
ENGLISH SOLICITOR STATUS IS A GLOBALLY RESPECTED LEGAL CREDENTIAL
With QLTS, you’ll be able to offer your lawyers:
Fully online SQE preparation designed to fit around demanding legal workloads, allowing lawyers to study with minimal disruption to client work.
Many internationally qualified lawyers may be eligible for SQE2 exemptions, significantly reducing time and cost to qualification.
30 SQE1 mock tests designed to replicate the format, difficulty, and pressure of the real exams – a key driver of our consistently high pass rates.
Access to hard‑copy textbooks, online summaries, video tutorials, digital flashcards, practice questions, and personalised study plans.
An advanced AI‑driven SQE assistant available 24/7 to answer legal and exam‑technique questions throughout preparation.
Lawyers can qualify as English solicitors for as little as £5,000, including preparation and exam fees – significantly lower than traditional routes.
QLTS has trained thousands of international lawyers for the SQE and its predecessor, the QLTS, for nearly 15 years. We are recognised globally for our expertise in solicitor requalification and high‑stakes legal assessments.
Our programmes are trusted by lawyers and firms across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
Advise on cross‑border
transactions and disputes
Want in‑house English law
capability
Employ internationally
qualified lawyers
Seek flexible, low‑disruption
qualification routes
Value data‑driven,
exam‑focused preparation
Want predictable costs and
measurable outcomes
Depending on prior qualifications and exemptions, many lawyers can complete the process within 6–12 months.
No. Preparation is fully remote, SQE1 can be sat internationally, and only limited travel may be required for SQE2 where applicable. Exemptions from SQE2 may be available.
Yes. Our courses are specifically designed for practising lawyers managing demanding workloads.
Very little. Once your lawyers are signposted to QLTS, we manage onboarding, preparation, and ongoing support.
Yes. Lawyers who complete sufficient mock test practice consistently achieve high pass rates and pass the exams on the first attempt.
Support your lawyers to qualify as English solicitors and strengthen your firm’s international capability.
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