United Kingdom Solicitors Examination
With a partnership with one of the world’s most renowned legal education centre, Barbri Global, CLB presents the opportunity for lawyers in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and the rest of West Africa and in those jurisdictions to be qualified to become a Solicitor of England and Wales.
With this program designed specifically for international lawyers and law graduates, students are presented with the opportunities to enjoy personal study plans tailored to meet their individual needs, and the flexibility to study when and where they choose, amongst others.
The UK Solicitors Qualifying Examinations include:
- SQE 1
- SQE 2
- Qualifying Work Experience
Programme Details
- Designed specifically for international lawyers and law graduates
- Personal Study Plan tailored to meet your individual needs
- Flexibility to study when and where you choose
- Exam-focused, pre-recorded lectures delivered by top U.S. law professors
- Expert U.S. qualified course mentor support
SQE1 (Functioning Legal Knowledge): Tested on the application of Functioning Legal Knowledge by single best answer multiple choice questions, comprising the following subject areas:
- Business Law and Practice
- Dispute Resolution
- Contract
- Tort
- Legal System of England and Wales
- Constitutional and Administrative Law and EU Law and Legal Services
- Property Practice
- Wills and the Administration of Estates
- Solicitors Accounts
- Land Law
- Trusts
- Criminal Law and Practice
SQE 2 (Practical Legal Skills Assessments):Eligible for SQE2 once you have passed SQE1. You will be tested on:
- Client interviewing with linked attendance note/legal analysis
- Advocacy
- Case and matter analysis
- Legal research and written advice
- Legal drafting and
- Legal writing
Qualifying Work Experience: 2 (Two) Year relevant work experience that can be undertaken in country without relocation to the UK requiring competencies in:
- Ethics, professionalism, and judgment
- Technical legal practice
- Working with other people
- Managing themselves and their own work
Advantages of the SQE
- Flexibility and affordability
- Learn whilst you earn
- Integrate studies into QWE
- SQE 1 : 40-week, 20-week, 10-week course options
- SQE 2: 12-weeks
SQE 1: £2,999. Flexible payment plans
SQE2: £2,999 (inclusive of £500 discount) for SQE1 students
Received Upon Enrolment
- SQE 1: Twice a year: January and July
- SQE 2: Twice a year: April and October in 2022 then April and July from 2023
Distinguish Yourself
- Strengthen CV and Professional Development
Global Relevance
- International Portability and Transference of Skills and Knowledge
- Cross Border Transactions Capability
Improve Employability
- Options to work in various jurisdictions
- Enhanced ability to perform in various roles: private practice, in – house counsel public sector, international/ multilateral organisations
