Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)
If you’re taking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route to become a qualified solicitor, you will need to complete two years of Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) approved SQE Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).
What is QWE?
Similar to a training contract, QWE is essentially gaining practical experience in providing legal services that will allow you to develop and enhance the core competencies that are needed to successfully practise as a solicitor.
Everything you need to know about QWE
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Under the SQE you can complete your QWE in up to four organisations, and there is no minimum or maximum amount of time that you need to spend at each organisation. You can either take it in one full block or in different stages – what’s really key here is flexibility. It can also be taken at any time during your SQE journey. This gives you the opportunity to gain experience within a variety of different firms or other employers while balancing QWE with your studies.