Law: Everything you need to know about the SQE from the man behind the whole thing; Crispin Passmore

The entire process of qualifying as a solicitor is changing in 2021 when the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is introduced and it is one of the biggest shake ups the profession has ever seen. There is a lot in the news about what may or may not be happening and, understandably, a lot of confusion amongst you aspiring lawyers about what on earth is going on and what you should be doing to prepare for it.

Crispin Passmore, former director of policy at the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and now consultant to some of the biggest names in legal business, tells LAB why he spearheaded the reforms and how you should be taking advantage of the changes to make the most of them and take control of your legal future.

Is it a long video? Yes. Is it all interesting and necessary information? Also yes (otherwise I would have edited it out...) I have broken it down into sections below to make it easier to digest but I strongly recommend watching/listening to the whole thing if you want to really understand the process and make the most of it. This, ladies and gents, is everything you need to know about the SQE and you heard it exclusively on LAB. You're welcome.

00:18 - Who is Crispin and what was his role in the SQE?
01:12 - Why the SQE? What's wrong with the current system?
02:51 - How is the SQE route different in principle?
04:30 - How is the SQE route different in practice?
05:21 - What do the SQE assessments consist of?
06:31 - Will there be an SQE course or just exams?
08:14 - How will the profession cater for all these new solicitors?
10:33 - How are firms reacting to it?
14:02 - Will firms change their recruitment practices?
15:47 - What if there's more NQ solicitors than positions available?
17:40 - Will it be cheaper than the current route?
21:39 - Are there criteria for qualifying work experience?
23:52 - Can I sit the exams straight away if I already have a degree and work experience?
25:27 - Is working in a law firm my only option?
27:13 - What other legal businesses are there?
29:24 - Where can I keep up to date with the SQE progress?

Massive thank you to the fabulous Marco Pierre White Steakhouse for hosting us. For bookings and enquiries call or email: 0121 634 3433 / info@mpwsteakhhousebirmingham.com

Video filmed on 23 July 2019

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LAB Links:

SRA Website: www.sra.org.uk (also follow them on Linkedin)

Crispin's blog: www.passmoreconsulting.co.uk

Career in Law Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/careerinlaw/

Follow Crispin on Twitter @CrispinPassmore

For more background on the SQE check out my earlier videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE8KYyZiMRU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvpEC2hfMFM

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Disclaimer:

The views in this video are my own and not necessarily representative of any establishment with which I am affiliated, personal injury lawyers or the legal profession.
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Shot on Canon EOS 650D and G7X MKII

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