Answer four quick questions to see whether your work is likely to count as Qualifying Work Experience for the SQE. It takes under a minute, it is free, and there is no sign-up. This is a guide, not a formal decision - the only way to know for certain is a free assessment, which we will point you to at the end.
No. QWE can be gained in any legal setting and anywhere in the world, including in-house teams, charities, law clinics and overseas employers. What matters is that the work involves providing genuine legal services.
A minimum of two years full-time or the equivalent, which can be built up across up to four placements, with exposure to at least two of the competences in the Statement of Solicitor Competence.
No. The SRA allows an independent solicitor who did not employ you to confirm your QWE, using feedback from the person who supervised your work. Your supervisor does not need to be a solicitor.