Access Law Clinic

QWE Review & Confirm Services

Are you on your way to qualify as a Solicitor? Do you have work experience which may qualify as QWE?

Our QWE Review & Confirm Services are here to help.

Access Law Clinic’s experienced solicitors provide confirmation of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) for individuals pursuing a career as solicitors through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) pathway in England and Wales. This new route to qualification has replaced the traditional requirement of completing a formal training period, previously known as a ‘training contract,’ before becoming a solicitor. Competence is evaluated through the SQE assessments. Additionally, the QWE no longer needs to be undertaken at an organisation regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

The introduction of the SQE has therefore provided greater flexibility and more opportunities for aspiring solicitors to obtain their QWE. The SRA stipulates that this experience must be confirmed by a solicitor or a Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP). Access Law Clinic’s experienced Solicitors assist in the confirmation process in situations where:

The supervisor or another individual at the placement is unable to sign off on the QWE for the aspiring solicitor, or
The organisation opts to outsource the QWE sign-off to a confirmation service.

Contact us today: 0330 088 8596 Option 1

"Highly recommended to anyone seeking professional and efficient QWE confirmation services!”

Kirill Zabelin

"Professionalism and unwavering support, wholeheartedly recommend to anyone in need of QWE confirmation services."

Ewa from LexDex

“I would absolutely recommend the service to anyone seeking QWE confirmation."

Charlie Tye

"I will always recommend them as the only place to get your QWE confirmed"

KMM

"It is incredible how swift the process was and how supportive the staff were to me."

William Jimenez

" The team at Access Law are extremely professional, efficient and resourceful"

Lobna Abouelleil

"I would definitely recommend Access Law Clinic if you need help getting your QWE confirmed.”

Oktawia Kucharzyk

“I highly recommend Access Law Clinic if you need help confirming your QWE. Their process, which took less than a week, was efficient and straightforward. ”

Kieran Spencer

"A professional, friendly and prompt service was provided. I will not hesitate to recommend the service to anyone requiring confirmation of QWE. "

What is QWE?

Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) is one of the four key components required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) that aspiring solicitors must complete as part of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) pathway. Successfully fulfilling this requirement is essential for an individual to be admitted to the roll as a qualified solicitor in England and Wales.

What counts as QWE?

Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) can be obtained in England and Wales or internationally, and it is not required to specifically focus on English and Welsh law. Aspiring solicitors can accumulate QWE across up to four different organisations, with the total duration needing to reach a minimum of two years.

For experience to qualify as QWE, it must involve the provision of legal services, allowing the aspiring solicitor to develop some or all of the competencies necessary for practising as a solicitor. Importantly, the work experience must involve providing legal services and must not be a simulated exercise.

QWE can be either paid or voluntary and can be acquired in a variety of settings, including but not limited to:

A work experience placement (including during a law degree)
Working as a paralegal
On a training contract
Working at a voluntary or charitable organisation or a law centre
Working in a law clinic
Working in an in-house legal department

This broad and flexible approach to QWE allows aspiring solicitors to gain relevant experience in diverse legal environments, which can help them develop the practical skills required for qualification.

When should QWE be completed?

Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) can be completed at any time before, during, or after taking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) assessments. There are no specific requirements regarding when to undertake QWE; the only stipulation is that it must be fully completed before applying for admission to the roll of solicitors. This flexibility allows aspiring solicitors to gain the necessary work experience at a pace and in a sequence that suits their individual circumstances and career plans.

How is QWE confirmed?

Aspiring solicitors need to register the full two years’ QWE by the time they apply for admission as a solicitor. A separate application to register QWE will be required for each organisation that the work experience takes place.

They can register a completed period of QWE at any time allowing for confirmation to take place prior to completion of the SQE assessments. This may be beneficial for example if they are due to leave a role or because they want to use a previous role as QWE and avoid any delay in qualifying.

QWE must be registered with the SRA through their website. On submission of the application the solicitor of England and Wales or COLP nominated will be notified by the SRA and requested to confirm the QWE.

Review & Confirm Service explained

Access Law Clinic offers comprehensive QWE Review & Confirm Services for individuals, firms, and organisations. Our experienced solicitors carefully review the work experience placement for the relevant period of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) against the competencies that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requires, with each case evaluated on its own merits. The services apply to both historical and current placements.

The services available are:

QWE Full Review and Confirm Service - £675

£675 per placement

Our QWE Full Review and Confirm Service is provided for those who have previous or current work experience involving the provision of legal services but are unable to have it confirmed by a solicitor or Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) from their organisation.

If you are confident that your work experience involved the provision of legal services, and you are ready to have your placement reviewed without using our QWE Initial Consultation and Advice service to determine suitability, please complete the online form below.

Ensure that you attach your ID verification documents and your completed QWE Training Record.

The fee includes:

An introductory email to advise you on the QWE Review and confirm service
A 15-minute video call with a member of the Access Law Clinic’s QWE team to carry out initial checks and answer any initial queries on the process.
A full review of your submitted QWE training record by a QWE Specialist.
Guidance on the qualifying criteria should any amendments or updates to the QWE training record be required.
A further review of the updated training record by a QWE Specialist (if required).
Verification checks relating to your identified placement or employment
QWE verification between Access Law Clinic’s solicitor and your nominated supervisor
Written confirmation to you that the QWE verification has been completed and Access Law Clinic’s solicitor is able to approve the identified QWE in whole or in part.
Coordination and confirmation of the QWE following your mySRA submission.

Please note that the fee is not refundable in the event that your work experience is determined by our QWE Specialist or Solicitor to not amount to legal services. If you are unsure, please use our QWE Initial Consultation and Advice service.

If you are ready to have your placement reviewed and do not require a consultation, please complete the online form. Ensure that you attach your ID verification documents and your QWE completed training record.

QWE Initial Consultation and Advice - £275

£275

Book a consultation with a QWE Specialist to assess your work experience to date. During the 30-minute consultation you will be provided with guidance on suitability and any criteria that must be fulfilled. Where required you will be provided with examples of how to ensure your role can meet the competences. You will receive a detailed summary of the assessment.

The fee includes:

A 30 Minute consultation with a QWE Specialist.
Initial review of your current work experience.
Review of suitability.
Guidance on any required criteria.
Written summary of the assessment.

If you use our QWE Review and Confirm service at any time within 2 years following the consultation you will receive a £150 discount on the service per placement.

QWE Consultation for Law Training Centre Alumni - £50

£50

Exclusive to Law Training Centre alumni, book a 15-minute consultation with a QWE Specialist to discuss your QWE prospects and steps going forward.

If you use our QWE Review and Confirm service at any time within 2 years following the consultation you will receive a £100 discount on the service per placement.

QWE Training Record

Our partner Law Training Centre has created a QWE Training Record that is free to use to record information relating to your QWE. It allows you to list your placement details, provide examples of your qualifying work experience and outline how you meet the competences.

Please download the QWE Training Record before completing the form below.

Download Law Training Centre's QWE Training Record

QWE Review & Confirm Form

Full Name(Required)

Title First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Which service do you require?(Required)

Please attach your current CV which details the relevant placements(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please attach a proof of ID (photo ID)(Required)

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Select how many placements you would like reviewed(Required)

Please use the boxes below to enter information about the placements you would like reviewed and confirmed.

Placement 1: Employer & Supervisor Information

Name of employer including company name

Full name and job title of supervisor

Contact details of supervisor (email & phone)

Job title for period of placement

Placement 2: Employer & Supervisor Information

Name of employer including company name

Full name and job title of supervisor

Contact details of supervisor (email & phone)

Job title for period of placement

Placement 3: Employer & Supervisor Information

Name of employer including company name

Full name and job title of supervisor

Contact details of supervisor (email & phone)

Job title for period of placement

Placement 4: Employer & Supervisor Information

Name of employer including company name

Full name and job title of supervisor

Contact details of supervisor (email & phone)

Job title for period of placement

Please confirm that you have downloaded the QWE Training Record from the Access Law Clinic website for your completion as part of the QWE Review & Confirm Service.

I have downloaded the QWE Training Record.

Please tick here if you have received a discount voucher from our partners, Law Training Centre.

I have received a discount voucher.

Confirmation of service(Required)

I confirm that you have read the description of the service I require and I have selected the correct service.