London "Legal Hub" Success Due To International Openness

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

oem software download London is a legal hub and English law is held in high esteem internationally, according to the president of the Law Society. In an article* on why London is at the heart of the...

The Solicitor and Barrister Profession in the UK – What is the Difference?

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

The difference between a solicitor and a barrister The English legal profession (and that of a number of Commonwealth countries whose legal system derives directly from the common law) has two...

Experience Requirement Removal on New QLTS

Monday, September 26th, 2011

The removal of the experience requirement for graduates of the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) is a sea change in how overseas lawyers are admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and...

QLTS Adds Standalone Prerequisite English Language Test

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

All international lawyers wishing to train for English lawyer status will need to pass an English language competency test prior to applying for the Qualified Lawyers Trransfer Scheme (QLTS). The...

Kaplan Selected by SRA As Sole QLTS Assessment Provider

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

The Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) which replaced the QLTT came into effect on 1 September 2010. The SRA has selected Kaplan to be the sole examining board for the new QLTS tests....

QLTS vs QLTT

Monday, September 12th, 2011

The SRA and Legal Services Board approved the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) regulations for internationally qualified lawyers in 2010, which replaced the previous Qualified Lawyers...