QUALIFYING WORK EXPERIENCE VIA SQE ROUTE

Entry requirements–

• 2:1 law degree (minimum)
• SQE 1 & 2 completed ( e.g. as part of a Masters qualification ). You can apply for qualifying work experience whilst completing your Masters/SQE 1&2 Assessments but these should be passed before you commence your Qualifying Work Experience i.e. your Masters/SQE results are received by August 2026 latest.

During your 2 years Qualifying Work Experience, ( we would be looking for a 2 year commitment from you regardless of previous work experience) you will work full time to complete your ‘Period of Recognised Training’ usually rotating through 4 placements of 6 months each, experiencing a mixture of contentious and non- contentious work across Private Client and Commercial areas.

ABOUT US

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients’ interests and support clients’ growth and development.