By Victoria Cromwell, Head of U.K. Programmes, BARBRI International What does it mean to be a lawyer in England and Wales? Here, the legal profession is split into two distinct branches: solicitors and barristers. While these roles overlap to an extent, they represent two very different qualification paths for aspiring lawyers. Let’s take a look […]
By Victoria Cromwell Head of QLTS Prep by BARBRI The legal systems of different countries around the world typically follow either the common law or the civil law, or, in some cases, a combination of the two. Broadly speaking, a common law system is based on the concept of judicial precedent. Judges take an active […]
Guest blogger Anna Hwang, Esq., a New York-based strict product liability attorney, shares about her experiences, and pitfalls, with QLTS prep courses and studying for the OSCE. I work with international clients and wanted to become dual-qualified in England and Wales in the event I should move to the U.K. with my British-born boyfriend. What […]
By Sarah Hutchinson, Managing Director, BARBRI International The QLTS is designed to test a candidate’s application of knowledge of the laws of England and Wales and various skills required to practise as an English solicitor. Because of this, the scope of the material for the QLTS exam is comprehensive and based on the standards expected […]
By Victoria Cromwell, Head of QLTS Prep by BARBRI The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has released further details regarding the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). The transition to the SQE will mark the end of the Qualified Lawyer Transfer Scheme, or QLTS, the current route to admittance as a solicitor in England and Wales for […]
By Victoria Cromwell, Head of QLTS Prep by BARBRI Candidates regularly grapple with the question of how to best prepare for the Qualified Lawyer Transfer Scheme (QLTS) while working. There is no single answer that makes sense for everyone looking to become dual-qualified as an English solicitor, but there are some things you will want […]
By Victoria Cromwell, Head of QLTS Prep by BARBRI For many professionals, LinkedIn has replaced traditional forms of meeting and socialising. Its use by some 500 million professionals globally has made LinkedIn an important and prevalent resource for networking. Whether you use the platform for job opportunities, to attract potential clients, or mainly to stay […]
Guest blogger Michael Rasmussen, Esq., Chief Compliance Officer & Deputy General Counsel for a Florida financial services firm, takes on the QLTS in his pursuit of an elevated international career path. When I graduated from Nova Southeastern University – Shepard Broad College of Law in 2012, I had a pretty solid strategy for myself. I wanted to get […]
By QLTS Prep by BARBRI It’s okay if you’re not obsessed with social media. Not everyone is. But with that being said, there is one social networking site you might want to pay some attention to: LinkedIn. If you have an existing profile, this would be a great time to make sure your social presence […]
By Sarah Hutchinson, Managing Director, BARBRI International You might be a newly qualified lawyer or one with a good amount of experience in your home jurisdiction. You might live and work in London or elsewhere in the U.K., or you simply wish to gain additional qualifications before returning to your country of residence. Wherever you […]
