Overseas qualified lawyers

If you have qualified as a lawyer outside of England and Wales you may not be required to complete the LPC but take the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) instead. As a QLTT Trainee Legal Advisor, you will be given a training period rather than a training contract. However, once you join Clifford Chance, the structure of your training period will be the same as those who have completed the LPC.

Based on your previous experience and where you have qualified, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will determine the length of experience you must gain and in which areas of law. This will be taken into consideration during the seat allocation process. You may be able to reduce the length of your training period; however, all QLTT Trainees must complete a minimum of 18 months training, as we believe this is the optimum length of time required to gain a sufficient overview of the firm and practice areas before qualifying.

We will assist you financially for the QLTT examinations and training and will provide you with study leave to enable you to attend relevant courses and examinations. For further information about the QLTT process please visit the SRA website.