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If you have qualified as a lawyer outside of England and Wales and are seeking to join our training programme and build a career with us, in order to become an English qualified solicitor you may not be required to complete the LPC. Instead you may be able to take the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT). A QLTT Trainee Legal Advisor, you will complete 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 attain 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 experience in a number of practice areas before qualifying.
We will assist you financially for the QLTT examinations and training. We will also 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: www.sra.org.uk
