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After completing an online LLB course, do I have to give the SQ exam before I can start practicing law in the UK?

27 Jul 2026 · Answered by Honnappa Chandrannavar · 1 min read
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Yes, after completing an online LLB, you must pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) - both SQE1 and SQE2 - before you can practice as a solicitor in England and Wales.

The LLB alone, whether online or in-person, does not qualify you to practice law. You will also need to complete two years of qualifying work experience and meet other regulatory requirements.

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