The Ultimate QLTS Preparation Course: Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme

The Ultimate QLTS
Preparation Course
Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme
The fast-track route to become an English solicitor
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What is the QLTS?
The QLTS is the Qualifed Lawyers Transfer
Scheme, the fast-track route for international
lawyers, and barristers in England and Wales,
to qualify as English solicitors.
The scheme is administered by the Solicitors Regulation
Authority (SRA), the regulatory body of the Law Society of
England and Wales, ensuring candidate assessment is both
rigorous and fair.
There are numerous reasons to become
qualifed in English law. While taking
the QLTS will undoubtedly enhance
your legal career, this qualifcation will
also improve your professional profle
and knowledge, and provide you with
diverse and unique opportunities.
By investing in the QLTS you are investing in
yourself you can work in any international
law frm in the world with a base in the UK
or other EU countries. You can practise law
cross-border, work in London or other cities in
England, Europe or further afeld. Or you may
choose to stay in your current jurisdiction and
offer additional legal services to your existing
clients.

Whatever your reason for becoming an
English solicitor, you will beneft: English law
is held in high esteem; London is among the
leading legal centres in the world; and as a
dual-qualifed lawyer, you will be a valuable
and trusted international legal advisor.
Discovering new career opportunities
Working as a solicitor in England and
Wales
Enhancing your professional profle,
reputation and marketability in your
home jurisdiction
Offering a wider range of legal services
to your clients
Gaining a foothold in the EU
market
Winning more business and increasing
your revenues
Becoming an English solicitor
may mean:
Why become an
English solicitor?
How are you
assessed on
the QLTS?
The full range of skills required to practise
English law are tested on the QLTS,
including oral, written and professional.
The QLTS assessments are designed to
test applicants on most of the SRAs Day
One Outcomes expected of a solicitor on
qualifcation.
The assessments are divided into three parts:
Part 1: Multiple Choice Test (MCT)
This tests knowledge and understanding of
professional conduct, solicitors accounts, fnancial
regulation, property, taxation, business law, contract
and tort, the English legal system, constitutional
law, equity and trusts, human rights and EU law.
The MCT consists of 180 multiple choice questions,
divided into three-hour periods of morning and
afternoon sessions, each with 90 questions.
Part 2: Objective Structured Clinical Examination
(OSCE)
Thi s tests i ntervi ewi ng and advocacy ski l l s.
Part 3: Technical Legal Skills Test (TLST)
This tests the skills of legal research, drafting
and writing.
Parts 2 and 3 test the skills in the context of fve
areas of practice: Business Law, Civil and Criminal
Litigation, and Property and Probate.
Assessment Rules
Part 1 must be passed before
parts 2 and 3 are attempted
Parts 2 and 3 can be taken in any
order
Candidates are allowed to attempt
each of the three parts of the
assessment three times during the
fve-year validity of their Certifcate
of Eligibility
Exemptions can only be granted by
the SRA in certain circumstances
(such as to EU or intra-UK lawyers)
Candidates are not allowed to
use any materials during the
assessments
Are you
eligible to
take the
QLTS?
Applicants who wish to take the assessments
must frst obtain a QLTS Certifcate of Eligibility
from the SRA.
The Certifcate of Eligibility simply confrms that you are
entitled to practise law in your home jurisdiction and
have no criminal record, disciplinary actions or other
issues related to your background. There is no internship
or experience requirement to complete. You only need to
be a Qualifed Lawyer in a Recognised Jurisdiction, and
satisfy the English language requirement.
A fee of 200 or 400 (depending if you are an
International Lawyer or EEA, intra-UK or Swiss lawyer),
is payable to the Law Society for processing the
application. The application form to apply for your
Certifcate of Eligibility, including guidance notes, can be
downloaded on our website.
You do not need to have a Certifcate of Eligibility to
begin your studies, and can obtain your certifcate while
preparing to sit the assessments.
Recognised Jurisdictions
To be eligible to apply, you must be
a Qualifed Lawyer in a Recognised
Jurisdiction. A list of Recognised
Jurisdictions is published and updated
regularly on the SRA website.
English Language Requirement
Applicants for the QLTS will also be required
to show that they have achieved the
Common European Framework for Reference
(CEFR) Level C2 in English. This can be
demonstrated in several ways, for example
by passing an English language test with an
approved provider (such as the academic
module of IELTS), or having your degree
assessed by UK NARIC.
EU lawyers or candidates who hold a degree
from a university or college in a country
where all higher education takes place in
English are exempt from this requirement.
When you submit your application to the
SRA for a Certifcate of Eligibility, you will
be asked to provide details of your test
results or a copy of your academic degree
certifcate.
If you satisfy all the SRA requirements, you will
be issued a QLTS Certifcate of Eligibility, which
will be valid for fve years from the date of issue.
For questions relating to your eligibility,
please contact the SRA:
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA),
Information Services,
Ipsley Court, Redditch,
Worcestershire B98 0TD, UK
Tel: + 44 (0) 1527 504450
Email:
www.sra.org.uk
The QLTS School provides full
guidance and support to all its
registered candidates during the
issuing process. We are happy to
help at every stage, to ensure you
submit the application for your
Certificate of Eligibility properly.
Eligibility
Criteria
contactcentre@sra.org.uk
Test dates and venues
The assessments are offered several times a year in the
UK, by a sole assessment provider, Kaplan QLTS, which
has been appointed by the SRA.
For test dates, venues, fees, and other related information
regarding the assessments please visit our website or
contact the assessment provider.
Upon registration for the QLTS assessments, each
candidate will receive an examinee number, exact locations
of the testing centres and a detailed schedule of the
assessments.
Candidates with special needs should contact the
assessment provider with a request for specifc testing
arrangements.
Admission to the Roll of Solicitors
The results of the assessments are made available a few
weeks after the date of the assessments. Once you have
passed the assessments and fulflled any outstanding
requirements set by the SRA, you may apply for admission
to the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales and get your
practising certifcate.
Taking the
Assessments
Why do you
need a QLTS
course provider?
What is the
QLTS School?
The assessment provider,
Kaplan QLTS, is not allowed to
provide preparation courses for
the QLTS assessments.
The scope of the material, however, is very
comprehensive and of a higher standard to
that which is expected from those lawyers
who followed the domestic route for
qualifcation in England. In addition, you are
allowed to attempt each of the three parts of
the QLTS only three times during the fve-year
validity of your Certifcate of Eligibility.
It is therefore extremely important that you
study for the assessments with a course
provider that understands your needs and
will provide you with the right guidance.
If you want to become an English solicitor,
a big factor in determining whether youll
pass your QLTS assessments is the course
provider itself. Without excellent teaching,
informative materials, a support network,
and experienced staff to guide you through,
passing will be more diffcult.
QLTS School is the premier provider of
training and consulting services for the
QLTS assessments
We aim to open up career opportunities for
professionals like you, so you can experience
new paths, develop your legal knowledge,
and enhance the services you offer your
clients.
QLTS School course offers a dedicated
approach to the QLTS assessments on
which we are exclusively focused, meaning
that candidates really beneft from an array of
advice and support that is always available.
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The Ultimate
Preparation
Course for
the QLTS

Assessments
Focus
We only teach for one test, the QLTS assessment
Experience
Our tutors and administrative team have been
preparing lawyers for the QLTS assessment
since its introduction in September 2010
Professionalism
Our Ultimate Preparation Course is the most
comprehensive training available today
Dedicated Support
We have the best tutors and a dedicated
administrative team on-hand to teach, answer your
queries and help you get the most from the course
Success
We have a proven track record of candidates who
successfully passed all QLTS assessments on their
frst

attempt. The pass rate of our candidates is
significantly higher than the overall pass rate for
the assessments.
QLTS School offers the most
comprehensive, affordable and
fexible preparation courses for the
QLTS assessments.
Our tutors and administrative staff attended
the SRA seminars that were held in London in
May 2011 and uly 2012. We have accordingly
designed and

developed our Ultimate
Preparation Course,

the most effective QLTS
training available

today which refects the
SRAs Day One

Outcomes and the examiners
requirements.

Our courses, which cover each of the three
parts of the assessment, enable you to
study in your preferred environment, at your
own pace, and to a schedule most convenient
and feasible for you whether at home, in
your offce or anywhere else.
The Ultimate Preparation Course is intended
particularly for lawyers who are too fast-
moving for a face-to-face course, as it may
save you time and lower your expenditure
without losing any of the benefts of our
professional guidance.
With us, you study when you want, how
you want and where you want.
Why take the
QLTS Course
with us?
J
The MCT
Course
Why do you need to take a course
for the MCT assessment?
Our MCT course is designed to
build a strong foundation in the legal
concepts essential for success on the
MCT assessment. Our Course features:
The MCT is a standardised test with no
specifc or pre-determined pass mark. The
pass mark is determined by a Standard
Setting Panel convened by the SRA, based
on several criteria, such as the results of other
examinees and the standards expected of a
newly qualifed solicitor. Therefore, you must
excel in your assessment and get a higher
score than others in order to pass.
Taking the QLTS Schools MCT course will
dramatically improve your prospects of
succeeding and will give you a signifcant
advantage over candidates who have not
been studying through a structured course.
I have recently passed the MCT and had
a great experience with QLTS School.
The books were very comprehensive and
adequately covered the topics of the
assessment. The on-going support I received
from the administrative staff was also
extremely helpful.
former QLTS School andidate

mock exams,
materials are accessible through
our online

on the frst day of registration, or until you
have passed the MCT, whichever is the earlier
of the two.
11 comprehensive textbooks specifcally
written for the MCT, covering all areas of
practice required by the SRA

QLTS Course Handbook explaining the
fundamentals of the QLTS assessments,
course structure, suggested study guide
and test administration procedures

and main legal principles on each subject

CT Question Bank with more than 1,000
multiple choice practice

questions including
detailed solutions
with intermingled
questions and a

time limit similar to
the formal test

Free periodic updates for the course materials
Optional tutor support
M
15 MCT mock exams
A video library with online tutorials and p
professional presentations providing an
overview of each subject area
Preparation days in London
the course
training system. Access to the Oonline
training system is for 12 months, commencing

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Video library, The multiple choice question s, v
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Revision notes summarising the key points
revision notes and updates for
The OSCE and
TLST Course
While the MCT element merely
tests your knowledge of academic
law, the practical assessments aim
to test higher level of knowledge,
understanding and ability to
accurately advise clients using
a variety of skills in all five legal
practice areas.
What makes our OSCE & TLST course
unique?
Studying for the OSCE & TLST assessments
requires more than simply reading through
textbooks or attending lectures or seminars,
as you may have done during your formative
legal studies. The focus is frmly on you
mastering and displaying considerable legal
knowledge in the relevant areas of legal
practice, as well as foundation subjects, and
successfully using the skills expected of a
practising solicitor.
Our course is therefore designed to bridge
the gap between your academic study and
legal skills, which can only be gained through
practical experience.
An expert tutor will be guiding you from
day one through a programme customised
especially for your particular needs and goals.
Our expert tutors are drawn from University
Law Lecturers as well as SRA External
Examiners on the Legal Practice Course.
QLTS School offers a combined course for the
OSCE and TLST:
You can work on your personalised curriculum
from a variety of locations worldwide. The nature
of the course promotes fexible learning you
will be able to practise the skills whenever it
suits you making it ideal for distance or part-
time learners.
to assess your experience and level of
training and tuition required
Expert guidance and direct contact with
experienced tutors during the course
Exam-type practice questions with answer
guides for self-assessment
Free periodic updates for the course materials

5 mock exams in the 5 heads of the
assessment, with one-to-one tutor feedback
based on the SRA marking criteria
Response to general academic enquiries
Networking opportunities and online peer review

An initial interview with one of our Senior Tutors
Detailed tailor-made study plan pre ared by our
Senior Tutor designed specifically to meet your
personal needs and requirements
OSCE and TLST Course Guide
with other candidates
Skills workshop on the weekend before the
assessment
Personal training with one of our Senior Tutors
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How much?
The MCT Course is offered for 790. You
can also add two hours of tutor support to
your package for a total course fee of 890.
The MCT textbooks will be sent to you by
a special courier (free delivery within the
UK). You will also be provided with a unique
username and password to log into the
online MCT Question Bank.
The fees for the OSCE and TLST are 790
for each course or 1,350 for the two
courses. There is an additional charge of
approximately 160 for selected textbooks.
If you are exempt from one or more of the
skills or any of the practice areas, you may
be entitled to a discount in your course fees.
Booking is quick and easy, either online or by
downloading and completing our application
form.
QLTS training for law firms
QLTS School offers tailored-made training for
law frms. We thoroughly understand the high
demands and special needs of todays law
frms. Our staff will work together with your
learning and development staff to ensure the
learning process of your lawyers is as smooth
and pleasant as possible.
To discuss how we can meet your law
frms needs, please contact us for more
information.
Do you need
further advice?
Our Client Services department will be
pleased to assist you with any enquiries
about the QLTS programme you may
have. Please feel free to contact us at:
QLTS School
Suite 704, 6 The Broadway, Mill Hill
London NW7 3LL UK
Tel. + 44 (0) 207 117 6077
Fax. + 44 (0) 207 900 2935
Email. info@qlts.co.uk
www.QLTS.co.uk
www.QLTS.com
www.twitter.com/QLTS
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QLTS School Ltd.
Suite 704
6 The Broadway, Mill Hill
London NW7 3LL UK
Tel: + 44 (0) 207 117 6077
Fax: + 44 (0) 207 900 2935
Email address: info@qlts.co.uk
Website: http://www.QLTS.co.uk
COURSE APPLICATION FORM
For the MCT
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Delivery Address
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I have already obtained my QLTS Certificate of Eligibility
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application is in process
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Applicant's Qualification

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Test Venues & Dates
Where would you like to sit the assessments?
London, UK
New York, NY, USA
When do you intend to sit the assessments?
January 16, 2013
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QLTS School Ltd.
Suite 704
6 The Broadway, Mill Hill
London NW7 3LL UK
Tel: + 44 (0) 207 117 6077
Fax: + 44 (0) 207 900 2935
Email address: info@qlts.co.uk
Website: http://www.QLTS.co.uk
Course Materials
The study pack covers the first part of the QLTS assessments (MCT) and includes the following:
1. 11 professionally written textbooks covering Outcomes A1-A11
2. Access to the MCT Question Bank with practice questions and detailed solutions available online
3. Mock tests similar to the formal MCT
4. Free periodic updates for the course materials
5. Revision notes summarising the main legal concepts and key points of each subject
Course Fees
The MCT Course 790.00
The Complete MCT Course (including 2 hours of tutor support) 890.00

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1. VAT is not applicable on the above fees.
2. Course fees are non-refundable and must be paid in full upon enrolment. Bookings will not be processed until payment is received.
3. Access to the MCT Question Bank is for 12 months from the date of your registration, or the date on which you have passed the MCT, the earlier of the
two. Your login details are for your personal use only and should not be shared or transferred to any third parties.
4. Course fees do not include any fees payable to the SRA or the assessments provider. Further applications should be made by the candidate to apply for
the Certificate of Eligibility and to sit the assessments. QLTS School is not responsible for obtaining or not obtaining your Certificate of Eligibility.
5. Delivery times are from the day an order is placed. They do not include time in local custom or import taxes, if any. Any taxes added by the local
government are the responsibility of the candidate. Delivery may require a signature for receipt.
6. The copyright of all course materials remains that of QLTS School, such materials may not be reproduced whether in all or in part by any method
whatsoever, without prior permission having been given in writing by QLTS School. Once supplied, course materials become the personal property of the
candidate to whom they are issued and may not be used by any other person.
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