This session took place on Thursday 2 October

Surrey Law Society Roundtable with The College of Legal Practice

Date: Thursday 2^nd October

Location: Russell-Cooke Solicitors, Riverview House, 20 Old Bridge St, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames KT1 4BU

Timings: 12pm Registration, 12:15pm Session Begins (Lunchtime Tea included), 13:30pm Conclusion

How do you know that your trainees are engaging fully with their SQE training? When they book their SQE exams, how do you know that they are really ready to take and pass the SQE? What are the indicators that give you the confidence that your trainees will perform well?

In our next roundtable with The College of Legal Practice, they will share their approach to partnering with firms whilst trainees and apprentices are on their SQE and GSA programmes. The College will share the key elements of a successful partnership that include setting up programmes, engagement before the courses start, and regular feedback to reassure you that your future solicitors are on track.

You will also hear from the College about the latest on the SQE and Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship programmes running in 2025, and you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and ask questions.

This free interactive roundtable is designed for HR Managers and Practice Managers looking to explore innovative ways to develop their trainees and future solicitors.

About the College of Legal Practice

The College of Legal Practice is leading the way in preparing students for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination – the SQE. We are an accredited, fully virtual law school based in the UK, with years of expertise in supporting students through every SQE assessment.

Our online legal training programmes are designed to help candidates pass the SQE, thanks to our experienced team led by CEO, Dr Giles Proctor, who was instrumental in the design of the SQE at Kaplan law school. The legal training we offer is carefully designed to be flexible to meet the variety of students taking the SQE, including recent graduates, international students and those converting to law. We collaborate closely with partner firms and Universities, developing their SQE programmes that meets their needs. Designed for online, our courses are affordable and accessible and fully focused on the SQE.

Our not-for-profit ethos means we keep our programmes low-cost and high-value. Taught by experienced solicitors, our content is grounded in real-world legal practice, with expert personal supervision and support, highly rated by our students. The College of Legal Practice is backed by over 50 years of experience in legal training, through The College of Law in Australia, helping give our students the best chance of passing the SQE.

The College of Legal Practice works with progressive national and regional firms that share their values and ethos, including Reed Smith, Clarke Willmott, Acuity Law, Ashfords and Capsticks as well as many law schools. To access their free guide to the SQE for Legal L&D click here.