Surrey Law Society Roundtable with The College of Legal Practice

Date: Wednesday 26^th February

Location: TWM Solicitors, 65 Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RD

Timings: 2pm Registration, 2:15pm Session Begins (Afternoon Tea included), 4:30pm Conclusion

Did you know that large and small organisations can benefit from the Apprenticeship Levy? Surrey Law Society’s new partner, The College of Legal Practice have been running Graduate Solicitors Apprenticeship (GSA) and SQE Training Programmes since 2021 for a range of firms and will be sharing their experiences with you in this event.

The College is a postgraduate law school based in the UK and specialising in the SQE. Join this roundtable to hear how GSA Programmes and other SQE training programmes can deliver benefits for your firm and your aspiring solicitors. At present the long-term future of GSAs is unclear, so the team will share what they are hearing from the sector in terms of timings and how in the longer term, they might replace the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeships. Firms are already starting to consider a range of training options and SQE programmes should GSA funding cease, incorporating some of the factors that have made the GSA such a success.  Delegates will be able to share their questions and experiences as part of the discussion.

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.