QLTS Training

QLTS School presents:QLTS - Qualified Lawyers TransferScheme AssessmentsThe Fast-Track Route to Become anEnglish Solicitor

What is the QLTS?• Alternative route for international lawyers to qualify in England• Administered by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)• Replaced the previous QLTT regime in 2010

Why Become an English Solicitor? Work as a solicitor in England and Wales Discover new career opportunities Enhance your professional profile, reputation and marketability in your home jurisdiction Offer a wider range of legal services to your clients Gain a foothold in the EU market Win more business and increase your revenues

The QLTS Assessments• Part 1: Multiple Choice Test (MCT) – tests Outcomes A1-A11 - 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) - tests interviewing and advocacy skills.• Part 3: Technical Legal Skills Test (TLST) - tests the skills of legal research, drafting and writing.• Parts 2 and 3 will test the skills in the context of business law, civil and criminal litigation, and property and probate.

Assessment Rules The MCT must be passed before parts 2 and 3 are attempted Parts 2 and 3 can be taken in any order The rules allow three attempts at each of the three parts of the assessments during the five-year validity of your Certificate of Eligibility Exemptions can only be granted by the SRA Candidates are not allowed to use any materials during the assessments

Taking the Assessments• All the assessments are offered twice a year in the UK – next MCT is set for July 17, 2012. The OSCE and TLST will be offered in April 2012• You must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility to sit the assessments• A list of Qualified Lawyers in Recognised Jurisdictions is published at the SRA website• Lawyers from certain jurisdictions need to satisfy the English language requirement (exemptions available)

Why Do You Need a QLTS Course Provider?• The assessment provider, Kaplan QLTS, is not authorised by the SRA to provide preparation courses for the QLTS assessments• The QLTS rules allow for only three attempts at each of the three parts of the QLTS during the five-year validity of your Certificate of Eligibility• The MCT is a standardised test with no specific or pre- determined pass mark. The pass mark is determined by a ‘Standard Setting Panel’ convened by the SRA. You therefore must excel and score a higher mark than other candidates who sat the test together with you

Pass Rate on the MCT – July 2011• According to Kaplan QLTS published results, the overall pass rate on the MCT sitting in July 2011 was 51%• The pass for QLTS School’s course-takers was 72% while for non-course takers it was 37%• Taking the QLTS Schools MCT course dramatically improves your prospects of succeeding by a statistically significant amount (Fisher exact test), estimated to be 49%

Conclusion: Taking our Course will Significantly Improve your Prospects to Succeed

The Ultimate QLTS Preparation Course• The most comprehensive, affordable and flexible preparation course for the QLTS assessments• Our tutors and administrative staff attended the SRA seminar that was held in London in May 2011• The course reflects the SRAs Day One Outcomes and the examiners requirements• Our QLTS training combines comprehensive and professional written textbooks, web-based programme, tutor support and face-to-face revision sessions in London

Why Should You Study with QLTS School?• Focused – we only focus on one test, the QLTS – we plan to continue to be the premier leader in this field for the long run• Experienced – tutors, management and administrative staff have extensive experience• Dedicated support – we will make sure that you will get all the assistance they need in order to attempt to qualify as English Solicitors• Professional – we heavily invested in our course material and we act fast to adjust ourselves to changes

Why Should You Study with QLTS School? - Continued• Value for the money – course fees are very attractive compared to what is offered by other providers• Flexible – our courses can be delivered anytime, anywhere in the world and in any way that is most convenient to your firm and candidates• Success – we are the only provider that has already run courses for three rounds of the QLTS assessments. We have a proven track record of candidates who successfully passed all QLTS assessments, first attempt

The MCT Course

The MCT Course – What is Included?  11 Comprehensive textbooks covering all areas of practice required by the SRA  QLTS Course Handbook  Revision notes summarising the key points and main legal principles  More than 1,000 multiple choice questions  15 mock exams similar to the formal MCT  Free periodic updates for the course materials  Study whenever and wherever you want  Networking opportunities with other examinees (LinkedIn and Facebook groups) The revision notes, multiple choice questions, mock exams and course updates are accessible through our online MCT Question Bank

The OSCE and TLST Course• The practical assessments aim to test higher level of knowledge, understanding and ability to accurately advise clients in all 3 legal practice areas, using a variety of skills• The skills of Interviewing, Advocacy, Writing, Drafting and Online Legal Research are assessed through various simulated legal environments using different techniques, including actors as interview clients and professional legal databases and keyboard skills• You should be able to know and understand the relevant legal principles and be able to explain those to the client using accurate and timely advice, which documents to use and also to draft various documents yourself when needed

The OSCE and TLST Course• The course is designed to bridge the gap between your academic study of the 3 practice areas, foundation subjects and legal skills which can only be gained through practising experience• Personalised preparation course available with an expert tutor guiding you from day one through a programme customised especially for your particular needs and goals• Our expert tutors are drawn from Qualified Solicitors and Barristers, Senior University Law Lecturers, as well as SRA External Examiners on The Legal Practice Course

The OSCE and TLST Course – What is Included?QLTS School offers a combined course for the OSCE and TLST:• Initial interview for each candidate with one of our Senior Tutors to assess your experience and level of training and tuition required• Expert guidance and direct contact with experienced tutors• QLTS Course Guide• Exam-type practice questions with answer guides for self-assessment

The OSCE and TLST Course – What is Included? - Continued• Free periodic updates for the course materials• 5 mock exams in each of 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 with other examinees and online peer review during practice assessments

Course Fees•The MCT– there are several packages offered for the MCT(delivery is free within the UK, £40 to Europe and £90 to otherdestinations)•The MCT Course - £790•The Complete MCT Course (plus 2 hours of tutor support) - £890•The OSCE and TLST Course - the fees of the combined course forthe OSCE & TLST are £1,350 plus the costs of the LPC textbooks(approximately £160)

QLTS School’s CourseQuestions?Tel: + 44 (0) 207 117 6077Email: info@qlts.co.ukwww.QLTS.co.uk Thank You!

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