QLTS Success Story #1
Hi all, yesterday I met with a fellow foreign qualified lawyer that completed the QLTS last year – let’s call her Lucy – she is going to be our first QLTS success story! We had […]
February 2016 MCT results released
Kaplan has released today the results for the February 2016 session of the MCT part of the QLTS. The pass mark was 58%, which is in line with the average pass mark of the last […]
Next Test Dates
When are the next test dates? Just in case you missed the last session, or you are still planning your first attempt, Kaplan published the next QLTS sessions both for the MCT and OSCE part […]
Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) update
Thanks to Vincenzo – a fellow Italian lawyer that asked me about it – I think it’s better to reiterate the amendments to the QLTS approved by the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) last May. These […]
MCT Test – The day after
After the test day I have collected a couple of impressions from who took the exam. First of all, for the first time the test was computer based and apparently Pearson Vue experienced some technical […]
QLTS – Course Providers
Hi all since I was surprised by the high percentage of readers that are preparing for the QLTS using one of the QLTS course providers (more than 30% of the blog viewers), I decided to dig […]
QLTS Study Guide
Hi All, since I realise that it is not very easy to get all the most up to date information needed to apply, prepare and sit the QLTS, I have decided to create a brief […]
Repost – MCT Test Day
The MCT test date is approaching (8th of February) for many of you and I have a couple of tips. First of all, don’t be late! You’ll all already know it, but latecomers will not be […]
QLTS Study Guide – Day One Outcome A11: Understanding of the laws applicable to business structures and the concept of legal personality
Advantages and disadvantages of sole traders, partnerships, limited liability partnerships (LLPs), private limited companies: Sole traders: Liability for debts. Partnerships: formation; default provisions under Partnership Act 1890 (powers of partners to bind the firm, liability for debts and […]
QLTS Study Guide – Day One Outcome A10: Understanding of Human Rights
The Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights : role of the European Court of Human Rights (its approach to cases brought before it; the nature of its powers over member states; […]