To be eligible for the SQE, Indian lawyers must meet the following criteria: Educational Qualification: A law degree or equivalent legal education that meets the standards set by the SRA. This typically means holding an LLB or a similar qualification.
From September 2021, lawyers from abroad and overseas students who wish to qualify in England and Wales can sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The SQE allows you to qualify as a solicitor by taking the same exam as domestic candidates.
A foreign lawyer cannot provide legal services in the United States without being admitted to at least one state's bar. Exceptions may exist in some states for example, where foreign lawyers may apply for a license as a foreign law consultant.
The SQE exams are uniquely tough Full qualification via the SQE is split into two stages: SQE1 and SQE2. The assessments for SQE1 are long and intense, as they cover several areas of law. You need to complete four exams over two days, lasting five hours each day.