“Your legal experience deserves recognition—OmniCerta helps turn your past practice into your future qualification.”

OmniCerta offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support qualified lawyers, Legal Practice Course (LPC) graduates, and experienced legal professionals seeking exemptions from the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Leveraging deep expertise in the SQE framework and SRA exemption criteria, OmniCerta ensures a smooth, accurate, and strategic approach to securing exemptions—saving clients valuable time and effort on their path to qualification.

What Are SQE Exemptions?

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) allows certain individuals to bypass parts of the SQE based on existing legal qualifications and experience. These exemptions are primarily available to:

• Qualified lawyers from other jurisdictions
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) graduates seeking alternative qualification pathways
• Legal professionals with extensive practical experience

The SRA evaluates each exemption application individually, requiring a strategic, well-evidenced approach—this is where OmniCerta comes in.

Exemptions may apply to:

• SQE1: Multiple-choice exam testing legal knowledge
• SQE2: Practical skills assessments (e.g., client interviewing, advocacy)

Our Services

1. Eligibility Assessment

OmniCerta provides a detailed review of your legal qualifications and work history to determine your eligibility for SQE1 or SQE2 exemptions. We advise whether your jurisdiction, qualification, or legal experience meets the required standards set by the SRA.

2. Document Review & Preparation

We assist clients in gathering and preparing all required documentation, including:

• Academic transcripts and certificates
• Course syllabi
• Certificates of good standing
• Legal work references and experience statements

Each document is reviewed for completeness and compliance with SRA requirements.

3. Legal Experience Mapping (SQE2 Focus)

Our team helps articulate your practical legal experience in a format that aligns with the SQE2 assessment criteria, ensuring your skills are properly recognised.

4. Jurisdiction-Based Exemption Guidance

We advise whether your jurisdiction qualifies for pre-approved SRA exemptions or if you must pursue an individualised exemption route, which involves more detailed evidence and jurisdictional comparison.

Specialist Support for Pakistani Lawyers: If you are a qualified lawyer in Pakistan, we offer tailored guidance on how your LLB, Bar-at-Law, or legal practice experience may be applied toward SQE exemptions, especially for SQE2, where your practical experience can be strategically mapped to SRA standards. We understand the nuances of Pakistani legal qualifications and help present your credentials effectively, even where your jurisdiction is not pre-approved by the SRA.

5. mySRA Portal Application Support

From setting up your mySRA account to uploading documents and submitting your exemption application, OmniCerta offers hands-on support throughout the entire process.

6. Appeals & Reconsideration Services

If your application is rejected, we can draft and submit a detailed appeal or reconsideration request, strengthening your case with legal argumentation and supplementary evidence.

7. Transitional Route Advice (for LPC Graduates)

We guide LPC graduates through the transitional arrangements, including how to combine your QWE and SQE2 to qualify without completing SQE1.

8. English Language Compliance

Where required, we assist in proving that your legal education or practice experience was conducted in English or Welsh, ensuring you meet SRA language requirements.

9. QWE Compatibility Review

We assess whether your past or current legal work qualifies as Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) and advise how to record and register it for your solicitor qualification.

10. Exemption + Qualification Strategy Session

A strategic consultation combining exemption planning with a full qualification roadmap—timelines, costs, QWE options, and assessment advice tailored to your situation.

11. LLM Admission Support Services (UK Focus) OmniCerta offers end-to-end support for legal professionals and graduates seeking admission to LLM programmes in the UK, including the increasingly popular LLM (SQE) route. Whether you’re applying from Pakistan or any other jurisdiction, we help you navigate the competitive admissions process with confidence. Our services include personal statement drafting and review, CV enhancement, university shortlisting, application form guidance, and document compliance checks. We also provide tailored advice on selecting the right LLM pathway, whether academic, practice-based, or SQE-aligned, based on your long-term qualification and career goals. With expert insight into UK legal education standards and admissions criteria, OmniCerta maximises your chances of receiving offers from top-tier universities.

Why Choose OmniCerta?

At OmniCerta, we understand that qualifying as a solicitor in the UK—or securing admission to a competitive LLM programme—is more than just a process; it’s a pivotal career milestone. That’s why we provide expert-led, personalised support that goes far beyond basic guidance. With deep expertise in the SRA exemption framework, SQE structure, and UK legal education system, we deliver precise, strategic advice tailored to your jurisdiction, experience, and long-term goals.

Trusted by International Lawyers: We specialise in supporting lawyers from Pakistan, India, and other SRA-recognised jurisdictions. Whether you’re seeking exemption from SQE2 or applying for an LLM in the UK, our consultants understand the specific documentation, standards, and challenges faced by international applicants.

End-to-End Support—No Guesswork: From eligibility assessments and legal experience mapping to appeals, mySRA support, and LLM personal statement drafting, OmniCerta offers a complete suite of services—ensuring your application is accurate, compliant, and competitive.

Proven Expertise in Complex Applications: We excel in complex cases involving non-standard qualifications, individual exemption routes, and transitional pathways for LPC graduates. Our team knows how to present your legal career in a format the SRA and universities understand and respect.

Strategic & Transparent Approach: We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all advice. Every client receives a customised qualification strategy, complete with timelines, QWE options, and exemption pathways—so you can plan ahead with confidence. Plus, our transparent pricing and flexible service options mean you only pay for the support you actually need.

Your Partner from Start to Finish: Whether you’re aiming to qualify as a solicitor via the SQE route or secure a place in a top-tier LLM programme, OmniCerta is with you at every step—advising, supporting, and advocating for your success.

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