Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is the 2nd and final exam under the QLTS assessments. You can appear for the OSCE only after passing the MCT. The OSCE originally introduced for the medical profession (Doctors, Nurses, Dentists etc) eventually found its way into law via the QLTS. The QLTS exam structure (MCT + OSCE) has … Continue reading My tips on passing the OSCE (long post!!)
My tips on passing the MCT (long post)
The QLTS (Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme) was brought in 2011 by the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) to replace the QLTT (Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test). However; please note, the QLTS will come to end in the next couple of years as the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) comes into effect in September 2021. The Multiple Choice Test … Continue reading My tips on passing the MCT (long post)
The SRA has released 90 Sample MCT Questions!
The SRA published 90 MCT sample questions on 16 December 2019 following the review of the SQE 1 Pilot exams stating,"..............here are 90 sample questions from this assessment to help both education providers and candidates plan SQE training and prepare for the assessment". You can find the link to the 90 sample questions here. Anyone … Continue reading The SRA has released 90 Sample MCT Questions!
CILEX PAST QUESTION PAPERS AND SUGGESTED ANSWERS
Kaplan do not publish any question papers for the QLTS exams. If you have taken up a preparatory course with a course provider for the OSCE then you are somewhat safe as they will prepare you for the type of questions you may get asked. But make no mistake, most course providers are doing their … Continue reading CILEX PAST QUESTION PAPERS AND SUGGESTED ANSWERS
Structure of the OSCE Exam
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is the 2nd and final exam in the QLTS. You must have passed the MCT (Multiple Choice Test- 1st exam) to sit the OSCE. The OSCE Exam structure, at first glance, is very difficult to understand. In fact, it takes a few weeks to get this into your head. … Continue reading Structure of the OSCE Exam
Taking a Bill through the UK Parliament
A Bill before it becomes an Act or Statute goes through set processes in the House of Commons and House of Lords. To have a better understanding of this I found a very interesting website with lots of information and the best thing about it is- it's depicted through diagrams! Have a look at this amazing … Continue reading Taking a Bill through the UK Parliament
Training Contract or QLTS?
Many of you have been writing to me asking which is the best route for an Indian lawyer to qualify in the UK; a training contract or the QLTS?  In this post I will talk about both these routes, costs, some harsh realities and hopefully you will be the best judge of what you want to … Continue reading Training Contract or QLTS?
2016-17 Tax rates
I might be a bit late to post this (considering it's a few days after the MCT 2016 results) but this will be useful for anyone preparing for the Feb 2017 MCT. While searching the internet relentlessly for material on tax rates and any available notes I found this (one stop shop kind of) website for tax … Continue reading 2016-17 Tax rates
BREXIT- What effect does it have on the QLTS?
The long debate of whether the UK should stay or leave was put to rest on early morning 24 June 2016 when the public voted to leave the EU! For many of you who are reading this post- what you want to really know is how the BREXIT will affect the QLTS exams? and more … Continue reading BREXIT- What effect does it have on the QLTS?
Judicial Review (chart)
Judicial review is the equivalent of Public interest litigation (PIL) concept in India which was highlighted in my earlier post-Â What is the MCT. Judicial Review is a mechanism for ensuring that ministers and public bodies (government body/s) keep within the proper limit of the powers which they have been granted. Judicial Review is concerned with … Continue reading Judicial Review (chart)
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