For Applicants
How to Apply and Application Timetable
Applications for SWSQF 2023 are now closed.
The full timetable for the application process can be found below:
Thursday 19 October 2023 at 12:00 | Applications open. The Application Form, Guidance to Applicants and SWSQF Eligibility Criteria documents will be available on this website. |
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Applications close at 22:00. |
w/c 15 January 2024 | All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted for an interview. |
w/c 5 and 12 February 2024 | Interviews with shortlisted applicants. |
w/c 4 March 2024 | All shortlisted applicants advised whether they have been successful. |
Please read each of the four documents below before completing the online Application Form:
The CLLS reserves the right in its absolute discretion to make appropriate enhancements and amendments to the SWSQF in line with its experience of operating the SWSQF and in line with sponsor financial commitments.
Any queries not dealt with in these documents may be emailed to [email protected]
Guidance on Applying for the Fund from Our First Cohort
Our first cohort offer their experiences and guidance for the application process.
Guidance on Applying for the Fund from YLAL
In this short video, YLAL answer everything employers might want to know about the SWSQF – who the Fund is for, how it will work, and how employers can use it to support their paralegals, caseworkers and more to qualify as solicitors in their organisation:
YLAL have recorded this short FAQ video for applicants:
For further guidance please visit the YLAL – Solicitors Qualifying Exam Hub, an extensive website created by young lawyers offering information on SQE. This page also contains a link to the dedicated SWSQF page, which provides information on the fund and guidance for the application process.