A practical, supportive session exploring the different routes into qualification and progression in law — including SQE, CILEX, graduate fa

Finishing a law degree or GDL can feel exciting, but also overwhelming.

You may be trying to decide:

whether to pursue SQE
whether another route into qualification may suit you better
how to gain qualifying experience
how to afford the next stage of training
what employers are actually looking for
or simply what your options really are in 2026
You may also already have SQE experience and be reconsidering your next step after results, cost pressures or concerns about the route ahead.

This free online session is designed to help law graduates and aspiring lawyers understand the different pathways available and make informed decisions about what might work best for them.

We’ll discuss:

The main routes to qualification in England and Wales
SQE and how it works in practice
CILEX routes to qualification
Graduate fast-track options
Qualifying work experience and career progression
Alternatives for those who did not pass SQE1
Flexible routes while working
Cost considerations and affordability
How employers view different pathways
Questions to ask yourself before committing to a route
Who is this for?

This session may be particularly useful if you are:

finishing a law degree or GDL
considering SQE
unsure which route is right for you
looking for a more flexible or affordable pathway
already working in law without a practising qualification
reconsidering your options after SQE results
interested in qualifying through CILEX
a CILEX professional considering dual qualification
Brightlink Learning is a teaching and learning organisation, SRA listed to offer SQE preparation, an accredited CILEX centre and a legal apprenticeship provider working with future lawyers, legal professionals and employers throughout the UK.

Brightlink provides professional legal education with a supportive, relationship-based approach to learning, combining flexible study with personal guidance and real-world progression pathways.

The organisation works with aspiring Solicitors, CILEX Lawyers and Paralegals, as well as employers and in-house legal teams. Brightlink’s strategies emphasise accessible legal education, alternative routes into law, and supportive progression for learners at different stages of their career journey.

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