ANYONE TAKEN THE OLQE ?

[lubey888]

Hi

I am based in the UK and am looking into the OLQE.

I am looking to understand your experience of the preparatory course providers and your reviews as the courses are not inexpensive and I don't know which is best. I have looked into IP learning who appear to be more expensive than other counterparts such as LexOmnibus for example.

Can you also share your views on any tips / how easy it is to get the exemption. I have 6 years PQE specialising in insolvency law but and studied a UK LLB law degree. We will apply principles of professional conduct and accounts on a daily basis having passed the exam at LPC level and thereafter carrying out regular training sessions at work so have any practising solicitors managed to get the exemptions?

Thanks

[LTX]

Exemptions are pretty easy assuming that you provide the materials required. I took OLQE in 2013 after over 7 years of PQE and I recall back then only Conveyancing is required. Now Basic Law is also a must right?

As to course provider, me and my co-worker both chose Paul Kent and we both passed. His was a small class (round table, maybe 10 students in total) and I just liked that, allowing a lot of Q&As during and after class.

Wish you good luck!

[Tiffany_]

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[big_panda]

I recommend you put your application in as early as possible. The Law Society is an ancient behemoth. Paul Kent will be good if you are doing self-study distance learning.

[manc88]

Any idea by when the Law society determines your application and communicates the exemption?