years. The SQE will be a two-part national assessment, SQE1 costing £1,558 and SQE2 costing £2,422, and will come into force from 1 September 2021, subject to approval from the Legal Services Board (LSB). The SQE has officially come into force as of 1 September 2021. The last MCT took place in July 2021 and the last OSCE will take place in April 2022. Those that have passed both the MCT and the OSCE must apply for admission by 31 August 2022. Those that have passed only the MCT may take the SQE2 exam instead of the OSCE, in which case the application for admission would need to be made by 31 August 2023. References External links SRA QLTS Legal education in the United Kingdom