Maplesden Legal Consulting provides external Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) verification services, commonly referred to as QWE sign-off or QWE confirmation, for aspiring solicitors seeking to have their qualifying work experience confirmed in accordance with the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

The service is for candidates who have completed QWE and require an independent solicitor to review and verify their experience, subject to the relevant SRA requirements.

Complete External QWE Verification Service – £450

Free initial consultation

Please note: The final fee may vary depending on the nature and complexity of the QWE being reviewed. The applicable fee will be confirmed before any paid work begins.

[View the SRA's official QWE guidance →]

External QWE Verification Service

The service includes:

• Free initial consultation
• Initial assessment of completed QWE
• Review of relevant supporting information and evidence
• Review of relevant work and feedback where required
• External verification of QWE where the relevant requirements are satisfied
• Practical guidance throughout the verification process

A fee does not guarantee that QWE will be verified. Verification will only be completed where the relevant requirements are satisfied.

Who Is the Service For?

The external QWE verification service is for aspiring solicitors who have completed their qualifying work experience and require an external solicitor to confirm it.

QWE can be obtained in a variety of legal environments, including law firms, in-house legal teams, legal consultancies and other organisations providing legal services.

Completed QWE can also be verified retrospectively where the experience meets the SRA's requirements.

Candidates who are unsure whether their completed experience is suitable for external verification can discuss their circumstances during the free initial consultation.

How It Works

1. Free Initial Consultation

Discuss the completed QWE and individual circumstances and determine whether external verification may be suitable.

2. Initial Assessment

The information provided is reviewed and the scope and applicable fee are confirmed before any paid work begins.

3. Review

Relevant information, evidence and work relating to the completed QWE are reviewed in accordance with the relevant requirements.

4. Verification

Where the requirements are satisfied, the appropriate QWE verification process is completed.

Pricing

Complete External QWE Verification Service – £450

The complete external QWE verification service is available for £450, including the initial consultation, review of the relevant information and evidence, and QWE verification where the applicable requirements are satisfied.

Please note: The final fee may vary depending on the nature and complexity of the QWE being reviewed. The applicable fee will be confirmed before any paid work begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an external solicitor verify QWE?

Yes. The SRA permits QWE to be confirmed by an external solicitor where the relevant requirements are satisfied.

[Read the SRA's guidance on confirming QWE →]

Does the verifier need to work for the employer?

No. An external solicitor may confirm QWE where the relevant SRA requirements are met.

Can previous work experience count as QWE?

Yes. Completed qualifying work experience can be claimed retrospectively where it meets the SRA's requirements.

How much does the service cost?

External QWE verification services are available from £450. The final fee depends on the circumstances and complexity of the QWE.

Is the initial consultation free?

Yes. The initial consultation is free and there is no obligation to proceed.

Arrange a Free Consultation

To discuss completed QWE and determine whether external verification may be suitable, contact Maplesden Legal Consulting to arrange a free initial consultation.

Email: enquiries@maplesdenlegal.com

Information regarding the next steps and requirements for an initial assessment will be provided following contact.