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Reply 240

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by jettybean

I emailed them last week, no response. Sent a follow up today - will keep u informed and would love if you could keep me informed too.

May I ask what region you were given if any? I have been given East Mids.

I was given South West but the exact office location has not been confirmed.

any news?

Reply 241

jettybean

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by amd29

I was given South West but the exact office location has not been confirmed.

any news?

No news. I received an email back from a lady I emailed previously who said they’re having trouble allocating supervisors. I’ve emailed again last week but nothing yet

Reply 242

liamlaw

Hi all,

If you are offered reserve list until a certain date (in this case September 2025), does anyone know if this means you have to reapply for next years intake if this is before September 2025? Or do they automatically take applicants on from the reserve list and then advertise for the remaining slots they need to fill?

Thanks!

Reply 243

00gdllpc00

going off what happened last year if you don't get offered a spot, you will have to reapply for the 2026 intake

Reply 244

username4903500

Hi all, just to let you know I was just offered a spot off the reserve list so I guess until the last minute it might happen.

Reply 245

Prinny77

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by Akotsakis

Hi all, just to let you know I was just offered a spot off the reserve list so I guess until the last minute it might happen.

Congratulations, what intake year were you on

Reply 246

Aspiring Solict

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by Russ3684

It’s live now!
I’m a former trainee and happy to answer any questions x

Hi Russ,
I was wondering if you can help and answering. some questions about the CPS application?

Cheers

Reply 247

nbvvvv

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by lydiawhgibson99

My civil service portal updated before I got the email. I’m so confused about being placed on reserve. It says I’m on a waiting list until September 2024 and they may appoint me if a position becomes available. I’m quite disappointed really.

Have you been contacted yet? I have also been put on reserve list until Dec 2025

Reply 248

nbvvvv

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by lydiawhgibson99

Have u heard anything yet? I have also been put on reserve list until dec 2025

Reply 249

ss12468

Guys, is the legal trainee scheme for final year uni students or is there another pathway? Does the cps cover the cost of SQE training/exams/teaching? Asking for a friend- cheers

Reply 250

JadeCPS

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by ss12468

Guys, is the legal trainee scheme for final year uni students or is there another pathway? Does the cps cover the cost of SQE training/exams/teaching? Asking for a friend- cheers

Hi, to apply for the solicitor pathway you must have completed your Law Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Exam 1 and 2 before October 2026. We don't offer funding for the required undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. The full requirements are:

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You must hold a minimum of a 2:2 university undergraduate degree. This doesn’t need to be in law, we consider equivalent undergraduate degrees.

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If you have completed the Legal Practice Course and have an undergraduate degree at a minimum of a 2:2 in a subject other than law, you must have completed one of the following conversion courses:
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
Common Professional Examination (CPE)

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If you have opted for the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQE) route, a conversion course isn’t required.

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We accept non-law degrees along with successful SQE 1 and 2 results, without the GLD or CPE.

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You must have successfully completed, or be due to complete, the Law Practice Course or Solicitor Qualifying Exams 1 and 2 to be able to start the legal trainee scheme in October 2026.