Many jurisdictions, such as England and Wales, are undergoing an overhaul of the qualification framework for lawyers, with regulators seeking to redefine the requirements for education and training, and the nature of their oversight. Meanwhile, legal practice is changing rapidly, as ever more diverse career opportunities emerge, and alternative business structures disrupt the traditional landscape. In this interactive session, we will hear from a panel of international regulators and legal training professionals as we seek to explore the purpose and scope of the regulation of qualification in the 21st century, and its continuing importance as a safeguard on the proper administration of the rule of law.