SQE preparations

Hi all,

Due to start a six-week intro to law and SQE prep course with BARBRI in January 2025. My understanding is there is a lot of content to get through and lots of people I know that have gone through it say that early preparation is required. What can I do to start preparing before my official course starts? Any good online resources, strategies that have worked for other students?

cheers!

Did my A-Levels twice, how do I say this on applications?

Hi all, I am currently applying for vacation schemes but am unsure how to list my A-levels. I originally completed them in 2019 but I got grades of DDE - in Economics, computer science, and maths. I then took a year out and decided to give it another go, sitting the same subjects and achieving A*AA in 2022.

So I am wondering how I relate this on the application as the form asks for results from 16-18 studies.
Also, will the fact I had to retake impact my application negatively?
Thanks everyone! :)

Mishcon de Reya application

I'm currently writing my application form for the Mishcon de Reya vacation scheme and would really appreciate some guidance on this question if anyone has any tips:

If we were to invite you to interview, what issue would you most like to talk about and why? This can be a non-legal issue and should be something you genuinely feel passionate about. (300 words max) *

As a non-law graduate, I am going to talk about a non-legal issue. Some ideas I have had so far have included the issue of schools shutting down in the UK and also the influence of social media on the public's perception of success.

I am not sure whether to include stats from news sites/references and make it an argumentative piece or whether it should be solely my opinion?

Thanks!!
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Spelling error on vac scheme application

Hi - just submitted an application for a Vacation Scheme and noticed that I spelled the firm name incorrectly (“Mischon” instead of “Mishcon”) in one of the answers - twice. Not sure how, I believe I made the typo once and autocorrect took it like that from there. Should I email the firm and apologise? Is it one door closed? Been pulling my hair out since I noticed :(