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Hello Everyone,
Just graduated from one of the Russell group university with no so great result just a pass class in my masters degree I am so worried about losing opportunity and not able to land a job since I am an immigrant . Getting all sort of anxiety and panic.

Hey everyone, I recently sat the SQE 1 exams and got high 70s in them. I had a course provider but mainly used other resources to help with revision and practice. I hope they can help, especially for those sitting in January 2024.


Question Banks

- https://britishlawacademy.com/?p=1545 (Free)

- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revise-SQE-FLK1-Practice-Assessment-ebook/dp/B0C7YJFRTT (Paid)

- https://www.qlts.co.uk/resources/sqe-sample-material/ (Free)

- https://global.oup.com/ukhe/lawresources/SQE/SQEI/?cc=gb&lang=en& (Paid)




Revision Guides

- https://www.brigittesnotes.com/sqe-notes (Free)

- https://revise4law.co.uk/ (Paid)

- https://wearedevilsadvocate.com/ (Paid)

As title said, I wanted to get my app reviewed by TCLA but found that the Gold membership is cheaper than the one-time purchase. Is there any catch to this? Just wondering if I buy it today and get approved asap, would I be eligible to just use the free review included straightaway?

Thanks

Hi

Does TCLA premium membership include case studies to prepare for written exercises for the vacation scheme? I cannot find this information under FAQs.

Thanks.

Hi guys,

Has anyone applied to DLA Dubai?

Hi all,
Really looking for any insight from people who have / are sitting the SQE1. I am currently at BPP, and have found that their notes are GDL/LPC rehashes and that their MCQs are too easy (even compared to their own mocks). Has anyone got any recommendations for resources that they used, or any revision techniques or strategies? So much is behind pay-walls and I am just desperate to make a most of these final weeks before the exam. Would really appreciate any help.

Just some background, I am a 2nd year non-law student applying to a few vac schemes, first year insight schemes and open days this application cycle. Over the summer I spent a week at a national, corporate law firm, but it would be a stretch to call this an internship as it was so short-term and a large amount of shadowing rather than hands-on work.

I have been looking into fixed contract paralegal work for over the summer as I do not expect to get a summer vacation scheme this year and feel like I need some more understanding of what a commercial solicitor does. I applied to Flex Legal and have already been rejected and I'm struggling to find any paralegal opportunities that take non-law students or those without any paralegalling experience.

If anyone knows of anywhere I could find paralegal opportunities I would be eligible for then that would be great, but if not, does anyone have any suggestions of others way to gain some legal/business experience as a non-law student?

Is my best bet cold-emailing for informal internships at local firms or looking for business operations internships?

I'm a penultimate year law student. I am applying for summer vac schemes. Most of the applications have a section to put in details about the SQE. Am I supposed to include anything here? I thought it was too early to know for sure?

I scored a 42 in the IB, with 776 at HL (A*A*A equivalent) and got two out of three bonus points. Can I just write 'IB Bonus Points- TOK and EE' and write '2'? I got an A in TOK and a C in the EE despite being predicted a B...

If you don't get a TC from a VS, how do you cover it off on your cv/ interview?

Is it not viewed as a negative?

Hi everyone!

I submitted a Latham VS app a week ago and did not realise that there is a SJT phase after the online form. Can someone clarify if this is right: I have 3 days after the deadline (so the 10th Dec) to do the SJT.

Also, can anyone tell me what the online assessment involves? I see that some people say it is a SJT, but others mentioned a video interview as well. Also, if anyone has any tips on this front, I would be SUPER grateful because I am historically not great at SJTs.

Thank you!!

Hello all, was looking for advice on filling in mitigating circumstances.


I have fairly low IB (33) and GCSE (mainly Bs) grades as a result of a learning disability (ADD) but after seeking treatment I completed a law foundation programme to get into university and scored quite well. I have been including this in my (completely unsuccessful) VS/TC applications. Is this a bad idea? Am I less likely to be accepted due to the grades regardless of the circumstance? Would having ADD turn law firms off my application?

In uni I consistently average a 2:1 with multiple firsts*


Thank you!

Hi,

Does anyone know if ulaw accept concession applications for late submissions for take-away assessments like writing and research?

Hi!

I'm considering going into commercial law and think that doing a vacation scheme would be the best way to confirm this/secure a training contract, but every firm seems to only have June and July dates, which I won't be around for!

Does anybody happen to know of some schemes in August or from the very last week (beginning Monday 29th) of July please? I would be really grateful as from my research I can only find August options in different countries so far!

Thank you so much

I am writing an application for a firm with an 'anything else you want to add' section.

I would value ideas here of how to stand out in this section. Of course, I will mention aspects of myself I haven't been able to fit into other areas of my application. But are there other tips/strategies on how to best approach and structure this Q?

Thank you

Hi

My son is turning 27, has a masters in Politics from LSE, works in a top firm in comms for the last 3 years.

Wants to swap to corporate Law. In the last year has got to the final round of Freshfields and Weil. Got vacation schemes with Vinson & Elkins and Eversheds. Unfortunately not offered a TC with any.

What should he do next? Keep applying- he's finding it all a real slog? Do the SQE independently?

Any advice gratefully received.

TIA

An opportunity to undertake a vacation scheme at the firm, commencing in 2024.

The firm says: "If you’re selected for a vacation scheme, you’ll get to experience firsthand what it’s like to be a trainee at the firm. You’ll receive mentoring and support from your supervisor, meet lawyers from each practice group, attend workshops and interact with our employees at social networking events. In order to assess you for a training contract, you will complete an interview and a blog post task. Our trainees are recruited exclusively from our vacation schemes. You will receive a payment of £400 per week for attending one of our vacation schemes and, most importantly, you’ll come away with a crucial network of contacts."

Scheme dates:

Spring Vacation Scheme: 15 – 26 April 2024
Summer Vacation Scheme: 24 June – 5 July 2024

Apply here by 31 January 2024.

An opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship at the firm, commencing in 2024.

What does this apprenticeship entail?

The firm says: "At BDB Pitmans we value all routes to qualification, recognising your potential to carve out a successful career in law. With our six year Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship programme you can become a qualified solicitor by completing a law degree and passing the Solicitors Qualifying Exams, with BDB Pitmans covering all of your tuition and assessment fees.

Because we work in small teams, you will benefit from collaborating alongside senior lawyers from the outset, earning a salary whilst gaining real-life legal experience across multiple practice areas. Our supportive, inclusive culture and genuine work-life balance provide opportunities to develop your technical skills, extend your legal knowledge and grow your client relationships, whilst providing you with enough time to dedicate to your apprenticeship studies."

Who can apply?

• You will need to be on track to achieve, or have achieved, a minimum of CCC at A level (or equivalent) and have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
• This opportunity is aimed at anyone without a degree including those who are currently in Year 13. You must also have the right to work in the UK.
• The firm understands that for some candidates, there may be extenuating circumstances. If you feel that this applies to you, please do let the firm know on your application form as they would not want to miss out on hearing from talented individuals who have not been able to demonstrate their full potential due to reasons outside of their control.​

Apply here by 19 February 2024.

An opportunity to undertake work experience at the firm, commencing in 2024.

Who can apply? You must be 16-18 years old and in school Years 12 or 13 in order to attend.

You must attend, and have always attended, a state-funded non-fee paying school/college and satisfy at least one of the criteria listed below:

• you have been, or are currently, in local authority care;
• you are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, free school meals, Pupil Premium, Education Maintenance Allowance and/or 16 to 19 Bursary;
• you are, or have been, a full-time or part-time carer;
• you came to the UK as a refugee or asylum seeker;
• the occupation of your main household earner is categorised as a routine or manual occupation;
• you are attending a state school or college with:
  a) below a school average of 32.94 points for a student’s best 3 A-Levels (Search your school here then select ’16-18 performance’) and/or
  b) <62% progressing onto higher education or training, or <58% progressing to degree-level study (search your school here then select ‘16-18’ > ‘student destinations’ > ‘progression into higher education or training’ OR ‘breakdown of destinations’); and
• you grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended university.

Scheme dates: 13-15 February 2024

Apply here by 6 January 2024.

Hi everyone,

Thought I'd pose a question here, hoping for some answers from anyone who has applied to SH (or any other firm).

I noticed that SH does not specify a minimum requirement for A-levels on Legal Cheek. However, I'm curious if this holds true based on the experiences of those who have applied.

A bit about me: I studied the IB (which might need translation for the Talent team, so if anyone has experience with this, please share). I achieved 32 IB points, equivalent to 166 UCAS points (supposedly ABB, but oddly shown as BBB on Google). I did receive First Class Honours for my undergrad, but I'm concerned that my secondary school results may pose challenges.

Happy to discuss!

Hi there!

Hoping to get some advice and insights. I am in the middle of doing an application to WBD. They only have one section to give details under "Life History" for experiences. The character limit is 1000 so it is very short. Given there is no Why this firm? Why you? questions I wanted to know how you would approach this. I want to be able to tailor it to the firm and I've researched it throughly- I just do not have the space to do so. Please can someone assist?

Thank you

With changes to the salary threshold for skilled worker visa my training contract for 2025 is below the threshold. What does this mean for me?