SQE - has anyone done the course and can answer a few questions?

[Law1099]

Hi,

I would appreciate some questions answered by anyone who has done the sqe!

I understand on the sqe you are taught the core modules of the lpc for 3-4 months, but you are not taught the core legal knowledge modules. To what extent are you meant to know all the detail in the core legal knowledge modules?

For example, i spent a year learning the core modules on the GDL, which took me like 30-40 hours a week. How are we expected to do this again, but in 3 months and alongside the core modules of the lpc? And, do it via self study? Maybe I have a bad memory but I can’t remember specifics to answer MCQs of my core modules, and I’m panicking a bit thinking I have to re revise an entire years worth of knowledge in 3 months, alongside 3 months of additional teaching?

 

[laurabeaumont]

TCLA now has a new forum for the SQE with the College of Legal Practice - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/forums/solicitors-qualifying-exam-sqe-forum.96/ !

I have moved this thread over to there!

 

[OB]

Hi,

I would appreciate some questions answered by anyone who has done the sqe!

I understand on the sqe you are taught the core modules of the lpc for 3-4 months, but you are not taught the core legal knowledge modules. To what extent are you meant to know all the detail in the core legal knowledge modules?

For example, i spent a year learning the core modules on the GDL, which took me like 30-40 hours a week. How are we expected to do this again, but in 3 months and alongside the core modules of the lpc? And, do it via self study? Maybe I have a bad memory but I can’t remember specifics to answer MCQs of my core modules, and I’m panicking a bit thinking I have to re revise an entire years worth of knowledge in 3 months, alongside 3 months of additional teaching?

The assessment objectives here show what is included in the exam: https://sqe.sra.org.uk/exam-arrangements/assessment-information/sqe1-assessment-specification

I would say maybe not in as much detail as the practical law modules you'll be taught but they are definitely a big part of the SQE exam which isn't particularly appreciated on the prep courses! It is up to you to self-study them while juggling reading etc for the new content so I would highly recommend trying to study this before you start the course!

 

[Law1099]

The assessment objectives here show what is included in the exam: https://sqe.sra.org.uk/exam-arrangements/assessment-information/sqe1-assessment-specification

I would say maybe not in as much detail as the practical law modules you'll be taught but they are definitely a big part of the SQE exam which isn't particularly appreciated on the prep courses! It is up to you to self-study them while juggling reading etc for the new content so I would highly recommend trying to study this before you start the course!

Thank you so much for answering!

The fact that they expect you to regurgitate knowledge on your own/before the course that you learnt, in some cases, 3+ years ago is really strange. I’ve never been on a course where I’m required to memorise knowledge from a completely different course.

 

[OB]

Thank you so much for answering!

The fact that they expect you to regurgitate knowledge on your own/before the course that you learnt, in some cases, 3+ years ago is really strange. I’ve never been on a course where I’m required to memorise knowledge from a completely different course.

For example, when I studied EU law we were still in the EU!! On my course they would pop in some academic law reading in the consolidation reading tasks but I think most people never could find the time to do it!