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    Revision and Practice Resources for SQE2

    I'm sitting SQE2 in October. I have found a few good (paid) resources for revision notes, but I'm struggling to find many practice papers outside of a course. I'm self-funding so would rather save the money if I can. Does anyone have any practice resources they'd recommend please? Revise4Law...
  2. UmarBajwa

    Recommended Assessment Centres for SQE2

    I sat the SQE2 in January of this year and comparing my experience to others in my cohort, the assessment centre can make a big difference to your experience. I sat the assessments in London. My written exams were in ITTS - Aldgate East My oral exams were in - Royal College of General...
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    SQE 1 January 2024 Results - Your Feedback

    Hi everyone, Following a Reddit post on R/UKLaw, I thought it would be good for those of you who received their results for SQE 1 January 2024 to share feedback on: Pass/fail Your SQE provider / self study (and what materials you used) If you'd recommend your SQE provider in retrospect Did...
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    Where to take the SQE?

    I am recent graduate of a Russell group university, scoring with a 2.1. I have taken a brief break and I am currently working in a different industry but I plan on starting the SQE in September or around that time frame. Unfortunately, I have not been successful with applications, nor would I be...
  5. chichi

    SQE with Barbri vs QLTS

    Hello :) I’m planning on enrolling to either Barbri or QLTS for their SQE prep course, intending to sit the July 2024 exam for SQE1. I work full time but I’m certain I can cram in 20 hours of studying over the course of the week. However, I just wanted some input from people about their...
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    PgDL possible with degree from 2010

    Hello everyone. I've been scouring this forum for a couple of hours now and am therefore a bit embarrassed to post due to my query. However, for the most part this does seem like a safe space, so here goes: I graduated from UEA back in 2010 with a Ba (Hons) in Film & Media. My result was a 2:2...
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    SQE1 studying methods/strategy - what worked & what didn't?

    Hi everyone I thought I'd set up a thread that might be helpful for anyone studying the SQE1 soon. For anyone who has done the SQE1, I'd be grateful if you could provide insight as to your strategy for studying as there is a lot of information to cover. General questions: 1. I know a lot of...
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    Should I self fund the SQE?

    Hi all! I’m thinking about self funding the SQE at University of Law this year. Just for context: I just graduated (2023) with a 2:1 in law from an RG uni and have some prior legal work experience. Unsuccessful with TCs in second year and had some difficult family issues this year which...
  9. LS12

    SQE prep: I’ve not been a student in years

    Hi guys, I’m fortunate enough to be starting my SQE in September sponsored by a firm. I’m pretty stressed in advance because I can see that a lot of the course is self study. It’s been years since I did my law degree and I honestly couldn’t really recite much from what I studied. This coupled...
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    SQE at BPP or College Legal Practice?

    Hey everyone, I recently completed my LLB at a university that's not part of the Russell Group, and unfortunately, I haven't secured a training contract. However, I'm determined to kickstart my preparation for the SQE early next year. I've been looking into the College Legal Practice as a...
  11. Niyati Nagda

    EVENT ALERT: SQE Explained Simply by TCLA [18:00, JULY 20th 2023]

    Are you feeling a little lost when it comes to the SQE? Don't worry, you're not alone! I know that understanding what it is, why it's being introduced, and how it affects you can be quite daunting. That's why we've got an event specifically designed to unravel the mysteries of the SQE...
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    Ulaw Bloomsbury or Moorgate, PGDL vs Ma Law SQE1

    Hi Everyone, I’m a career changer looking to do Law conversion and follow the SQE route at ULaw. I’m debating between MA Law SQE1 followed by SQE 2 prep course, or just doing the PGDL and apply training contracts to fund the SQE components/ do the LLM legal practice if I don’t get a training...
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    Is it worth self-funding SQE1+2 after GDL? / please help me figure out a strategy

    Hi, if anyone can help me, I would be very grateful. I just finished my PGDL last month, which was entirely self-funded as I didn’t apply for VS/TC during undergrad. I also made a terrible mistake by not applying for VS during my GDL year because I didn’t feel “ready”. (I have a 1:1 Oxbridge...
  14. BristolGrad1567

    Petition for an increase to Student Finance 2023/24

    My friend has written the petition below for increased student finance for the next academic year. She needs five signatures for the petition to go live. I would really appreciate it if people would sign as a 2.8% increase in finance next year puts a lot of people, including me, in a scary...
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    Latest date you can start LLM with a 2025 TC?

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone knew the latest date that you can start the SQE LLM if you have a TC commencing in 2025? Does this largely vary across firms? I don't even have a TC yet but just planning ahead for if (fingers crossed) I am able to get one :) would really love to take a...
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    SQE resit or low score

    Hi @Jessica Booker , I really appreciate your many excellent reply about SQE as they are really helpful. I am wondering whether I can ask you some further questions about SQE? I am an international student and now graduated and applying for TC. In order to improve my competitive in applying I...
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    SQE Help!

    Hi, I am due to start my TC in 2024, and have been paralegalling with the firm since the graduating, and receiving the offer, in 2021. This means I will be leaving the firm this September to commence the SQE, but we haven't yet had any information re: the details of the course. Could anyome...
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    University of Law SQE Dates and Accomodation

    As part of my training contract, I will commence the SQE at the University of Law in September of 2023. The official dates for the course are 11 September for the start date, and 18 October for the end date. My issue is that no student accommodation I have been able to find offers a contract of...
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    SQE 2

    Does anyone know how long the SQE2 course is?
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    Asking for advice on self study SQE and ex-used textbook

    Hi all! Hope everything goes well. The July 2022 SQE exams just finished. As a non-law student(actually get law degree from a civil law country), kindly asking for advices for SQE candidates on the choices of courses and textbooks! Concerning courses, I have noticed that BPP provides self...

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