• Hey Guest, want to be shortlisted for law firm open days? Start using our free Workspace.

sqe

  1. Polaranu

    A fully digital, data-driven approach to SQE self-study

    Hi all! I’ve been a member of TCLA for a while now and wanted to share my SQE journey with you all! For those of you who are skimming, I’ve marked the things I’ve found most helpful with a star ⭐. Background I graduated with a 2:1 LLB from a Russell Group uni almost a decade ago and went on...
  2. F

    ULAW internal SQE exams

    Hi everyone, I am due to take my SQE exam with ULAW and I've seen the exam is proctored using lockdown browser. I just wanted someone to clarify if they require using a webcam or not as it doesn't state lockdown monitor which i know is the one that uses webcam.
  3. gdoug

    TC Holder preparing for PGDL

    Hello! I've just finished my English degree at Oxford, graduating with a First. I'm taking a year off before starting the PGDL at BPP (and then eventually joining Freshfields as a trainee solicitor). I've been living at home and working to save money for travelling, but I'd also like to...
  4. jdr01

    Stuck between SQE, paralegal roles, and funding — what are my real options?

    Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice as I feel stuck with my career options. I graduated with a law degree and for the past two years I’ve been working as a Case Officer at a healthcare regulator. I previously applied for training contracts, but quickly realised that even if I were...
  5. legallysg

    Graduate seeking guidance

    Hello anybody who is reading this, I so wish I found this community earlier, it is so great to see everybody's inspiring journeys and motivations! For myself, I am wondering if i should join the journey as well or if it's just not right for me. My situation I am a recent LLB graduate. I did...
    • legallysg
    • Thread
    • application advice legal assistant open days paralegal sqe vacation scheme
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  6. M

    Career Guidance — TC vs SQE2 + QWE Route (Graduate Visa Expiring Jan 2026)

    Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance on my career options and the best way forward. I originally live in Dubai but have been in the UK for 6 years now, completing my undergrad, LPC and paralegal job here. I graduated in 2022 with a training contract at an international law firm which...
    • m.legalcontact
    • Thread
    • applications career career prospects dubai sqe strategy tcla tracker training contract 2025
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  7. R

    International students studying/ have completed the SQE

    I have a law degree from the UK and was able to secure a paralegal role at a high street firm whilst on my graduate visa. My visa, however, is due to expire in a few months and my current firm cannot sponsor me nor have I been able to find another role. So I am trying to weigh my options here...
  8. D

    VC / TC applications with SQE completed

    Hi, I am a business undergraduate who is now completing the PGDL with ULaw. I have recently changed to the MA Law (SQE1) due to funding and so I am due to start the course for the SQE September 2025. I have been advised by my employability team that some firms do not take trainees if they have...
  9. A

    Plagiarism case 6 years old

    Hello all, I have a plagiarism case from uni 4 years ago and since then I have worked for 2 years at a law firm and I am due to start my TC end of this year after completing my SQE masters. I am able to provide a strong reference from my previous employer about my character as well as a few...
  10. A

    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Hi all, i applied to the SQE programme 2025 in professional liability team, does anyone know how long it roughly takes for them to respond?
  11. K

    What do graduate career changers do for work during PGDL/SQE training before the actual training contract starts? -silly beginner question

    Hi all, please can you help me answer a potentially silly and obvious question but I cannot find the answer anywhere - IF (big if) I were to be successful for a training contract ( for example, Chance & Clifford etc), they say you have to have the PGDL and SQE finished before the Training...
    • katya007
    • Thread
    • career change career changer pgdl sqe training training contract advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  12. Lapistuskin

    LLM SQE or the SQE Prep Courses

    Hi everyone, I recently graduated LLB with a 2:1 from a Russell Group university and am now preparing to self-fund my SQE preparation. I’m an international student on a graduate visa and have been accepted into the University of Law's LLM (SQE 1 & 2) Online programme, which starts this...
  13. hush-hush

    applying for vac Schemes to TC Dreams

    Hey everyone! a little bit about me - I'm an international student and graduated from a non-Russell group university in London (can you guess?) with high merit in LLB Law honours. My current stage is studying the LLM Legal Practice (SQE 1&2) starting this September, and I'm self-funding it. I...
  14. T

    Part time ULAW LLM SQE timetable

    Has anyone got a timetable of the part time course at ULAW for doing the LLM SQE 1 and 2? Just wondering how much work is required each week and the order of study.
  15. G

    Independent study hours for Uni of Law LLM Legal Practice (SQE 1&2)

    Approximately how many hours per week do you have to spend studying independently for this course? Thanks in advance for any replies!
  16. G

    LLM SQE1&2 or SQE prep courses?

    Hi everyone! I'm currently choosing from two options: — LLM SQE 1&2 or SQE 1&2 preparation courses: https://www.law.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/law/sqe-1-preparation-course/ https://www.law.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/law/sqe-2-preparation-course/ Do you know what is the difference between them...
  17. R

    Can you be a “Trainee Solicitor” if you have technically already qualified through the SQE?

    Hi! I am currently a trainee solicitor and I have completed the SQE exams. Because of my previous experiences, I have enough qualifying work experience to send everything off now and ‘qualify’. However, I still want to complete my training contract for the experience. I just would like to have...
  18. A

    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...
  19. 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...
  20. M

    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...
Top Bottom
Back