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    SQE Law Essentials ULaw

    Hi everyone, I’ve quickly checked that this has not been asked before, but do direct me to a thread where it has been if that’s the case. I’m considering self-funding the SQE foundation course at ULaw. Is there anyone here who has already taken it? I’d love to have a chat if so!
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    Unsure where I stand. LPC or SQE?

    I appreciate this may be a really niche situation. I have contacted the SRA, however I am still awaiting a reply. I am a non-law graduate who works at a law firm (currently on maternity leave). Back in July 2021 I secured a training contract and I am in a very privileged position as my employer...
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    Difference between LLM (SQE preparation course) and MA Law (SQE1)

    Hi everyone, I just wondering whether someone knows what is the difference between an LLM and MA Law. I am a foreign lawyer currently interested in doing an LLM in order to practice as a solicitor in England in the near future. The University of Law offers a programme called MA Law (SQE1)...
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    KMPG LAW Assessment Centre

    Has anyone done an assessment centre with KMPG? Do you think it's worthwhile training at an ABS, also with the SQE route?
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    Asking Line Manager for Qualifying Work Experience

    Hello everyone. A bit of background about me. I graduated from my LLB in 2016 and worked for two years as a legal assistant for a national firm. I them moved to London and completed my masters degree in IP law and now working for a scientific research company in their IP department. I now want...
  6. SSmith

    No idea where to begin! Help !

    Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, and I apologise for the length but...I'm wondering if anyone has any guidance or experience of going through the Non Law SQE route ? I'm what would be considered a "mature student " . At 35 ,I already have a 2:1 in an unrelated degree and I've been...
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    Confusion over conversion applications

    Hi there, As with many people on here I'm currently going through the process of applying for 2022 Vac Schemes in the hopes of securing a TC. As a non-law student, my plan is to complete a conversion after I graduate this year, and would ideally like to have a TC lined up so I can secure...
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    • conversion gdl gdl; non-law graduate; self-fund; bpp lpc sqe ulaw
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
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    Sqe Barbri exam prep

    A long shot - but is anyone from here on the SQE1 Barbri prep course? Or does anyone have any general experience of Barbri?
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    SQE ROUTE

    Hi everyone! I've been working as a paralegal at a US law firm for the past 2 years and I am thinking of doing the SQE1 exam in November 2021. At the moment, I can see two prep providers who are offering SQE1 exam prep starting this month - University of Law and Barbri. Is anyone else thinking...
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    Concerned final year law student

    Hi all, I am relatively new to the forum. I am a law student studying at a Scottish University and going into my final and fourth year in September 2021. I am also an international student. I have attended a few Open days in my first and second year, however, I was unable to secure a Vacation...
  11. a.shrivastava

    Solicitors qualification exam and LLM

    Hi , I am a litigating advocate in India and enrolled in the bar council here. My brother is a British citizen and i am thinking about moving to UK myself. What little research i have done, indicated that, now for any person to qualify as a lawyer in UK has to clear the new solicitors...
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    • #trainingcontract corporate law graduatescheme india international student llm poststudyworkvisa sqe vacation scheme
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Discussion
  12. Francesca Catenacci

    PGDL at BPP vs GDL UoLaw (January vs September)

    Hi all! Apologies in advance for a confusing/long post. I received an offer to study the GDL at the University of Law, both in September 2021 and January 2022 (I can choose), and to do the PGDL at BPP (Jan 2022). I have a few questions. Considering I do want to qualify as a solicitor, and...
  13. Armiie

    Would it be possible to study Law in the US?

    I'm currently a Computer Science student. I'll be doing the SQE after my degree with the hopes of becoming a corporate lawyer in a MC firm. What's the process for a student to be able to legally practice law in the US, specifically states like New York? Is it possible? Or do you need to go to a...
  14. Armiie

    Getting an internship as a non-law student

    Hi, hope this finds you well :) I wanted to ask if it was possible for me to get a legal internship at a MC / any other firm? I don't study law, I study computer science. But I am planning on going into law after my degree. I have heard conflicting things. - some say I CANNOT get a legal...
    • Armiie
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    • experience internship law firm magic circle non law sqe
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  15. Armiie

    Everyone's saying it's over for me & I haven't even began my journey

    Hello, I hope this long post finds you well during such tough times. I'd truly appreciate any advice. I'm 19 and currently studying Computer Science at a non-RG University. My goal has always been to eventually go into law, but following some difficult times during & after my A levels, I...
    • Armiie
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    • a&o a-levels clifford chance gdl internship law firm linklaters non law slaughter and may sqe
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    GDL vs SQE?

    Hi all, I have a MAJOR career conundrum. So sorry in advance for the long post but it is giving me a big headache and I would be so grateful for some advice from you lovely people. I am a non-law graduate, having left university two years ago, and I am now in full-time work. I have a good job...
  17. JohanGRK

    How will the SQE promote diversity?

    Been reading up about the SQE in the past few days. It has been claimed that one of the benefits of the SQE is widening access to the profession, but it doesn't seem like this is the case? I was hoping for some further insight/thoughts from the kind people of TCLA in case I'm missing...
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    SQE - general discussion

    I haven't seen any discussions about SQE here, so I thought it would be good to create a space where we can talk about the incoming changes to qualifying as a solicitor. We all know that LPC costs are unreasonably high (as much as £17k in London) and act as a deterrent for many people from...

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