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    SQE Tutoring

    Hi everyone! I’m a qualified lawyer who has sat and passed the SQE exams, scoring in the top quintile with over 70% overall on both SQE1 and SQE2. I’m offering one-on-one SQE tutoring for both SQE1 and SQE2 students. My sessions are fully tailored to your learning style, and I provide...
  2. Lapistuskin

    SQE LLM VS The SQE preparation courses

    Hi everyone, I recently completed my LLB with a 2:1 from a Russell Group university and am now preparing to self-fund my SQE journey. As an international student on a graduate visa, I've been accepted into the University of Law's LLM (SQE 1 & 2) Online programme, starting this September...
  3. 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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    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...
  5. M

    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...
  6. 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...
  7. lowen13

    Non-law Conversion and SQE1 within one year?

    Hello everyone! I am a non-law undergraduate in my final year of study - I am due to graduate this June. I have been in conversation with a law firm who have suggested that I do a conversion course and SQE1 within one year, despite all other law firms leaving two years for conversion and...
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