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    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...
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    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...
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    SRA Character

    I have a threatened IP infringement matter against me where i inadvertently bought and resold copyrighted material (resold once off). Will this affect my character assessment? Based on my reading of the SRA guidelines, it appears that this is a matter to be pursued in the courts and is not...
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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...
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    Character and suitability - very very worried

    I am a trainee due to qualify in March 2023. Having recently looked at the SRA’s character and suitability form, I’ve realised that I will need to make some disclosures as it asks whether I’ve ever missed more than 6 consecutive payments. I’ve done this 3 times - all accounts are paid off or are...
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    Got a TC but the suitability test!

    Hi! I have got a TC, but I am worried about the SRA suitability test. A couple of years ago, I was arrested. After some communication with the prosecutor, the case was disposed of on the condition that I admit the facts prepared by the prosecutor (bind-over). It has nothing to do with sex...

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