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Career changer - self-funding GDL to keep momentum whilst applying for TCs next cycle
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<blockquote data-quote="chromaticaqueen" data-source="post: 57595" data-attributes="member: 9724"><p>Hi Jessica,</p><p></p><p>Thank you so much for taking the time to read and get back to me.</p><p></p><p>I totally understand your point. My only question, which is probably a general one, is will it be a waste of time and money doing the GDL if we everyone qualifying to become a solicitor will have to do the SQE anyway over the next couple years? I'm still trying to get my head around the differences with the SQE. Simply put, if it would be more beneficial to hold off seeking any form of legal education (GDL) as a non-law graduate, and instead focusing on gaining legal work experience and securing a TC which would then lead me to the SQE/GDL/LPC anyway, I'd rather wait. But if there is value in doing a GDL full-time (which I could afford and manage), I would do that in Sept 2021 to strengthen app and keep the momentum going - as well as giving me a bit of independence in my legal career destiny (but will hold off until after summer, as you say). And how will one find out which firms are going to start SQE training from Sept 2024? Effectively, I want to utilise my time most efficiently to get me to a TC ASAP - at the ripe old age of 25 I would love to be on my way soon. 😂</p><p></p><p>I really appreciate your honesty on this one! Thank you. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chromaticaqueen, post: 57595, member: 9724"] Hi Jessica, Thank you so much for taking the time to read and get back to me. I totally understand your point. My only question, which is probably a general one, is will it be a waste of time and money doing the GDL if we everyone qualifying to become a solicitor will have to do the SQE anyway over the next couple years? I'm still trying to get my head around the differences with the SQE. Simply put, if it would be more beneficial to hold off seeking any form of legal education (GDL) as a non-law graduate, and instead focusing on gaining legal work experience and securing a TC which would then lead me to the SQE/GDL/LPC anyway, I'd rather wait. But if there is value in doing a GDL full-time (which I could afford and manage), I would do that in Sept 2021 to strengthen app and keep the momentum going - as well as giving me a bit of independence in my legal career destiny (but will hold off until after summer, as you say). And how will one find out which firms are going to start SQE training from Sept 2024? Effectively, I want to utilise my time most efficiently to get me to a TC ASAP - at the ripe old age of 25 I would love to be on my way soon. 😂 I really appreciate your honesty on this one! Thank you. :) [/QUOTE]
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