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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="AspiringSol" data-source="post: 68212" data-attributes="member: 8574"><p>I was struggling with the same problem, I think the GDL or some form of it will be necessary whether or not you’re doing the SQE bc it provides the basic legal foundation to pass the exams. Also if you enrol before August, you still have the option of doing the LPC until 2030. I’m probably wrong but I feel like a lot of firms will want to have trainees still take the old route just bc the SQE is so underdeveloped </p><p></p><p>I started the PGDL/LLM at BPP in January and it’s been beneficial in just giving me that sense of direction and momentum. I’ve also improved my commercial awareness bc the way the course is structured is basically applying the law to help clients. One thing tho is that the exams may potentially clash with vac scheme dates esp for winter if you start in september so that could be a problem. </p><p></p><p>Also you can always start as PT/FT student and then just change later if you get a job or decide to just go for the full time course. I think the unis are pretty flexible in that respect. <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="AspiringSol, post: 68212, member: 8574"] I was struggling with the same problem, I think the GDL or some form of it will be necessary whether or not you’re doing the SQE bc it provides the basic legal foundation to pass the exams. Also if you enrol before August, you still have the option of doing the LPC until 2030. I’m probably wrong but I feel like a lot of firms will want to have trainees still take the old route just bc the SQE is so underdeveloped I started the PGDL/LLM at BPP in January and it’s been beneficial in just giving me that sense of direction and momentum. I’ve also improved my commercial awareness bc the way the course is structured is basically applying the law to help clients. One thing tho is that the exams may potentially clash with vac scheme dates esp for winter if you start in september so that could be a problem. Also you can always start as PT/FT student and then just change later if you get a job or decide to just go for the full time course. I think the unis are pretty flexible in that respect. :) [/QUOTE]
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