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<blockquote data-quote="SSmith" data-source="post: 99735" data-attributes="member: 19961"><p>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 ?</p><p></p><p>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 putting off doing the conversion course for years . I'd like to go the route of applying for a training contract.</p><p>I'm wondering if I need to just do my GDL ( BPP) and then apply for a TC or the GDL which includes SQE1 prep ( BPP) and THEN apply .I've tried to ask BPP and they've just advised it's up to me ,which doesn't help !</p><p></p><p>I ask because it's my understanding that the firm will fund the rest ( SQE 1 and 2) after my GDL is achieved?</p><p></p><p>I'm so confused 😕</p><p></p><p><strong>A bit of background:</strong></p><p></p><p>Over the years , due to amassing a great deal of self taught knowledge of the law I've won two of my own housing court cases .</p><p>I have constantly been encouraged by solicitors and even a detective in a family member's case to practice law .</p><p></p><p>I'm already jokingly known as the go to "lawyer" for family members ,friends and neighbours who don't know their rights and I throughly enjoy it . I'm thinking it's time I make it official haha</p><p></p><p>But honestly, what has put me off is wondering if I'd be able to handle the stress as someone who has anxiety and depression.</p><p></p><p>My goal is to become a housing solicitor helping those who have gone through the types of issues I have with housing . But I now know firms like this don't usually sponsor trainees . I know I'd be better off being trained by a firm that practices conveyancing or estates.</p><p></p><p>Should I try and apply for a Scholarship with BPP ? Or apply for a student loan ? Or go the TC route ?</p><p></p><p>The TC route would be best as I'd need to cover living expenses.</p><p></p><p>Any advice would be greatly appreciated!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SSmith, post: 99735, member: 19961"] 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 putting off doing the conversion course for years . I'd like to go the route of applying for a training contract. I'm wondering if I need to just do my GDL ( BPP) and then apply for a TC or the GDL which includes SQE1 prep ( BPP) and THEN apply .I've tried to ask BPP and they've just advised it's up to me ,which doesn't help ! I ask because it's my understanding that the firm will fund the rest ( SQE 1 and 2) after my GDL is achieved? I'm so confused 😕 [B]A bit of background:[/B] Over the years , due to amassing a great deal of self taught knowledge of the law I've won two of my own housing court cases . I have constantly been encouraged by solicitors and even a detective in a family member's case to practice law . I'm already jokingly known as the go to "lawyer" for family members ,friends and neighbours who don't know their rights and I throughly enjoy it . I'm thinking it's time I make it official haha But honestly, what has put me off is wondering if I'd be able to handle the stress as someone who has anxiety and depression. My goal is to become a housing solicitor helping those who have gone through the types of issues I have with housing . But I now know firms like this don't usually sponsor trainees . I know I'd be better off being trained by a firm that practices conveyancing or estates. Should I try and apply for a Scholarship with BPP ? Or apply for a student loan ? Or go the TC route ? The TC route would be best as I'd need to cover living expenses. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! [/QUOTE]
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