Part-time work allowed during the sponsored LLM SQE?

[LawyerInMaking]

Hi

@Jessica Booker , @Ram Sabaratnam , @Amma Usman / Others, do law firms that sponsor students for full-time SQE impose any restrictions on part-time work during the LLM SQE ?

Thank you.

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Hiya @LawyerInMaking

Great question! At my firm, there were no formal restrictions imposed on part-time work during the LLM SQE. However, some firms do have restrictions or will want you to consult them first. I’d definitely recommend checking your offer or training contract carefully, and having a quick word with grad rec just to be sure.

That said, while it’s absolutely possible to combine SQE study with part-time work (I’ve been doing this myself), I’d encourage you to think it through carefully. The SQE is a significant workload and it’s worth being realistic about how much time and energy you’ll have. Of course, fully appreciate that for some people it’s not a choice, and working alongside study may be necessary for financial reasons. Just go in with your eyes open and make sure you have enough bandwidth to look after yourself too.

Happy to answer any other questions

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi

@Jessica Booker , @Ram Sabaratnam , @Amma Usman / Others, do law firms that sponsor students for full-time SQE impose any restrictions on part-time work during the LLM SQE ?

Thank you.

Some firms do - we know this from experience when we have been hiring for our team. Given their investment into the SQE training and assessments, they will want to be confident that you are not splitting your time too much across other activities that could then risk you not passing the SQE.

Lots of firms don't though, and even where there may be restrictions, sometimes people are able to negotiate their terms based on their individual circumstances and the type of work they are hoping to do part-time.

 

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