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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 215199" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hi [USER=41441]@OanaL[/USER]It’s great that you’re thinking about taking SQE. From what you’ve said, I don't think qualifying as a solicitor through the SQE is impossible. You're right that it can be challenging, but I have seen people in situations very similar to yours pull this off successfully. I think the key is structure and finding a good prep provider. Given your current situation with childcare and work, I'd also have a conversation with your employer to see how flexible they can be in terms of giving you time off to write the exams and even to study/revise for the exam.For studying, I think it'll be important to consider when you're able to focus more deeply (e.g. setting aside evenings for lighter study and weekends for deeper revision). I've met people working full-time who've done the SQE, but almost all of them have taken SQE1 and SQE2 a year apart in order to make the workload more manageable. It could take as long as three to four years alongside work and family, but it’s certainly achievable.I think one of the most important early decisions you'll have to make is with respect to your course provider. If you can find a course provider who gives you a clear, structured timetable with built-in prompts for revision, that'll be good. This will help ensure you’re not just passively moving through content, but actively recalling the material. BARBRI, for example, offers a flexible but structured approach from what I've been told, though there are other strong providers.If possible, I think it’s worth speaking to people who’ve studied with different ones and getting to sample their materials. This matters because providers cover the SRA-specified content in different ways. I think it's really important to find materials that feel intuitive to you, so you can learn and recall it more easily. I'd also recommend reviewing this EXCELLENT<a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/sqe-tell-all-all-questions-welcome.9641/#post-212766" target="_blank"> thread</a> by the brilliant [USER=15838]@average_jo123[/USER] which covers some points that will be relevant to you as someone studying for the SQE with a full-time job and caretaking responsibilities.Best of luck and let us know if you have any questions  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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