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<blockquote data-quote="D95" data-source="post: 17691" data-attributes="member: 3094"><p>I haven't seen any discussions about SQE here, so I thought it would be good to create a space where we can talk about the incoming changes to qualifying as a solicitor.</p><p></p><p>We all know that LPC costs are unreasonably high (as much as £17k in London) and act as a deterrent for many people from undertaking it in the absence of training contract offer and/or sponsorship from the firm. The changes brought by SRA intend to, at least in theory, ease a financial burden of qualifying.</p><p></p><p>Some basic information:</p><p></p><p>1. The qualifying route through SQE should be available from autumn 2021.</p><p>2. It will be still possible to qualify under the "old" route until 2032.</p><p>3. SQE estimated costs are between £3,000 - £4,500. This will be spread over the two assessments which are taken at different times. This does not,however, include any additional training.</p><p>4. According to BARBRI, one of the accredited training providers, the cost of the training itself is currently estimated to be at around £7,000 mark, therefore bringing the entire cost of qualifying to £10,000 - £11,500 (provided that one passes the two exams on the first attempt).</p><p>5. While lowering the costs seemed to be SRA's main intention, it is quite clear that it will not necessarily be the case. (note from self: if the course cannot be combined with postgraduate studies that are available for funding, it may as well even deter more students from qualifying - there is not much information currently whether the preparation training will be combined with postgraduate degree in the same fashion as LPC + LLM is).</p><p></p><p>Further information can be found under the following links:</p><p><a href="https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/policy/sqe/solicitor-persona/" target="_blank">https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/policy/sqe/solicitor-persona/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.barbri-international.com/sqe/predictions/" target="_blank">https://www.barbri-international.com/sqe/predictions/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I am one of those graduates who has not done the LPC yet, because I simply cannot afford it. I work as in-house paralegal and, if I fail to obtain a training contract, SQE offers me a promise of qualifying by recognising my up-to-date experience and, possibly, achieving that at a lesser cost. While my goal is firmly set on obtaining a TC with a firm that could sponsor my LPC, I have been wondering lately whether I should consider waiting for the SQE to roll in, should my original plan fail.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>What is your take on the SQE? Are you looking into that route of qualifying or are you set on completing the LPC (if you haven't undertaken it yet)? </strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D95, post: 17691, member: 3094"] I haven't seen any discussions about SQE here, so I thought it would be good to create a space where we can talk about the incoming changes to qualifying as a solicitor. We all know that LPC costs are unreasonably high (as much as £17k in London) and act as a deterrent for many people from undertaking it in the absence of training contract offer and/or sponsorship from the firm. The changes brought by SRA intend to, at least in theory, ease a financial burden of qualifying. Some basic information: 1. The qualifying route through SQE should be available from autumn 2021. 2. It will be still possible to qualify under the "old" route until 2032. 3. SQE estimated costs are between £3,000 - £4,500. This will be spread over the two assessments which are taken at different times. This does not,however, include any additional training. 4. According to BARBRI, one of the accredited training providers, the cost of the training itself is currently estimated to be at around £7,000 mark, therefore bringing the entire cost of qualifying to £10,000 - £11,500 (provided that one passes the two exams on the first attempt). 5. While lowering the costs seemed to be SRA's main intention, it is quite clear that it will not necessarily be the case. (note from self: if the course cannot be combined with postgraduate studies that are available for funding, it may as well even deter more students from qualifying - there is not much information currently whether the preparation training will be combined with postgraduate degree in the same fashion as LPC + LLM is). Further information can be found under the following links: [URL]https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/policy/sqe/solicitor-persona/[/URL] [URL]https://www.barbri-international.com/sqe/predictions/[/URL] I am one of those graduates who has not done the LPC yet, because I simply cannot afford it. I work as in-house paralegal and, if I fail to obtain a training contract, SQE offers me a promise of qualifying by recognising my up-to-date experience and, possibly, achieving that at a lesser cost. While my goal is firmly set on obtaining a TC with a firm that could sponsor my LPC, I have been wondering lately whether I should consider waiting for the SQE to roll in, should my original plan fail. [B]What is your take on the SQE? Are you looking into that route of qualifying or are you set on completing the LPC (if you haven't undertaken it yet)? [/B] [/QUOTE]
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