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Many firms will have a requirement to pass the SQE on the first attempt, which is why the start dates tend to be fixed. For firms that do allow resits, they will either defer trainees to a later intake or allow them to start their TC with the view they sit the SQE assessments during the TC instead.I think most firms are recruiting for 2027 or 2028 this cycle rather than 2026. There will be smaller firms that are recruiting for 2026 though. As there are firms recruiting for 2028 this cycle, you should keep an eye out for these opportunities, alongside any open days. In the Autumn, the vacation scheme cycle will come around and there will be more firms recruiting for 2028 and 2029 by then.
Many firms will have a requirement to pass the SQE on the first attempt, which is why the start dates tend to be fixed. For firms that do allow resits, they will either defer trainees to a later intake or allow them to start their TC with the view they sit the SQE assessments during the TC instead.
I think most firms are recruiting for 2027 or 2028 this cycle rather than 2026. There will be smaller firms that are recruiting for 2026 though. As there are firms recruiting for 2028 this cycle, you should keep an eye out for these opportunities, alongside any open days. In the Autumn, the vacation scheme cycle will come around and there will be more firms recruiting for 2028 and 2029 by then.
