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Urgent advice needed – should I apply for the SQE or LPC this September?

Adam Davis

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Aug 7, 2024
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Personal thoughts.



I am familiar with the LPC assessment and study format. However, is the LPC redundant, as most firms seem to prefer the SQE? If I completed the LPC, is it possible that later on, I would have to take the SQE2 exam?



Personal circumstances.



1) I do not have a training contract.



2) I attended a Russell group uni studying for a non-legal undergrad degree.



3) I attended Ulaw to study GDL.



4) I can self-fund.



Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
 

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