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Inside SQE prep: What works, what’s changing and what’s next 

Jonathan Worrell, BARBRI’s business development director, shares insights on supporting non-law graduates, navigating the SQE and the value of flexible preparation

Mar 20 2025 11:13am
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Why SQE success requires a shift in mindset from traditional law school exams  

Hilary Chadwick, Head of Law at BPP University’s Waterloo campus, shares her insights on breaking into the profession, the reality of the SQE and the importance of gaining practical experience

Mar 14 2025 10:23am
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Watch now: All your SQE questions answered

BPP award leader Caroline Rayson joins successful SQE candidates to discuss common concerns

Mar 12 2025 9:14am

Why Bristol could be the perfect place to start your legal career

Amanda Crutchley, head of pro bono at ULaw, shares her insights on life in criminal defence and the power of pro bono for aspiring lawyers

Mar 11 2025 8:34am

Cracking the bar course: Expert insights from a former barrister

Pauline Walker, academic manager at ULaw and former barrister, shares her insights on the key skills aspiring barristers need and how students can set themselves up for success on the Bar Practice Course

Feb 24 2025 3:20pm
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Lessons learned from life at the bar

Susan Starr, ULaw campus manager and former barrister, shares insights on transitioning to teaching, developing litigation skills, and preparing students for a changing legal landscape

Feb 21 2025 9:55am
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How to become a lawyer without the law firm

BARBRI business development director Emma Cavendish discusses qualifying in-house, developing commercial awareness and her advice for aspiring in-house lawyers

Feb 20 2025 1:49pm
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From apprentice to City associate via the SQE

BCLP’s Bradley Fisher shares his experience

Feb 14 2025 9:23am
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Tackling the SQE as a mature student and career-changer

BPP student Samantha Howlett discusses her finding the right firm, balancing apprenticeship and parenthood, and her insider advice for acing SQE1

Feb 10 2025 9:53am
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The benefits of studying while working – my SQE journey

BPP student Charlotte Marshall discusses distance learning, qualifying work experience and why she values flexibility

Feb 5 2025 8:50am
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SQE hacks every aspiring lawyer needs to know

Alice Kemp, ULaw student and future US law firm trainee, shares insights on the SQE, securing a training contract, and staying motivated through qualification

Jan 30 2025 8:44am
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Full video: The SQE: two years on

Experts from the SRA and BPP come together to reflect on the SQE so far

Aug 18 2023 9:36am
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Two years on: 5 reflections on the SQE

BPP joins the SRA to discuss the challenges and opportunities under the new regime

Jul 18 2023 2:54pm