SQE Hub
Watch now: Mastering negotiation for SQE2
BPP experts guide you through it
Why the SQE demands a different approach to undergraduate study
Legal Cheek Careers chats to ULaw LLM student Dadiva Eduardo about studying, training contracts and commercial awareness
A future trainee on the SQE, converting a vac scheme and why Leeds won out over London
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with John Francis
What you should know before starting the SQE
Steve Johnson, SQE1 module leader at The College of Legal Practice, on SQE myths, revision discipline and the grind
Why passing the SQE isn’t the same as being ready to practise
ULaw associate professor Karen Watts talks prep, pass rate and life beyond exams
Why practising MCQs alone won’t get you through the SQE
BPP experts to demystify the SQE, from choosing a provider to the habits that separate high performers from the rest
What the data actually tells us about SQE success
BARBRI Co-CEO Lucie Allen on tracking struggling candidates, the skills firms still want on day one, and why GenAI training now sits alongside exam prep
The SQE is tough by design — here’s how to beat it
From building stamina to choosing the right course, ULaw's Daniel Cowan shares what it really takes to pass one of law's toughest tests
Watch now: A deep dive into SQE pass rates
BPP experts look at the recent pass rates and what they mean for would-be lawyers
Watch now: What SQE subjects do students find the hardest?
BPP experts guide you through the key topics, while current students share their insights and experiences
A future trainee’s experience of tackling the SQE
The University of Law student Chloe Autran discusses her pathway into law, leveraging work experience and tips for navigating the SQE
Smart strategies students can deploy for SQE success
BPP LLM student Yasmin Elsayed shares her prep experience — from study techniques to gaining real-world skills through pro bono
What it really takes to become a lawyer — and how to get there
Robert Dudley, BARBRI’s head of employability & engagement, unpacks what success looks like in the SQE era
A future trainee’s advice for training contract seekers
BPP student Rebecca Hamer reflects on her route to a training contract, her SQE journey, and offers advice for aspiring solicitors
How to juggle life with the SQE
BARBRI’s Shashagay McIntosh shares her top tips for balancing work, study, and that all-important downtime
Mastering the SQE with a full-time job: Top tips from a future lawyer
Tilly Twite, SQE student at The College of Legal Practice, reflects on her experience of balancing work and study and offers some advice for fellow future lawyers
How to keep it together during the SQE
BPP LLM student Maria Shakir discusses the highs and lows of her SQE experience as well as her key revision strategies and top tips for success
How to survive the SQE — and why regional firms could be your best career move
Programme and student lead at ULaw, Laura Duffy, discusses the challenges facing lawyers-to-be and the opportunities in the North
SQE tips from a future trainee solicitor
Alex Goodman, future trainee and ULaw student ambassador, discusses his SQE experience, from revision strategies to social life
The biggest challenge of the SQE – and how to overcome it
Hannah Uglow, SQE & LPC programme and student lead at ULaw, discusses the best and worst things about the exams and shares her top tips on how to tackle them
My SQE1 experience – and advice for those preparing to sit it
BPP student ambassador Sarina Yamahata reflects on the SQE study strategy that helped her secure a successful result