Tag: Solicitors Qualifying Examination

‘How did you find the SQE?’
Aspiring solicitor seeks students' experiences of new assessment

ULaw strikes SQE tie-up with Royal Holloway
Law school giant to deliver a range of post grad courses on uni's campus

Apprentices among top performers on SQE
Strong pass rates due to mix of classroom and practical learning, says regulator

Queen Mary law graduate lands SQE1 scholarship for ‘future of law’ essay
Paralegal Nitesh Rewatkar receives £3k for BARBRI course

Full video: LPC or SQE — which is best for me?
BPP careers experts break down the considerations to guide students’ decisions

SQE: Students perform best in ethics and contract, but struggle with business and property
SRA report reveals average score ranges

SQE prep provider launches law course with built in qualifying work experience
Law Training Centre offers aspiring lawyers chance to tackle real legal cases

Bakers confirms SQE maintenance grant of up to £17k
Also boosts GDL and LPC support

Kaplan offers more SQE testing spots in response to high demand
Exclusive: Additional spaces available from today

The SQE: 5 key questions answered
A panel of legal education experts look at some of the important issues facing students seeking to qualify through the new regime

Love Island contestant sets sights on SQE
Tyler Cruickshank to sit first exams in January

‘£250 goodwill payment’ for SQE students affected by exam ‘IT issue’
Compensation comes on top of refunds announced earlier this week

Kaplan confirms refunds following SQE cancellations
Last month's 'IT issue' left some students unable to sit first assessments

Metro Bank picks BARBRI to put future in-house lawyers through the SQE
Trainees will split their time studying and gaining QWE

Full video: How the SQE can help create a more diverse legal profession
Lawyers and legal education experts join double Paralympian and solicitor apprentice Amy Marren to discuss how the new assessment will open the door to untapped talent

BPP to offer paid qualifying work experience
Current and former students can apply for six month placements in the law school's pro bono clinic

The SQE: Navigating the new pathway to qualification as a solicitor
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with BPP Law School’s Head of Outreach and Student Recruitment, Jonny Hurst, to discuss exams, course funding and QWE, ahead of his appearance at Thursday's virtual event

Capsticks writes off trainee debt after bumper pandemic profits
LPC and SQE loans reportedly written off

‘How enforceable are law firm claw back clauses on LPC/SQE funding?’
I've been told I will need to repay it if I don't stay on post-qualification

How to fund your SQE
Legal Cheek Careers caught up with BPP’s Jonny Hurst to discuss the options available to students