Tag: SQE

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

SQE results day reactions are taking over TikTok — and it’s emotional chaos
'POV: you just opened your SQE1 results and…'

SRA to fund disadvantaged SQE students using fines imposed on Kaplan
£360k accumulated so far

Watch now: All your SQE questions answered
BPP award leader Caroline Rayson joins successful SQE candidates to discuss common concerns

SQE exam fees to rise for third time
Increases track inflation and cover additional costs of delivering exams in Welsh

SQE: Regulator issues new guidance on mitigating circumstances
Candidates have five days to make a claim and taking a holiday doesn’t count

Queen Mary partners with Barbri to offer SQE-ready LLMs
Prep built in

SQE2 pass rate reaches record 81%
1,026 candidates

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

Win an SQE scholarship! Vlog on why emotional intelligence matters for lawyers
Half price SQE courtesy of BARBRI

From apprentice to City associate via the SQE
BCLP’s Bradley Fisher shares his experience

SRA cites ‘unexpected’ data issues for delay in releasing SQE provider pass rates
Originally set for release in late 2023

The benefits of studying while working – my SQE journey
BPP student Charlotte Marshall discusses distance learning, qualifying work experience and why she values flexibility

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

SRA chair admits SQE ‘teething problems’
Regulator will keep responding to student feedback

SRA seeks SQE feedback from students
Focus on functioning legal knowledge 🔎

Watch now: Why is the SQE so hard to pass?
BPP award leader Allison Banks joins successful SQE candidates to discuss the challenges

Trainee solicitor bravely shares SQE struggles in viral post
‘Not everyone's path is smooth and easy,' says lawfluencer Maab Saifeldin after failing challenging exam

Do junior lawyers care too much about money?
Sky-high salaries for newly qualified solicitors, problems with the SQE and £44 billion turnover for the UK's legal services sector -- listen now 🎙️

Mastering the SQE: Insider tips from a programme leader
The College of Legal Practice’s Kathryn Newton discusses the evolution of legal education, the challenges of the SQE, and the essential skills aspiring lawyers need to thrive in practice