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Jay's Guide to the SQE

Jay's Guide to the SQE

When it comes to becoming a solicitor, there are a few stages of thought you need to go through. First and foremost, do you want to become a solicitor? Is it the right career for you and if so, how do you go about achieving those goals? We've covered these questions in our Becoming a Solicitor series with Law with Sophie. Now, if you know that you want to become a solicitor and the next set of questions you have is about the SQE, what to expect and how best to prepare then you've come to the right place. In this series with Jay's Law Life,  Jay goes into all the tips and advice when it comes to the SQE and preparing for those challenging exams. Not sure what the SQE is or have some basic questions on the SQE? We answer that in the link below. 

What is the SQE?

 

JAY'S GUIDE TO THE SQE by JAY'S LAW LIFE

This blog series will give you a helpful starting point if you're considering taking the SQE. In this series we go back to the very basics of the SQE with Jay Heer who has sat and passed both the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments and shares his tips and advice for those going into this route to qualifying as a solicitor. 

 

Jay's Law Life

Hi! My name is Jay, and I am a Future Trainee Solicitor on a mission to demystify the world of law! I recently passed the Solicitor's Qualifying Exam (SQE) first time and I share my thoughts and advice for the SQE along with general  legal tips on my Instagram and TikTok.

 

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Want to learn more about becoming a solicitor and the SQE pathway?

Find out more about the SQE

Give yourself the best chance to succeed in the SQE

Access our SQE guide now. The College’s unique guide to the secrets of the SQE includes:

  • The SQE route to qualification: What is it? What are the costs? 
  • Top tips on how to succeed within your SQE prep studies
  • The College's approach to preparing students for the SQE assessments
  • Students sharing their experiences with the prep course and assessments
  • Funding your SQE 
  • Tips and thoughts from our supervisors and much more!

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    SECRETS TO SQE SUCCESS GUIDE 

     

     

    FIND THE RIGHT PREPARATION COURSE FOR YOU

     

    The College offers a range of full-time and part-time preparation courses, all timed to align with the SQE assessments. We also have a non-law graduate conversion course and a full Master's Programme for those students who are looking to take out a Master’s loan to support their studies. 

     

    SQE1 Prep

    This Module will fully prepare you for the SQE1 assessment and is available both full-time and part-time as 13, 20 and 40 week courses for £1,800.

    SQE1 Prep Course


    SQE2 Prep

    This Module will fully prepare you for the SQE2 assessment and is available both full-time and part-time as 10, 20 and 40 week courses for £2,300.

    SQE2 Prep Course


    LLM in Legal Practice

    Boost your employment opportunities by taking the path to our LLM in Legal Practice which includes both the SQE1 and SQE2 prep courses and gain a competitive edge in your legal career. Available both full-time, part-time  for 1 year or two years for just £7,245. Our masters' option also means you can apply for a postgraduate Master's Loan to financially support your studies.

    LLM in Legal Practice

     


    Graduate Diploma in Law

    For graduates from a non-law background, our Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is a uniquely designed law conversion course for those wanting to take the SQE to qualify as a solicitor but do not have a law degree or equivalent experience available both full-time and part-time as 20 and 40 week courses for £3,250.

    Graduate Diploma in Law