The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is set to change the face of the legal profession, ensuring that the exam standards are high and the pass rates are consistent among all would-be solicitors, regardless of your background or the university you attended. Levelling out the playing field, the SQE makes the path to a law career …
As a result of the unstructured provision of learning online by virtue of the pandemic, it is now trite that digital learning should be by design rather than necessity. The L & D community has learnt a lot of lessons from the last 18 months, one of which is that there can be no ‘one …
Working and studying across borders has become the norm for international commerce during the past decade, with geographic location and traditional barriers becoming less important. This includes the legal sector and for those who want to be able to explore exciting career opportunities across the globe there’s never been a better time to get started. …
With the inaugural Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) taking place in November, you might think finding enough time to study and pass the SQE1 in the remainder of 2021 is unrealistic. However, for those who wish to qualify as soon as possible, BARBRI’s 10-week SQE1 Prep course could provide the ideal solution. But is 10 weeks …
Job searching can be challenging at any stage of your career. That’s why, for those looking to pursue a career in law, it’s essential to gain an understanding of the common legal industry interview questions and how you can answer them successfully. It pays to be prepared Remember, no matter how many interviews you …
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The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) will be the main way to qualify as a solicitor from 2021. It introduces a new approach to qualifying which will help to broaden the route to becoming a solicitor. Flexible work experience arrangements, a move away from training contracts, and a rethink of degree requirements all make becoming a …
In 2021, the path to becoming a solicitor is changing. The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) will become the main way for prospective solicitors to qualify in England and Wales from September 2021. It will replace the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) as the main routes into the profession. If you’re …
As the new route to qualification for lawyers in England and Wales, many questions are surrounding the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), what it entails, and what a typical day of learning might look like on an SQE Prep course with BARBRI. To help give you a little insight into how our students manage to earn …
First impressions always count. How you choose to present yourself on paper can make a big difference. This is the case not just at the start of your law career, but also as you climb the ladder. Your legal CV and cover letter are your opportunities to stand out. They can set you apart from …
From 2021 the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) becomes the main way an aspiring solicitor will qualify in England and Wales. It gradually phases out the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL). Paralegals can take the SQE and use their professional experience as part of the Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) part …