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GDL and SQE: what’s going on with conversion courses?

In this Feature we’ll run through what your options are as a non-law student pursuing a career as a solicitor, and the different kinds of law conversion course that are currently available.

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Should I do the LPC or the SQE?

I’m in the final year of my degree – should I do the GDL and LPC after I graduate, or the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)?

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How will the SQE impact training contracts?

"I’m qualifying via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, can I still do a training contract?"

How do I get my QWE accredited?

I’m qualifying via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, how do I get my qualifying work experience signed off and registered?

Introducing The University of Law's SQE courses

Whatever your background or education, however you want to study, we have the right course for you

Everything we know about the SQE so far

Get information on the syllabus, the exam format, the cost for candidates, and more!

How I aced my SQE1 exams

Tips from solicitor apprentice Holly Moore on how she aced SQE1

Are the GDL, LPC and SQE eligible for the postgraduate student loan?

"Can I access the government’s postgraduate student loan for the GDL, LPC and the new SQE preparation courses?"

SQE in the news

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SRA data shows alarming discrepancies in SQE pass rates between White and Black candidates

Following the latest Solicitors Qualifying Examination assessment in July, data collected by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) demonstrates that there continues to be a significant difference in attainment when looking at candidates’ ethnicity.

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The University of Law launches partnership with Bank of England

The University of Law has announced the launch of a new Trainee Solicitor Development Programme in partnership with the Bank of England.

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BARBRI’s SQE2 candidates beat industry pass rate by 5%

Legal education provider BARBRI has revealed a first-time pass rate of 83% for its candidates who sat the second Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) assessment – SQE2 – compared to the industry average of 77%.

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Is the LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) the right course for you? | ULaw

How our QWE programme works | The University of Law

Webinar | LPC v SQE: helping you decide the best route

Benefits of our QWE Guarantee | The University of Law

Is the SQE1 Prep Course the right solicitor course for you? | ULaw

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SQE1 Study Manuals

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Which route should you take?

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A guide to SQE preparation courses

Use this guide to compare the new preparation courses for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) by key criteria including fees, learning styles and locations.