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The Solicitors Qualifying Exam

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The Solicitors Qualifying Exam

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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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Where to start?

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

Read this Feature for information on the syllabus, the format of the exams themselves, the cost for candidates, and what law firms, universities and law schools are doing

GDL or SQE Preparation course?

A 2021 non-law student’s guide to choosing a solicitor training route

SQE in the news

Read the latest information about what is happening with the SQE

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First round of SQE1 bookings to close soon
The booking window for November’s Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), SQE1, will close at 5:00pm on Monday 27 September. 
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The University of Law announces partnership with Taylor Wessing
The University of Law (ULaw) and international law firm Taylor Wessing have revealed an exclusive partnership, which will see ULaw deliver its postgraduate courses with the firm.
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SQE1 assessment booking is open
Candidates taking the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) can now book to take the SQE1 assessment in November.
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Resources

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SQE1 Study Manuals

The University of Law's manuals will help you to study for part 1 of the SQE.

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Which route should you take?

Find your route through the SQE with the University of Law's SQE quiz.

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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.

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Your questions answered

SQE Qualifying Work Experience FAQs

Here are the answers to some of the frequently asked questions that LCN has been hearing from students.

How can I get my Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)?

BARBRI explains the different avenues that can be explored when working to fulfil the QWE requirement.

How long will the LPC remain a valid route to qualifying as a solicitor with the introduction of the SQE?

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How to successfully prepare for the SQE assessments
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There will be some inevitable questions and concerns regarding the time commitment, planning and preparation for the SQE.

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What does SQE mean for students’ employability?
The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) in September 2021 raises questions about what students need to be doing to maximise their employability under the new, more flexible system. Is it enough to pass SQE1 and 2 or do candidates need something extra? What are the essential employability skills that employers want and have these changed following the pandemic, as well as SQE? LawCareers.Net spoke to The University of Law’s John Watkins about how students can make themselves employable alongside preparing for the SQE. How will the SQE impact how solicitors are trained and developed?
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Debunking common SQE myths
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BARBRI clarifies the misconceptions circulating within the industry around the new ‘super exam’.

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