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How to Prepare for SQE

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The SQE is divided into two stages: SQE1, which tests functioning legal knowledge, and SQE2, which assesses practical legal skills. With the SQE1 pass rate dropping as low as 44%...

How to Prepare for SQE

UOL Press

The SQE is divided into two stages: SQE1, which tests functioning legal knowledge, and SQE2, which assesses practical legal skills. With the SQE1 pass rate dropping as low as 44%...

SQE Guidelines

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To take the SQE1 exam, you must first register for the SQE through the official portal. This involves creating an account, activating it, and logging in. Once registered, you can...

SQE Guidelines

UOL Press

To take the SQE1 exam, you must first register for the SQE through the official portal. This involves creating an account, activating it, and logging in. Once registered, you can...

Is SQE Right for You?

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As the LPC route is being phased out, the SQE route will become the only route for aspiring solicitors to qualify in England and Wales. Deciding whether the SQE is the...

Is SQE Right for You?

UOL Press

As the LPC route is being phased out, the SQE route will become the only route for aspiring solicitors to qualify in England and Wales. Deciding whether the SQE is the...

Common Pitfalls of SQE and How to Avoid Them

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The SQE is a more challenging pathway to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales, as it requires you to achieve the standard of a day one solicitor rather than day one trainee solicitor. While it provides a streamlined...

Common Pitfalls of SQE and How to Avoid Them

UOL Press

The SQE is a more challenging pathway to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales, as it requires you to achieve the standard of a day one solicitor rather than day one trainee solicitor. While it provides a streamlined...

Advantages and Disadvantages of SQE

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The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has transformed the pathway to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales. Launched in 2021, the SQE replaced the traditional Legal Practice...

Advantages and Disadvantages of SQE

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The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has transformed the pathway to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales. Launched in 2021, the SQE replaced the traditional Legal Practice...

SQE Entry Requirements

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To qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales under the SQE route, you need to complete the following steps and meet certain criteria as follows:

SQE Entry Requirements

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To qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales under the SQE route, you need to complete the following steps and meet certain criteria as follows:

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