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‘I’m halfway through the SQE – here’s what it’s really been like’ 

Alysia Hoe, future trainee solicitor and SQE student at ULaw, discusses staying motivated on the SQE and finding your route into law

7 days ago

Ex-Anglia Ruskin students seek £50k over ‘Mickey Mouse’ LPC

Pair claim 'substandard' course scuppered lawyer dreams

7 days ago
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How to pass SQE2 – tips from a module leader

BPP’s Julie Manson talks exam success

Apr 7 2025 10:36am

Inside the Legal Cheek–ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme 2025: Key moments and takeaways

Insider insights on everything from real estate and restructuring to tax, disputes and trainee tips

Apr 4 2025 11:12am
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Latest SQE1 sitting sees 56% pass

Up from a record low of 44%

Apr 3 2025 8:52am
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Why life as a litigator is nothing like you see on TV 

We spoke to ULaw’s Nicole Kalli, lecturer and former litigator, about her move from practice to teaching and what it’s really like to work in disputes

Mar 27 2025 1:13pm
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City lawyer speaks out after aspiring solicitor faces SQE fee clawback from top law firm

Failed challenging exams, leading to the withdrawal of TC offer

Mar 27 2025 8:52am
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Ukrainian lawyer secures SQE scholarship in vlogging comp

Nazarii Pylypchuk ‘happy and grateful’ after landing BARBRI award

Mar 25 2025 11:49am

Stormzy to receive honorary law doctorate from Cambridge University

Rapper will join ex-Supreme Justice Lady Arden

Mar 24 2025 8:49am
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Inside SQE prep: What works, what’s changing and what’s next 

Jonathan Worrell, BARBRI’s business development director, shares insights on supporting non-law graduates, navigating the SQE and the value of flexible preparation

Mar 20 2025 11:13am

YouTuber shares life as a Magic Circle trainee — in and out of the office

Liberty Miles has racked up 80k+ subscribers

Mar 18 2025 8:44am
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Why SQE success requires a shift in mindset from traditional law school exams  

Hilary Chadwick, Head of Law at BPP University’s Waterloo campus, shares her insights on breaking into the profession, the reality of the SQE and the importance of gaining practical experience

Mar 14 2025 10:23am
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‘Failed SQE1 and lost my training contract — what now?’

SQE student seeks advice

Mar 14 2025 7:31am
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SQE results day reactions are taking over TikTok — and it’s emotional chaos

'POV: you just opened your SQE1 results and…'

Mar 13 2025 8:35am
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Watch now: All your SQE questions answered

BPP award leader Caroline Rayson joins successful SQE candidates to discuss common concerns

Mar 12 2025 9:14am
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SQE exam fees to rise for third time

Increases track inflation and cover additional costs of delivering exams in Welsh

Mar 11 2025 12:29pm
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Why Bristol could be the perfect place to start your legal career

Amanda Crutchley, head of pro bono at ULaw, shares her insights on life in criminal defence and the power of pro bono for aspiring lawyers

Mar 11 2025 8:34am