Take a Seat | What to expect from the SQE

Описание: In the third episode of Take a Seat, Bella is joined by Alice Payne and Peter Liver from the College of Legal Practice to discuss what trainee solicitors can expect from the SQE.

Bella, Alice and Peter provide an overview of the SQE and what it entails, and offer advice for graduates or trainee solicitors who are going through this process. The discussion explains the different pathways that are available, the challenges and benefits of the SQE, and the support that is available throughout the course.

Find out more about the College of Legal Practice and the SQE here: https://www.collegalpractice.com/

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
01:34 - An overview of the SQE, what it is and how it works
03:05 - The routes Ashfords offers for trainees studying the SQE
04:39 - How the College of Legal Practice and Ashfords work together to support trainees with the SQE
08:32 - Challenges with the SQE
16:11 - Supervision and support for students studying with the College of Legal Practice
21:49 - The College's range of course pathways
27:23 - Wellbeing challenges and how to manage them
32:52 - What happens if you fail an SQE exam?
34:23 - The value of waiting to start the SQE
39:00 - Additional support for anyone struggling with the SQE
39:47 - Internal development and retention at Ashfords
42:43 - Finding the firm and culture that's right for you
45:21 - Advice for people looking to start the SQE