This change works so much better for me as a mature student, less hassle. I know I can do it, but the thought of doing a gdl, lpc as well as securing a TC is daunting when your 25+
This is very unfair for people who have studied the LLB, students like you should never be allowed to become a solicitor or saturated the legal job market .....
@@mrsupermannow there smarter though. I did LLB, but now knowing GDL students get 2 degrees technically I’m thinking why did I waste my time when half these students are GDL ones now
@@kubaasm8177 Hi Kuba Asmir. I would like you to know that I graduated with good grades (Above a 2:1) and Im a qualified legal professional despite me using your instead of you're. I hope your life works out for you
What a great video. I had so many questions about how the SQE would work in practice and it was such a relief to see that you'd made a video on it! I can always count on your channel to provide all the relevant information and give a realistic perspective. Big thank you to both you and Crispin!
Firstly thank you so much for organising this and your questions and Crispin for his time. I am a current trainee and wonder how any training in the future might work but I think it will put such a burden on the firms to train trainees during the work placement and there may be a huge difference between quality of NQ solicitors between firms. To me the LPC was invaluable in teaching skills and knowledge that meant I hit the ground running in the working environment. Future SQE self taught students vs online course students vs face to face course students may provide for different levels of ability and firms may find they have to provide more in-depth tailored training. Food for thought.. will be interesting to see what happens.
Really great video, been trying to find out more about the SQE and how it compares to the current system (and applies to me) for a while and this is by far the most informative source I've found!
Thanks so much for watching! Also check out this interview if you have Instagram instagram.com/tv/CC3_juVJLAS/?igshid=1a1o1kps7o67 really good discussion about prep courses!
Good to hear there is another route to qualify, passing the LPC with a commendation and being unable to secure a training contract forced me to go back to my previous profession, but I still wanted an opportunity to qualify, this new system at least provides a much broader opportunity to do so rather than the bottleneck that the rigid training contract represented to me and 1000's of others.
@@anasahmadzai6480 Not necessarily. Because if one gets two years qualifying experience at a law firm where they are exposed to the legal profession and they do well in that experience, it doesn’t mean that they will not be adequate. And when you think about it it would still be very competitive because if there are surplus of people choosing that method that means that Law firms will have to choose those that they think are best out of that number
Such an informative video! Thanks so much Chrissie and Crispin. I'm interested to see what unfolds over the next few years as the SQE gets nearer and more firms release details of how their TCs/sponsorship offers will adapt to the new cohort of non-law/non-GDL newbies. I'm definitely quite excited for the change, even though I share your concern/curiosity as to how aspiring solicitors may be affected at the NQ level. Always great content from you, Chrissie. Cheers!
@@LawandBroader No problem! While I'm at it: I was wondering...do you think the SQE will change things re vacation schemes? Would a vacation scheme count as qualifying work experience under the new protocols? thanks!
This is a step in the right direction. I have always preferred the meritocratic process of the US whereby one qualifies as an attorney with the Bar exam, however the requirement for two years of qualifying work experience is still a bottleneck. I have worked with lawyers and trained lawyers in derivatives negotiations for years however I never managed to secure a training contract in my earlier days and I have been in legal career purgatory ever since. So my question is will my many prior years of work experience qualify me as a solicitor if I take and pass the SQE or does the clock start from the date the SQE has been passed or started?
Hi John, QWE can be retrospective so if you have already completed 2 years or more, plus hold an undergraduate degree, you can take the SQE exams straight away and qualify. I would advise a prep course in advance though
How will these changes affect those who have already undertaken the LPC but have not managed to secure a trainee solicitor position for a long time since after the LPC was undertaken . Is there still any hope?
My understanding is that there are no concessions. So it doesn’t matter what other exams you have taken even or what grades you have got in other courses, everybody has to do the SQE from scratch and is assessed equally. I think that’s what your asking!
Hi! I have two questions please. Firstly, i wanted to ask how long it takes to complete both SQE 1 and SQE 2. Secondly, I wanted to ask if grades still play a huge role before and after the SQE. Thank you.
SQE1 is 11 hours over 2 days and SQE2 will be spread across several days. There are optional prep courses which vary in length depending on how much prior knowledge/experience you have
You will still need a to secure qualifying work experience or a TC even after the SQE comes in so firms will still look at grades but there will be more choice for where to train and not all legal businesses will be as fussed about grades.
@@LawandBroader so after these SQE exams, and passed, hopefully, can one then automatically be qualified to call themselves a solicitor? Trying to get a TC is the real challenge which I assumed the SQE will eliminate
@@chinonye2 No. You will still need 2 years of supervised suitable legal work experience. It can however be at several different places not just have to be one.
A lot of statements about how the SQE will help BAME students. But as a BAME student with a learning difficulty I am far more interested in what is going to happen in terms of accomodation for those with learning disabilities? Will there be an option to take alternative assesments?
from the man behind the changes: "I'm not a lawyer, never wanted to be a lawyer, and never will be a lawyer". How is this a good thing?
This change works so much better for me as a mature student, less hassle. I know I can do it, but the thought of doing a gdl, lpc as well as securing a TC is daunting when your 25+
Exactly! I think it will work well for a lot of people.
This is very unfair for people who have studied the LLB, students like you should never be allowed to become a solicitor or saturated the legal job market .....
@@mrsupermannow there smarter though. I did LLB, but now knowing GDL students get 2 degrees technically I’m thinking why did I waste my time when half these students are GDL ones now
espeically when you don't even know which "your" to use.
@@kubaasm8177 Hi Kuba Asmir. I would like you to know that I graduated with good grades (Above a 2:1) and Im a qualified legal professional despite me using your instead of you're. I hope your life works out for you
What a great video. I had so many questions about how the SQE would work in practice and it was such a relief to see that you'd made a video on it! I can always count on your channel to provide all the relevant information and give a realistic perspective. Big thank you to both you and Crispin!
Thank you for watching!
Firstly thank you so much for organising this and your questions and Crispin for his time. I am a current trainee and wonder how any training in the future might work but I think it will put such a burden on the firms to train trainees during the work placement and there may be a huge difference between quality of NQ solicitors between firms. To me the LPC was invaluable in teaching skills and knowledge that meant I hit the ground running in the working environment. Future SQE self taught students vs online course students vs face to face course students may provide for different levels of ability and firms may find they have to provide more in-depth tailored training. Food for thought.. will be interesting to see what happens.
Very relevant points! Keep watching more info on this!
Really great video, been trying to find out more about the SQE and how it compares to the current system (and applies to me) for a while and this is by far the most informative source I've found!
Thanks so much for watching! Also check out this interview if you have Instagram instagram.com/tv/CC3_juVJLAS/?igshid=1a1o1kps7o67 really good discussion about prep courses!
Great info here - first vid I've seen like this. These are MASSIVE changes and all LLB students I talk to now have absolutely no idea it's coming.
I know... scary
Absolutely fantastic interview and information. Answered many of my questions. Can't wait for more.
Definitely have him back! This was awesome!!
Good to hear there is another route to qualify, passing the LPC with a commendation and being unable to secure a training contract forced me to go back to my previous profession, but I still wanted an opportunity to qualify, this new system at least provides a much broader opportunity to do so rather than the bottleneck that the rigid training contract represented to me and 1000's of others.
The SQE will create a large surplus of inadequately trained trainees. The law profession needs to be competitive, that’s how good lawyers are made.
@@anasahmadzai6480 Not necessarily. Because if one gets two years qualifying experience at a law firm where they are exposed to the legal profession and they do well in that experience, it doesn’t mean that they will not be adequate. And when you think about it it would still be very competitive because if there are surplus of people choosing that method that means that Law firms will have to choose those that they think are best out of that number
Such an informative video! Thanks so much Chrissie and Crispin. I'm interested to see what unfolds over the next few years as the SQE gets nearer and more firms release details of how their TCs/sponsorship offers will adapt to the new cohort of non-law/non-GDL newbies. I'm definitely quite excited for the change, even though I share your concern/curiosity as to how aspiring solicitors may be affected at the NQ level. Always great content from you, Chrissie. Cheers!
LouFederer thank you!!
@@LawandBroader No problem! While I'm at it: I was wondering...do you think the SQE will change things re vacation schemes? Would a vacation scheme count as qualifying work experience under the new protocols? thanks!
Thanks for sharing this video! Very insightful!
Thank you for this
This is a step in the right direction. I have always preferred the meritocratic process of the US whereby one qualifies as an attorney with the Bar exam, however the requirement for two years of qualifying work experience is still a bottleneck. I have worked with lawyers and trained lawyers in derivatives negotiations for years however I never managed to secure a training contract in my earlier days and I have been in legal career purgatory ever since. So my question is will my many prior years of work experience qualify me as a solicitor if I take and pass the SQE or does the clock start from the date the SQE has been passed or started?
Hi John, QWE can be retrospective so if you have already completed 2 years or more, plus hold an undergraduate degree, you can take the SQE exams straight away and qualify. I would advise a prep course in advance though
They didn’t mention equivalent qualifications to a law degree or any degree…
You don’t need a law degree, just an undergraduate degree in any subject
Hi, this is a great video. Do you know if a prep course for the SQE 1 is necessary, or is this something that can be studied for independently? Thanks
Hi, thanks for your message! You can study independently, there are textbooks available from ULaw but a prep course would be more comprehensive.
How will these changes affect those who have already undertaken the LPC but have not managed to secure a trainee solicitor position for a long time since after the LPC was undertaken . Is there still any hope?
How would they put GPA into consideration? what role would GPA in uni play in the new SQE regime? Thanks!
My understanding is that there are no concessions. So it doesn’t matter what other exams you have taken even or what grades you have got in other courses, everybody has to do the SQE from scratch and is assessed equally. I think that’s what your asking!
Can you please let me know what is considered as an equivalent to a non-law degree. Thank you
Any English Bachelors degree or if your degree is not from England or Wales you will need to double check the SRA website
Hello. If i pass the sqe 1 and 2 can i work or i have to train . And train for how long
You still have to have 2 years of work experience before you can qualify
Hi! I have two questions please. Firstly, i wanted to ask how long it takes to complete both SQE 1 and SQE 2. Secondly, I wanted to ask if grades still play a huge role before and after the SQE. Thank you.
SQE1 is 11 hours over 2 days and SQE2 will be spread across several days. There are optional prep courses which vary in length depending on how much prior knowledge/experience you have
You will still need a to secure qualifying work experience or a TC even after the SQE comes in so firms will still look at grades but there will be more choice for where to train and not all legal businesses will be as fussed about grades.
@@LawandBroader so after these SQE exams, and passed, hopefully, can one then automatically be qualified to call themselves a solicitor? Trying to get a TC is the real challenge which I assumed the SQE will eliminate
@@chinonye2 No. You will still need 2 years of supervised suitable legal work experience. It can however be at several different places not just have to be one.
I am a a srilakan lawyer. I love to follow SQE exam. I followed my degree in sinhala medium. So if I follow this should I pass IELTS exam before that
The sqe with the courses is 13k
A lot of statements about how the SQE will help BAME students. But as a BAME student with a learning difficulty I am far more interested in what is going to happen in terms of accomodation for those with learning disabilities? Will there be an option to take alternative assesments?
Can we solicitor for socrates & Hellas' honor now in imagine academy court?
These changes sound terrible
You are looking so pretty 😍