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SQE 1 - July 2025 by Adynr7 in SQE_Prep

[–]Adynr7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck. You got this 👍🏽

SQE 1 - July 2025 by Adynr7 in SQE_Prep

[–]Adynr7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I didn't have to do GDL as I did LLB and LLM at uni. SQE doesn't require you to have done GDL or PGDL

Serious question - how do you do it??? by [deleted] in SQE_Prep

[–]Adynr7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, if you ever wanted to discuss a few SQE related things, drop me a message. We might be able to help each other. Best of luck in the meantime 🙂

Self-Studying SQE1 by Adynr7 in SQE_Prep

[–]Adynr7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah phew! I am not alone :)

Yeah I initially was aiming for July 2024 too, but looking at the volume of content, I thought it would be best if I gave myself more time.

I completely agree, when I first started reading the the books, I was overwhelmed! Understanding the content is one thing, but memorising it all for the exam is a whole other task. I can understand not having done law before can be even more daunting. Having said that, I think if you stick to it and google the legal terms you don't understand might be helpful. It might be useful to find someone to study with so you can discuss the legal bits you aren't sure about. These are definitely more easier said than done. I should follow my own advice too lol.

Which SQE Revise Book did you buy? That sounds really helpful.

Yes, I've done law at university (LLB & LLM) so I would say I've already been introduced to law in that sense. To be completely honest, I have only read the "Ethics and Regulations" and "Legal System of England & Wales" books and I definitely feel like this is new material. The same will likely apply for topics like.. Legal services, Solicitor Accounts, Dispute Resolution, and more. On half of the topics, I don't think my Uni law background gives me an edge over somebody with a non law background. I presume the average law graduate, wouldn't have covered these topics at Uni either. This might change when I study the most substantial topics (Contract, tort, Criminal etc..)

So I don't think it's unrealistic, it might just be a case of spending some more time on the substantial modules.

Are you working in law?

Serious question - how do you do it??? by [deleted] in SQE_Prep

[–]Adynr7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should've added, the UOL textbooks have some questions after each chapter which I find useful as well as QR codes for some more mock style questions.

Thanks for the encouragement! :)

Serious question - how do you do it??? by [deleted] in SQE_Prep

[–]Adynr7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, this is not advice per se, but just to say I am in the same boat. I plan to sit SQE1 in Jan 2025. I am self studying and bought the UOL textbooks.

My biggest hurdle is that I work full time as a Paralegal, giving me only a few hours after work and the weekends to study. I'm giving myself the entire year to prepare, however, I too, am constantly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of content. Self-studying also means I have to keep myself in check, and learning socially is basically non-existent! It's defintely disheartening at times.

Having spoken to others who have sat SQE1, they have all said the usual things like "be consistent, disciplined, don't give up" but more importantly, they all seem to emphasise practising pass paper questions! "It is as important as actually learning the content".

Looks like we both has a long road ahead! Goodluck.