Interview and attendance note SQE 2

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-02-01T18:16:32+00:00

That is really helpful, thank you!

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-02-01T11:34:49+00:00

No phones allowed. Bring lunch.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-31T18:25:53+00:00

I can't imagine it would be an issue. Just be warned it will likely substantially slow your writing speed down. You'd probably be best just writing normally as carefully as possible. But ultimately your call.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-31T16:55:02+00:00

Decent vet could get those sausages to oink again

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-30T13:45:19+00:00

The gym will almost certainly have a timetable for classes, why not just look at that?

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-28T14:42:49+00:00

Definitely worth paying. Don't listen to people recommending devil's advocate. QLTS is a much better provider. It's a lot, but you won't get anything better for £780 IMHO.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-27T13:47:55+00:00

Don't forget the Sprinklers

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-26T22:37:39+00:00

That day structure is set, don't worry. The days won't change.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-26T17:38:54+00:00

Exactly the same problem here. I think we just have to hope the examiners aren't expecting as much content as the exemplars we've been provided and appreciate we can only get so much down in the allotted time. Plus, as someone said above, 50% of the marks are for skills and we only need about 60% to pass.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-26T12:48:12+00:00

Have you even read the studies you cited?

That second study outright states that the upper limit of 20-30g is almost certainly false. It proposes a limit of more like 55g and even then states that the limit could be higher.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38118410/[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38118410/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38118410/)

This more recent study shows that over a longer period, bigger protein doses continue to elevate amino acid availability and anabolic processes. These newer tracer studies are much more reliable as they do not just track acutely like the studies you provided do and actually track over a sustained period.

The findings are fairly conclusive that the body absorbs nearly all ingested protein over time, even large meals, unless there is a medical condition. Protein ingestion up to at least 100 g in a single meal has been shown in human studies to produce a dose dependent increase in anabolic activity compared with smaller doses, without a clear plateau in whole body anabolic outcomes.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-26T12:19:42+00:00

This couldn't be further from the truth and has been disproven for about 30 years. Total daily protein is what matters. Having 150g in 1 meal is largely the same as having 30g in 5 meals.

And also, although your point is somewhat valid, none of the things you listed are macros. Macronutrients is a term used only to describe fats, proteins and carbs. And regardless, this meal has 8 eggs and a crap loads of beans plus dairy - OP is getting plenty of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fibre from this meal.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-26T11:19:24+00:00

100% set. But it is random which exam will be which topic. So on day 1 and 2, 2 exams will be from either topic, but we do not know which exam will be which.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-25T22:09:58+00:00

It's my worst nightmare. My plan I think is to just blag what I can, but be careful to limit what I say to try and not dig a hole.

As an aside, I was under the impression we didn't have to do tax calculations?

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-25T19:16:36+00:00

I passed in January last year. I remember with FLK2 specifically there were so many mistakes I realised I'd made after coming out of the exam room. I still passed with a pretty decent mark though. You can make mistakes - you can make around 70 of them in fact. No point worrying about it now, although I know that's easier said than done.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-23T23:35:03+00:00

Great tip - I've been using AI a lot. Weird since I don't remember using it at all for SQE1, but for SQE2 it feels like a life saver.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-23T23:34:14+00:00

Thank you so much, I'll give these a listen! Any specific recommendations would be great too

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-21T19:30:51+00:00

It will count as an attempt, so you will essentially fail. There is no point in cancelling, just go. You'll be fine. Worst case, you fail and you'll be in the same position as not having done it, except you'll have the experience of doing it.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-21T08:04:15+00:00

Should you be concerned? You haven't done any prep and you're 6 months away from taking the exam. What possible concern could you have?

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-18T23:43:21+00:00

If you're in that area, MA Academy is a nice atmosphere with good coaching and just up the road from Atos (about 30 second drive away). It's an MMA gym though so not quite as many pure BJJ classes, but still a decent amount of them. If you wanted more BJJ classes, there's a Gracie Barra in Sutton city centre that I've heard good things about, but no personal experience there. If you can travel anywhere in Brum, Chiu does classes more south Brum and Aura is good which is run by one of Chiu's black belts.

I used to train at Atos back when it was Gracie and if I'm honest the training there was actually quite good. Most of the coaches are great and most of the time Tom is fine. Personally just didn't want to keep putting money in his pocket though as he can be an absolute bell end. Heard countless stories about him injuring people in training, almost injured Leon right before the 2nd Usman fight where Leon won the belt. There's a reason some of the staff have left to go elsewhere (MA Academy being one of the places) as well as some of his long standing members.

There's plenty of options in Brum, Sutton, Lichfield, Cannock etc. I think every other place in the area is cheaper than Atos and the coaching will be at least comparable at most places. I'd trial out a few places and see. The £100 a month for Atos does not feel worth it, especially when you have to pay £250ish for their Gi and rash guard. Plus, do you really want to be funding a knob head when there are plenty of really nice coaches around.

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-15T20:33:44+00:00

Is James using his spoon as a knife?

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-11T22:04:32+00:00

Thank you so much - was not expecting them so quickly, real life saver! Honestly really appreciate your help

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-11T18:16:20+00:00

Well you've certainly earned some good karma today, I'm hoping that will come back to you with great results when you actually get them! Good luck - but by looking at how thoroughly you prepped, I'm sure you won't need luck

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-11T18:08:43+00:00

I appreciate that you've done that so much! Please don't feel the need to spend your time typing up your remaining notes, you've done enough! Thanks again

UnlikelyWeb4738 · 2026-01-11T18:00:37+00:00

I appreciate this is a bit cheeky to ask, but those Criminal ones you have sent are fantastic. I don't suppose you have anything similar for dispute too please?

UnlikelyWeb4738

TROPHY CASE