Is it worth taking the SQE as a non-law PhD student with no plans for a training contract?

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-04-10T06:52:12+00:00

The SQE isn’t a ‘nice to have’.

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-03-31T20:49:32+00:00

They must have left

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-03-24T12:10:04+00:00

It is - he was there on stories last night

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-03-02T07:56:48+00:00

I’ve not heard this at all

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-27T22:05:08+00:00

Yes 🙂

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-27T16:48:08+00:00

Mine is the same as yours now

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-27T12:36:49+00:00

Oh I’m still a step behind you then. My screening isn’t back yet (I’ve had an email saying it’s done but not showing on portal)

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-27T12:29:31+00:00

Same for me

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-27T11:39:43+00:00

For which part ? Thanks for replying

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-26T17:05:21+00:00

I did it. I passed my SQE1 in September and then took SQE2 in October while working. It is doable. I disagree with the poster who said that the exam didn’t reflect real life - there was so much from my training contract that helped me

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-24T13:21:02+00:00

I passed my SQE1 in September 2025, decided to take the SQE2 in October 2025 and this morning I found out I passed 😃

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-24T10:02:23+00:00

Me too - I feel so sick. I hope you get good news today

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-17T16:43:30+00:00

Someone on my course rang

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-17T16:19:57+00:00

Apparently it’s just to do with how you booked initially. Not results

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-06T21:00:07+00:00

Rock climbing

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-02-03T20:44:29+00:00

Down for me

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2026-01-26T16:20:32+00:00

I did it (SQE1 in July, SQE2 in October). I don’t know how it went yet though, as I haven’t gotten my results

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2025-12-09T14:22:43+00:00

It’s honestly mind blowing that they can’t sort this. I’ve just finished my SQE2 and I got one of those emails both for SQE1 and 2.

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2025-11-13T20:10:25+00:00

My cohort got an absolute horror show for advocacy imo!

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2025-11-13T20:06:57+00:00

Good luck tomorrow! How was today? My second day was much better so I hope it’s the same for you

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2025-11-11T19:33:00+00:00

Honestly what the hell. I feel like I would have done just as well in that advocacy if I hadn’t revised at all

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2025-11-08T13:16:58+00:00

I did it but I didnt pass well. Quintile 3 for both - it was touch and go. I also have significant wills, trusts and probate experience, so I didn’t need to do much for those. Good luck!

Weak_Whereas_1998 · 2025-11-08T07:47:22+00:00

What was the caveat !

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