Tag: SQE Hub Editorial
‘Pro bono experience can be an absolute game changer for a student’s career’
BPP University Law School Joint Head of Pro Bono Emma Blackstone speaks on some of the benefits of undertaking free legal work
Beyond SQE: plugging the knowledge and skills gap
The University of Law's National SQE Programme Director, Jill Howell-Williams, explains how the law school adds value to prep courses
How one law school is helping shape the next generation of lawyers
BARBRI’s head of new business and account management, Victoria Cromwell, explains how the legal education giant is leveraging its experience in US bar prep to bring success to aspiring solicitors in the UK
SQE: the surprising opportunities
Jo-Anne Pugh, Dean of BPP University Law School, looks at how the SQE is opening doors to a new wave of talent
Creating an SQE course where ‘students come first’
The City Law School Head of Department for Postgraduate and Professional Programmes, James Catchpole, breaks down the university’s approach to the new training regime
Navigating the SQE prep market — what to consider?
Your preparation should not be seen merely as a means to passing the centralised assessments, but as essential for life as a solicitor, write Nottingham Law School's Kate Mills and Jayne Dixon
Building an SQE prep course with innovation at its heart
The College of Legal Practice CEO Dr Giles Proctor discusses the impact of the SQE and the power of collaboration
We asked two legal education experts what they make of the SQE so far
Legal Cheek Careers chats to Caroline Rayson and Laura Bains, SQE1 and SQE2 programme leads at BPP University Law School, ahead of their appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event
How I am helping prepare the next generation of lawyers
The College of Legal Practice’s module leader and supervisor Nabeala Fiaz explains how she combines her passion for law and education
Torn between the SQE and LPC? Here’s what to consider
BPP's Head of Outreach Jonny Hurst lists the key considerations for students electing between the two solicitor qualification routes
Beyond the SQE: the changing face of legal education
BPP’s Hilary Chadwick on navigating a new regime and what the future holds for legal education
Full video: The SQE — what we’ve learned so far
One year on from its introduction, SRA policy managers join BPP’s Head of Outreach to reflect on the new qualification regime
The SQE: 5 key questions answered
A panel of legal education experts look at some of the important issues facing students seeking to qualify through the new regime
The SQE: one year on
SRA policy mangers join BPP’s head of outreach and student recruitment to explore what we have learned so far -- and what’s still to come
5 important points to remember about the SQE
Speakers from The College of Legal Practice, Acuity Law and Shoosmiths came together to discuss how the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is offering future lawyers greater flexibility
Full video: How the SQE can help create a more diverse legal profession
Lawyers and legal education experts join double Paralympian and solicitor apprentice Amy Marren to discuss how the new assessment will open the door to untapped talent
How aspiring lawyers can make QWE work for them
Speakers from Flex Legal, Accutrainee and Reed Smith joined a legal education expert from BARBRI to discuss how qualifying work experience is presenting a new and exciting pathway into the profession
Qualifying Work Experience: Looking beyond the traditional training contract
Robert Dudley, vice president of strategy and marketing at BARBRI, looks at how the SQE is providing new opportunities for aspiring lawyers
The SQE: Navigating the new pathway to qualification as a solicitor
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with BPP Law School’s Head of Outreach and Student Recruitment, Jonny Hurst, to discuss exams, course funding and QWE, ahead of his appearance at Thursday's virtual event
‘The legal industry is not a hierarchy with private practice at the top’
BARBRI managing director Lucie Allen explains SQE’s potential to widen access to the profession
Solicitor apprenticeships: what you need to know…
BPP's Alison Wells explains why solicitor apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly popular option for school-leavers and how the law school supports firms taking up this new pathway