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Qualified with Aishwarya Luthra. In this 5-question interview, Aishwarya shares how she passed SQE 1 and qualified as a solicitor, with practical advice for aspiring solicitors. Recently SQE Journey subscriber, Aishwarya Luthra posted she "officially passed the SQE 1 and secured an SQE 2 exemption! This means I’
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Building trust can take years to build, however, one act of broken confidence can lead to losing trust in an instant. Trust is everything. Recently I spoke to a friend who told me an interesting story. For months, my friend and their business partner steadily built a strong, collaborative working
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If you are planning to sit SQE 1, it is important to understand the SQE 1 booking window timelines and cancellation rules set out by the SRA. These details can have real financial consequences if your plans change after you secure a seat. SQE 1 Booking Window The SRA typically
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We explore 5 negotiation traps, that are subtle but can prove to be a costly mistake that can derail your position before the real negotiation even begins. Whether you’re navigating client discussions, contract terms, or even your own career opportunities. These traps show up more often than we think.
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How to build trust during your SQE and QWE journey? There is a lot of research out there on how to build trust. The trusted advisor even has trust down to a formula, called the trust equation. Before other people trust you, you need to trust others! At SQE Journey
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Graduate Careers with Hannah Salton provides actionable tips for aspiring solicitors navigating competitive legal roles. Build Confidence and Presence In Interview Scenarios For many, the hardest part of the SQE journey isn’t the exams, it’s breaking into the legal profession. Finding QWE or securing a training contract often
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Is the SQE successful? Four years of SRA data suggest it is broadly meeting its aims on standards and access, despite ongoing challenges. The SRA published its SRA corporate strategy 2023 through 2026 in November of 2023 which states: * The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) will be widely recognised as a
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SQE Exam day disruptions: What to expect if your exam is delayed or cancelled, including resits, refunds, and attempt rules. Since the SQE was first introduced, you may have experienced SQE exam day disruptions. You are not alone. We previously outlined SQE Issues. Recently the SRA released guidelines of what
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People skills & Independent thinking is an advantage in a world where convenience is increasingly mistaken for competence. As the use of AI increases everyday, it's tempting to increase dependency on AI. Writing an email, summarize a contract, AI generation is improving rapidly. What begins as an effort
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If you’re targeting to sit SQE 1 in January 2027, it's a good time to start thinking about your next steps. It might feel like you have plenty of time, over a year. However, in reality, time will fly by. Personal events, work events, unexpected life events,
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Reaching SQE Journey's the 50th issue feels surreal. What began as a simple LinkedIn post has grown into a community, and I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to connect with and learn from so many incredible people along the way. Top articles 1. Top Resources for Aspiring
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10 practical ChatGPT prompt ideas you can start using to transform the way you access news, develop commercial awareness, and prepare for interviews. Leverage tools like ChatGPT to stay informed, productive, and competitive. Use these as a starting point and modify based on your needs and interests. Commercial Awareness 1.