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SQE2 Resit Strategies: Turning Failure into Success
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) exams are necessary to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales. While many candidates successfully navigate the SQE2, some may find themselves needing to resit. If you’re among those who didn’t achieve the desired results, don’t be disheartened – it can happen to anyone and is no reflection on you…
How do I Study for the SQE2?
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) represents a significant shift in the way aspiring solicitors qualify in England and Wales. While SQE1 is a multiple-choice exam, SQE2 assesses legal knowledge as well as a range of practical legal skills. This blog post will guide you through effective strategies to prepare for SQE2. Understanding the Structure of…
Is the CIPP/E Exam Hard?
The Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) exam is a highly respected certification in the field of data privacy and protection. As businesses and organizations increasingly prioritize data privacy, the demand for professionals with expertise in this area has surged. But you might be wondering, how hard is the CIPP/E? What do you need to study…
Is the SQE2 Hard?
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is the standard qualification process that you need to complete in order to qualify as a solicitor of England and Wales. The SQE consists of getting two years of qualifying work experience signed off, and passing the SQE1 (a 2-day 360-question multiple choice exam) and the SQE2 (a 5-day practical…
Can I self-study for the SQE2?
With the announcement of rising fees (see SRA notification here), and prep course providers often charging eye-watering fees, it comes as no surprise that an increased number of students are considering self-study. The short answer to the question to “can I self-study for the SQE2” is “yes”. The long answer is, it depends. It is…
How long does it take to complete the SQE2?
One of the most asked questions I get from soon to be SQE2 takers: how long does it realistically take to study for the SQE2? And truth be told, there is not a simple answer and it depends on your personal circumstances. I know people who wizzed through the material and revised for 2-4 weeks…
How to pass the CIPM exams?
If you have already done the CIPP/E or other CIPP certification, then you will have a good understanding of the exam structure and how to approach it. If you have never attempted an IAPP certification before, you may be wondering how to pass the CIPM exams. The CIPM is something you will need to study…
SQE2 Study Approach
Congrats, you have survived the horrors of SQE1 and are now looking to what’s next: the SQE2. You may be thinking that preparation for the SQE2 will be less intense and just focused on legal skills. Not quite, unfortunately. The SQE2 is marked 50% on law and 50% on skills, therefore, unfortunately, you cannot completely…
Privacy Law in Practice – An Insight into Data Protection Law as an In-House IT Lawyer
Ever wondered what types of data protection issues come up in practice when working as an in-house counsel of a SaaS company?
Check out this blog post where I summarise the top 5 things that I come across in my day-to-day role when talking to customers about data protection.
SQE1 Tips
If you are planning on sitting the SQE1 this January, you might be wondering what to focus on in the next few weeks and during the exam itself. Just by way of disclaimer, I did not sit the SQE1, however, I did sit and pass the QLTS MCT on my first attempt. The QLTS MCT…