QLTS Prep

The day has come. This will be our final post on this account.

Congratulations to everyone who has dual qualified with us over the years and good luck to those who now plan to undertake the new route.

For updates, tips and much more be sure to follow Barbri SQE Prep. Over and out 🙌

Do you have a career journal?

At the end of each month it's good practice to review and reflect on its events. It can help you better align your behaviour with your goals, unpack feelings and learn from experiences.

Here are some prompts to help start you off 👇

Now that you're dual qualified, you may want to focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD). There are so many benefits, including:

☑️ your learning is conscious and proactive (rather than passive and reactive)
☑️ you can develop both personal and professional skills that will aid your career
☑️ it prevents your existing skills and knowledge from becoming outdated

Barbri Altior provide a wide range of specialist courses for those in the legal sector. To view their full list of CPD courses visit https://altior.co.uk/courses/continuing-professional-development/

Just one week until we say goodbye to this account! It's been a pleasure supporting you along your journey to dual qualification.

To stay up to date with the latest news, head over to Barbri SQE Prep

The final QLTS exam has been and gone but remember that if you've passed the MCT you can progress to the SQE2 to complete the dual qualification process.

If you're looking for:
☑️ flexible study options
☑️ diagnostic testing
☑️ expert practitioners

Then enquire at www.barbri.com/sqe/sqe2-prep/

Since the final QLTS exam takes place this month, we'll be halting all content on this account from 30th April.

For international solicitors looking to dual qualify via the new route, please follow Barbri SQE Prep for advice, resources and essential information.

Reminder: Don't compare your journey to others. You are exactly where you need be.

Keeping our fingers crossed for the Barbri SQE Prep students sitting the inaugural SQE2 exam over the next two weeks.

We wish you the best of luck and are certain all your hard work and preparation will pay off 🤞

Heads up: we'll be saying goodbye to this account at the end of the month!

To keep up with the latest news on dual qualification, be sure to follow Barbri SQE Prep

Today marks the final chance to dual qualify via the QLTS. Congratulations to all the candidates who sat the OSCE exam over the last two weeks - we hope all of your preparation has paid off and we look forward to receiving your results.

If you're an overseas lawyer looking to become dual qualified, head over to the Barbri SQE Prep site for everything you need to know 👇

https://www.barbri.com/sqe/

Stress in the legal profession is well-documented, largely due to the demanding schedules and heavy workloads that lawyers endure.

Whilst stress can sometimes be motivating, too much of it can be detrimental to your health.

Thankfully, LawCare exists to support the mental wellbeing of the legal community. It has plenty of resources and tips for managing stress here: https://www.lawcare.org.uk/get-information/articles/tips-for-dealing-with-stress/, but you can also contact them directly for free, confidential support

Everything you need to know about studying for the SQE as an international student 👇

Studying for the SQE an International Student Find out more about our SQE Prep courses here: https://hubs.ly/Q010T-cm0Useful links mentioned in the video: Careers Webinar Recordings: https://hubs.ly/Q010...

Have you ever considered pursuing a training contract in Ireland?

Becoming dual qualified could be the answer to landing yourself a job in Dublin's thriving legal market 👇

The opportunities Ireland has to offer future solicitors - Legal Cheek Chris Jorgenson, BARBRI’s senior director of institutional partnerships, discusses the benefits of dual qualification for those seeking a training contract in Ireland’s thriving legal market

The new route to dual qualification is designed to open up the legal profession to a greater pool of candidates.

But you may be left with some pressing questions about studying for the SQE.

Let us explain 👇

Studying for the SQE as an overseas lawyer London remains a major legal hub and practising law in the UK is an attractive career opportunity. Find out how to get dual-qualified here.

Passed the MCT?

To complete your dual qualification you can bypass the SQE1 and progress to the SQE2. The inaugural exam takes place in April but Barbri SQE Prep has courses available throughout the year.

For more information, visit https://www.barbri.com/sqe/sqe2-prep/

In celebration of , here are our top book recommendations for aspiring lawyers...

📚 The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It’s Broken
📚 In Your Defence: True Stories of Life and Law by Sarah Langford
📚 Misjustice: How British Law is Failing Women by Helena Kennedy
📚 In Black and White: A Young Barrister's Story of Race and Class in a Broken Justice System by Alexandra Wilson
📚 The Rule of Law by Tom Bingham

Have any other recommendations? Share them below 👇

“We were very struck by BARBRI’s overall offering for SQE provision, in particular, its ambition, dynamism and superlative use of technology, which aligns closely with our own ethos."

ICYMI: Baker McKenzie has selected BARBRI to prepare its future trainees to sit the SQE, which will officially replace the QLTS.

Read more 👇

Baker McKenzie picks BARBRI to put future trainees through the SQE - Legal Cheek First cohort starts September 2023

Congratulations to the Barbri SQE Prep students who achieved excellent results in the inaugural SQE1 exam last month.

If you're thinking about becoming dual-qualified via the SQE, BARBRI has flexible course options built to suit everyone.

Find our upcoming courses here: https://www.barbri.com/sqe/sqe-prep-courses/

If you're struggling to switch off at the end of a working day, building an evening routine may help.

Try committing to these 'power habits' Monday through Friday for the next 30 days 👇

Power Habits - Evening Routine — Thriving Attorney What’s one of the single best ways to improve performance? An effective evening routine consistently practiced. Read for a discussion of this power habit and in particular what activities make a powerful evening routine and what activities kill productivity.

Whether you're taking the QLTS or the SQE route, there are so many benefits of being a dual-qualified solicitor. Here are just a few:

✅ Setting you apart from the competition
✅ Opening up more career opportunities
✅ Increasing your earning potential

Looking for tips on writing a stellar legal CV and cover letter?

Find everything you need, here: https://www.barbri.com/how-to-write-a-legal-cv-and-cover-letter/

🧡 Happy Valentine's Day to all the lawyers and aspiring lawyers out there 💙

Love, BARBRI

Did you know...

If you've passed the QLTS MCT, you can qualify either by sitting the QLTS OSCE or the SQE2. If you're not sitting the final OSCE exam this April, you can find out more about BARBRI's SQE2 Prep courses here 👇

BARBRI announces SQE2 prep course Legal education provider BARBRI has launched its 12-week Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) SQE2 preparation course. 

With over 50 years of experience, BARBRI has built a rich network of international legal employers, and partnerships with industry leaders, to provide our students with the best opportunities and career support: https://barbriqlts.com/about-barbri/

We all like to set goals, but it's important we remember to congratulate ourselves once we complete them 👏

REMINDER: The registration deadline for the final QLTS OSCE exam is 7th February 2022

Find out more here: https://barbriqlts.com/qlts-exam/

Start February off on the right foot by reminding yourself of your goals today.

Did you know that BARBRI has helped 1.3 million lawyers internationally over the last few decades? So when we say you can trust us to help you prepare for your exam, we mean it. Find out more about our offerings by heading to https://www.barbri.com/

Brew Monday is a great initiative by Samaritans that helps lift people's spirits on Blue Monday!

Why not gather your colleagues, pour yourselves a cuppa, and join in? ☕️

Whether you've had a tough week or a productive one, this quote is a great help for putting things in perspective.