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The SQE: Everything You Need to Know

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During your legal training, you'll need to choose your specialism. Read about the possibilities in our guide.

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SQE

Keep up to date by visiting our guide on the SQE, the new solicitor exam set to be introduced in 2021

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This week, Asda plans major restructuring, Amazon Go opens first cashierless supermarket, and more.

7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your LLB

When looking back, many students find that they could have done more during their degree. Here are 7 ways to get the most out of your LLB.

Commercial Awareness Update 22nd February

This week, the UKSC rules on Uber driver's employment status, Australia clamps down on Facebook and Google, and more.

BPP's New Conversation Courses

BPP Law School has announced a series of new initiatives and opportunities to improve law students' confidence. Read about them here.

Tips Studying Law as a Mature Law Student

Students starting university later may find it hard to relate to younger students. But, fitting in is not the goal. Read on to get inspired!

This Week's Commercial Awareness Update

This week, Coca-Cola unveils new environmental initatives, we look at the new space race and the CMA cracks down on travel firms

Solicitor Advocate vs Barrister

One of the biggest decisions in a legal career, Barrister or Solicitor? Find out everything you need to know to make the right choice.

This Week's Commercial Awareness Update

This week, the last of the Arcadia Group was sold off, the Treasury considered a new online sales tax and more.

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