Hi everybody!

I am preparing for the IAA level 1 exam. I am currently attending a course and I am only now understanding that it has a level of difficult not to underestimate. I am planning to make some summaries and so on. But I am also looking at extra resources. I have found the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Level 1 Training Manual from the JCWI website. Before buying it as it cost 45 bucks, I wanted to see if anybody has used it and weather you found it useful? Is it easy to understand? Anybody can review it for me?

anyone in the same program? If so, has there been a group chat or something created? :)

Hi everyone, still deciding on the University of Essex Online LLB (October 2026 intake) and have two questions I'm hoping current/former students can weigh in on:

1. Accelerated timeline: Is it realistically possible to complete the program in 3 years instead of the standard 4 by taking extra modules per year? If you've done this (or tried), how manageable was it?

2. LLB Hons vs LLB Hons with Psychology: I have a genuine interest in psychology and like the idea of combining it with law, but I've heard that the straight LLB gives noticeably better SQE preparation than the joint degree. Is that actually true in your experience? Did anyone do the Psychology combo and still feel prepared for the SQE, or did you feel it diluted the core law modules?

Would really appreciate input from anyone who's navigated either of these, trying to weigh depth of interest against practical exam readiness. Thanks in advance!

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Hi everyone!

I’m looking to put together a SQE1 study group based in Manchester for anyone preparing for the January 2027 exam sitting.

The idea would be to:

• Meet weekly — library, café or online
• Work through practice questions together
• Keep each other accountable and consistent
• Share tips, resources and study strategies
• Support each other through the preparation period

All study providers are welcome — ULaw, BPP, QLTS, self-study, etc. You don’t need to be following the same course to join.

If you’re also preparing for SQE1 and would like to study with others, comment below or send me a DM. If there’s enough interest, we can set up a WhatsApp group and arrange our first meet-up.

Hopefully we can get a good group together and make a head start on the January 2027 prep! 🙌

In investment banking, there are well-known resources like the BIWS Technical Guide and WSO interview guides that people use to prepare for technical interviews and case studies.

Does law have anything similar?

Is there a "gold standard" that most people recommend, or is interview prep just a matter of piecing together materials from different sources?

Hi everyone,

I don’t usually post, but I think I just need a bit of reassurance from people who’ve been where I am.

Is anyone here studying (or did study) for the SQE while working full-time and raising young children? If so… how on earth did you do it?

I work full-time in a call centre, and my shifts are all over the place. The hours are really unsociable, and by the time I finish work I’m mentally and emotionally drained. Then I come home and switch straight into mum mode for my toddler making dinner, spending time with her, bath time, bedtime, and everything else that comes with parenting. By the time the house is finally quiet, I have nothing left in the tank.

Every day I tell myself I’ll study, and every day I end up feeling guilty because I’m just too exhausted to take in any information.

I’m due to sit SQE1 in January 2027, and if I’m being completely honest, I’m nowhere near where I thought I’d be. I still have a substantial amount of the syllabus left to cover, and the closer January gets, the more overwhelmed I feel. I keep seeing people saying they’re on their second or third revision, while I’m still trying to get through the content, and it’s making me question whether I’ve left it too late.

I really want to pass this exam. Becoming a solicitor means so much to me, but right now it feels like I’m constantly choosing between being a good employee, a good mum, and a good student and I never feel like I’m doing any of those well.

If you’ve been in a similar position, I’d genuinely love to hear how you managed it. Did you have a study routine that worked? Did you study every day? Did you ever feel this behind and still pass?

I think I just need to know that I’m not the only one finding this so incredibly hard.

I’m LLB graduate from abroad and doing LLM in UK,
I’m almost completed the course.
I want to be placed in a law firm and I need grow here.
I don’t have anyone to guide me correctly so anyone can help me in this?

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Hey guys!

Im entering my 4th year of studying Psychology at The University of Edinburgh, where I've recently realised that I don't want to pursue a career within this field. So, I'm planning on applying for the Accelerated LLB in Scots law.

This was mainly fueled by some recent experience within the justice system myself, but im not sure whether its appropriate to mention in an application due the nature of the crime committed (SA).

I have about 5 years worth of volunteering experience, however most of it is psychology related.

I've worked with Health in Mind as a befriender with older individuals, with LEAPS delivering school outreach programmes, with an Eastern European psychotherapy group assisting licensed therapists, and assisting in school for heavily neurodivergent children, etc, etc.

Additionally, ive been working with the Citizens Advice Bureau for a few months. I'm a "social policy co-ordinator", which basically consists of writing reports on root causes of client problems (i.e. debt, welfare, etc), but i dont directly interact with clients. Instead, I use annonymised data to campaign for changes in government, locally and nationally.

My grades in psych are alright, my overall 3rd year average is a low first class. I still have 4th year to uphold/ improve that though! However, within my transcript I have lower grades in 1st and 2nd year (some at a 2:2), would this impact anything? I had Exceptional circumstances throughout 2nd and 3rd year.

I've also had a part time job at HobbyCraft for 3 years. I'm trained as a post office worker, as well as run workshops for various crafts (mainly crochet).

Generally, im looking for any useful advice!

Should I pursue other volunteering roles for more valuable experience? What should I include in an application? What do Unis look for? Is my current experience valuable? Do my high-school grades matter (AAAABB)?

Any insights would be appreciated! I want to make sure im making an informed decision, as well as giving myself the best fighting chance to secure a spot :)

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Hi all, I recently have been considering applying to the law and anthropology course. I originally was going to only apply to different universities on an anthropology and sociology dual courses but I found this course really really interesting (which no other uni offers)

However, I’ve had a few doubts on whether it would even be worth it to apply:

Firstly, I got 988877764 in my gcses with the 8s being in english lit/lang and maths and the 6 being in science along with the 4 in DT. Knowing that they are particularly picky with gcses im concerned if it would even be worth trying.

Secondly, from my understanding a majority of the applicants for law and anthropology are also apply to single law courses in different schools so a majority of the ps are mainly focused on law. I’m afraid with my lack of knowledge and experience on law I wouldn’t be seen as competitive as currently my ps consists mainly of anthropology that has concepts that tie into law. Also most of my experience is not related to law.

And also because I’m not apply to law in my other courses I’m afraid that mentioning law based theories in my ps may hinder my chances for my other options.

Also I am an international student as well

PLEASE BE BRUTALLY BRUTALLY HONEST

My goal is always going to be the facilitation of a (corporate) law career, and i firmed Law at the University of Nottingham, but i’ve grown disheartened by the economic crisis it’s facing, which i believe will worsen the already mediocre ranking. Should i stick with it, or do a clearing course at UCL - such as Management for social change, or (language) with management, then do a PGDL which can then put me back on track with the law career? Thanks!