u/Kermitsupermacy

Hey everyone,

I’m an international student planning to study the LLM SQE in London. My absolute top priorities are passing both SQE1 and SQE2 on the first attempt and securing a job/visa sponsorship in the UK afterward.

I am trying to choose between City St George’s (The City Law School) and The University of Law (ULaw).

From my research so far:

City seems to have a reputation for smaller cohorts, intensive classroom teaching, and rigorous mock exams (especially for SQE2). It is also significantly cheaper.

ULaw is the massive, established brand with a huge alumni network and lots of firm partnerships, but I’ve heard mixed reviews about cohort sizes and independent study loads.

Since the SRA doesn’t publish official pass rates by provider, I would love some honest feedback from anyone who has done the SQE at either place:

Exam Prep: Which provider actually prepares you better for the brutal reality of the SQE exams?

Careers Support: As an international student who needs a visa, did you find their careers service actually helpful for finding QWE or international-friendly firms?

Value: Is ULaw worth the higher price tag compared to City?

Any insights, pros/cons, or personal experiences would be massively appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I’m deciding between BPP and the University of Law for the SQE1 LLM and would love some realistic advice.

My situation:

• Background: International student, just finished my LLB at Queen Mary (QMUL).
• Visa/Career Goal: I need to secure a job that offers Skilled Worker visa sponsorship after my Graduate Visa. Which university's careers service and pro bono opportunities are actually better for international students trying to network or target firms with international/Turkish desks?
• Location: Living in South London. ULaw Bloomsbury looks like an easy 15-minute commute via the Victoria line, but is BPP worth a longer journey?
• Academics: I know both providers expect you to self-study/revise the core LLB subjects on your own for SQE1 (or am I wrong). Which school has a better app, question bank, and study materials for this?
• Scholarships: I'm looking into their international scholarships—any tips or insights on how generous they actually are?

Would love to hear from anyone who chose one over the other, especially fellow international grads. Thanks!