u/W1nterNot1ce

For context, I'm 23 and have worked 2 years as a private client paralegal. I've passed SQE 1, and if I pass SQE 2 I hope to then qualify under the QWE route into private client as an NQ.

However, I'm becoming increasingly concerned about my long term job prospects with the advent of AI. I've got to make my career last for well, over 40 years (touch wood ofc). My concern is AI will become so advanced by the time I'm say 10 years PQE that it will do all the tax planning, will drafting and estate administration that my usefulness becomes null and void.

I'm considering whether any areas are more AI resistant than others, perhaps the CPS or family law? Things that are contentious and have scope for a bit of advocacy seem to be safer choices.

I understand that AI, if it hypothetically from this day never improves again, is absolutely not capable of doing the job of a private client solicitor. However, legislating for a 40 year career, it could get to the point where it does?

Am I trying to predict the unpredictable or are these valid concerns? What would you do in my position? (with the pov that you actually like private client and want to go into that area if viable)

Thanks!

Does anybody have a list of the must know topics for the 4 oral exams? So everything to have 100% committed to memory for crim advocacy, DR advocacy and then also potential scenarios for both the property and wills interviews?

I understand that in theory, anything on the spec can come up. But I feel that realistically there is only so much they can ask? And, there is only so much you can reasonably prepare for in any event.

So, does anybody have a list of topics that if you do learn and are comfortable with conducting advocacy and interviews in, then that should most likely have you covered for the exams?

I'm planning to sit in Oct/Nov so feel like if I get a good list from now there is enough time to continuously drill them so that it becomes second nature.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance!

I'm planning to sit SQE 2 in October (passed SQE 1 in Jan), and I've just started my part time study course with ULAW. I want to supplement my ULAW course with additional resources, as I did this for SQE 1 with theonehundred mocks and I found it to be really helpful.

However, with the ULAW course and exam fees together being over £7,000, I'm not in a position where I want to spend anymore money unnecessarily.

If I was to only purchase one, that being Inhouse or Preptackle (these are the resources that seem to have the best reviews) which one should I buy? Or, are they both that good that it is worth biting the bullet and purchasing both of them? Also, what is it about each one that is so good?

I'm also thinking that, even if it is overkill to purchase both when perhaps one is sufficient, at least passing the exams now will avoid having to repay the £3,000 to the SRA to resit the exams, and will therefore save money anyway.

I'd be really grateful to hear everyone's thoughts, and thank you for your time in advance.