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i’m not ready to go into mocks yet bc i’ve not covered all content but i’d like to try more SBAQ banks where i can choose topics i have covered to really drill them. ulaw is great but sometimes repetitive. tia!

just an observer of the mixture of exciting and disappointing comments today until i sit in jan. i’ve been trying to dig out the informative information from the lucky and unlucky results. and luck (a relatively small part in comparison to the degree of hard work put into studying) really does count in it. please dis-apply this opinion if you have a better take of what i’m trying to say - i’m aware i haven’t sat the exam yet - however i’ve noticed a few patterns in outcomes. firstly, there’s those who are passing Q1/Q2 with a relatively reasonable and expected study routine - some even saying they just re-read their notes and did practice questions (take with a grain of salt ofc) then there’s those failing yet having passed mocks and did all the expected work and more. add in a jumble of “how did i even pass” takers. the disparity just forces you into realizing you actually have no clue. it’s an understatement to call it a mind fuck i think. i emphasize with everyone.

my ulaw course doesn’t begin content teaching until mid sept and for a few weeks i’ve been covering academic subjects - handwriting notes, blurting, ulaw q bank. from topics/sub-topics which i’ve covered so far, my MCQ results are coming out in the 60% range. but i’m just thinking at what point do we know trust that this is all going to come together. studying feels so not affirmative at times. when studying i’ll sometimes think i should be doing some other form of study. i’m still contemplating whether i should try flashcards - can it be best effective for memorization of statute sections etc? this is kind of a brain dump. please drop your insight and tips. ty !

for the past few weeks i’ve been revising black letter law (reviewing SQE notes and blurting trying to active recall) and i’ve just printed out the SRA specification for both assessments. other than this, i feel like my mind is racing with thoughts that have no structure. this sub has been pretty helpful, unlike tiktok. i feel so stuck on knowing how to do things right. i question every step i’m taking in preparation.

number of employee’s; offices etc?

i’m in search of TC’s. i really love criminal law. i’m looking at both criminal law firms but also continuing persevering toward VS/TC applications with corporate/commercial firms. of course it’s two different levels. but i’d prefer a criminal firm that is above your average high street. thanks for any insight!

sorry if this sounds any type of tone deaf or stupid, but after looking at my transcript, i’ve got disappointed seeing the several 2.2’s. in my head, it feels like it’s taking over my final result - and to exaggerate, it’s almost in my head that firms won’t even care about my final result. can someone remind me that 2.2’s on your transcript is okay? i don’t know if i should add that i also have pretty strong experience.

i come across it being advised sometimes and it seems pretty smart given that courses don’t cover it themselves but i equally don’t see a lot of people doing it

i have no idea really what to express which won’t make it sound like i’m ass licking for a job; at the same time i really want to make this meet up effective. this is happening ahead of an application i will make to the firm so i’m thinking what are the ways i can utilize this opportunity as best i can

as much as i want to say i’m determined to be successful, i feel like i’ve given up on a TC being in a close sight.

for context my stats are: mid tier uni, a good 2.1, two mini pupillage’s, one legal intern experience, one shadowing experience, one volunteering experience - both law related; one commercially focused experience. in the UK and international.

genuinely, how can i tackle these applications and take full advantage of my experiences which i’m truly so proud of to have achieved, yet it’s disappointing that really it still doesn’t make you stand out as much as you think it would.

i really appreciate any tips.

i tried the sweet vanilla coffee pod today. definitely not as it smells but i’m not too bothered. rather i have a few questions since my first use:

- are we supposed to stop the pod manually or will the machine stop when it is meant to be - i’m worried i could end up with watered down coffee and it’s taking away a more concentrated taste.

- connected to the first q, im using almond milk (admittedly a cheaper brand) and it’s not giving the coffee a taste of coffee with any milk if ygm; it keeps the coffee a darker color too - though i think this might be expected when not using whole milk?

i really appreciate any tips!

and what are the best ways to do this? i am aware, ofc, that the black letter law is required for the SQE but that it’s not taught in the course.

what are the must do’s and how should i approach them?

also, when do you begin booking your SQE?

i always heard that you start to get things in second year. for me it was my final year. first and second year i was achieving high 2.2’s or occasionally low 2.1’s - truly by the skin of my teeth. i became so stressed that it took a physical affect. now, in my final year and having received all my grades, i achieved two first class grades and the rest are good 2.1’s which means i will graduate with 65%. i believed for months that i was just going to scrape 60 and my degree wouldn’t reflect the way i really did try. i can’t explain the relief and encouragement this has given me. i’m so satisfied by this :,)))

i caused myself so much stress waiting for this grade that it makes me emotional and it seems i brainwashed myself into thinking i didn’t know the law. i had visions of reading feedback which told me i have no knowledge. turns out the professor didn’t even address it or rather he actually explicitly addressed the sentence where i thought i messed it all up, but he mentioned something separate. the relief i have. i’ve never been so happy to receive C+. why is law school like this??

i’m terrified, but it’s making me a weapon lmao