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The Minto Pyramid Principle: stop making your reader wait for the point. You can steal for your legal writing before you've even qualified.
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The Minto Pyramid Principle: stop making your reader wait for the point. You can steal for your legal writing before you've even qualified.
Active recall beats passive studying for SQE 1 and SQE 2 revision. Here is what the research shows and how to apply it to FLK 1 and FLK 2.
Don't wait to start on LinkedIn after qualification. This week I share a practical guide to LinkedIn for SQE candidates.
The newsletters SQE candidates actually benefit from reading, grouped by what each is for, plus an honest note on what to skip while revising.
One Exam Down, Here Is How To Walk Into FLK 2. What SQE candidates do in the days between papers, backed by sleep and stress research.
Walk into your SQE with a clear head. What to do the night before, how to handle the exam room, and why your preparation is already the key
Emails are permanent records. Learn how to buy time, protect your leverage and use emotion deliberately instead of reacting in your inbox.
AI can draft the clause, but it cannot tell you what matters most to the client. Here is one human skill junior lawyers need to thrive.
Are conferences worth it while studying for the SQE? An honest look at the costs, the real value, and how to decide if one fits your prep.
Over 100 SQE course providers and they all look the same. Here is what to actually check before you spend thousands on the wrong one.
SQE confidence comes from doing, not waiting, and the research behind that is worth understanding.
Most AI advice for aspiring solicitors is either all in or all out. This guide gives you a practical framework for knowing when to lead, when to verify, and when to step back entirely.
SQE 1 Update: SRA Rationales vs. The Law Society Toolkit. SRA confirms no new questions for 2026. Learn how to use these two in your prep.
Emotional intelligence matters more than legal knowledge for building client trust, and how to start developing it before you qualify.
The real cost of qualifying through the SQE in 2026, from exam fees to prep courses to the hidden costs most candidates never plan for.