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Self-funded SQE Course Provider - does it matter???

mehreenjatoi

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Hi

If I am self-funding my LLM SQE, does the course provider matter? I am leaning towards City but have noticed most firm-sponsored students go to UoL or BPP. If I go to City, will that impact my chances when applying for TCs?


Would really appreciate some guidance!!!
 

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It really won't matter where you study for the SQE.

The firms only send their sponsored students to BPP/ULaw as the get preferential rates and it is cheaper for them to do so than letting people study anywhere. They will not select people on where they have done a prep course.
 

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