Hello all,
I had a general question to ask regarding the idea of self funding the SQE. I already have my GDL.
This will be my fourth round of applying to VS/TCs, next year my 5th, and im coming to a point now where 1) I’m wondering it this is all worth it. And 2) whether I should go ahead and complete my SQE.
I have always feared that self funding the SQE shows 2 negative things:
1) you are in a fortunate position to do so. One that others do not have. And I’m afraid it could demonstrate a certain privilege. A privilege that firms may take badly.
2) if you’re self funding, then clearly, no one wanted to fund you. Maybe a slightly negative outlook on things, but I could see law firms thinking this. “Hmm, no one wanted to pay for this person's SQE, so maybe this candidate isn’t great?”
I’d love to know what people think. I’m really considering now moving on and funding it myself. I don’t think re applying might do me any good at this point.
[USER=1]@Jaysen[/USER]
[USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER]
