When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMWhere: Zoom
Özgecan Sözeri hosted an information session on the preparation and application process for SQE 1 and exemption application for SQE 2
QMUL Alumni Özgecan Sözeri (Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law, 2021) was delighted to connect with alumni seeking advice about SQE processes at this Zoom event, where she shared her experience and helped with individual questions. Nisanur Hekimoglu (International Dispute Resolution and Economic Law LLM, 2017), who works as Legal Counsel at the Investment Office of the Presidency of Republic of Türkiye moderated the session, and shared the following:
“The experience sharing event on SQE exams was very insightful. The speaker and attendees shared their views and experiences, provided a road map for studying and taking the exam. The best part of the event was that I felt so lucky to be part of the QMUL alumni network, because you can always reach someone/an alumni who already had the experience of the path that you are willing to take and you can always get an assistance from them. If you want to be part of our network, please join us!”
Faik Anil Sezer shared that “I attended the QMUL Turkey web session for learning the paths of becoming a Solicitor in the UK. It was quite an intensive and knowledgeable web session. I had a chance to have my questions answered. I would like to a give my sincere thanks to the people who worked hard to organise this.”
Özgecan touched upon the following subjects;
SQE1;
· How to find the right (Self-study) course providers;· When to start studying, how much it is required if you work full-time;· The substantial level of preparation you will need to undertake for SQE part 1;· What are the costs;· Alternative routes for Foreign Qualified Lawyers;
SQE2;
· Qualified Lawyer Exemption;· What documents are required;· How to write a reference letter;· How to fill out the application form;· The next steps after you have been granted an exemption.