Yes it most certainly feels like that, especially as it is such a new course. Oh I didn't see the sample workbook, I will check that out now. I just found really good reviews and I know someone who did prep with another provider for SQE1 but is now switching to Barbri for the SQE2.
The reason I am thinking of going for the 20 week course is because it starts in February, it is 5 months of hard work (roughy 20 hours per week) - I am also working full time - but then lets say we sit the exam in July 2022 and if all goes well, we pass, we could sit the SQE2 quite soon after (October 2022/November 202 is the SQE2 exam confirmed dates). I just don't want to start the 40 week course next September and then it's another year that I have not done something, if that makes sense. I was thinking the same thing, I work full time, graduated in 2018 but if I pre-read and possibly get a head start now, it's almost like doing the 40 week course (in my head it works out that way lol).
The below is from the SRA website that is the confirmed assessment windows for 2022.
2022
SQE1 FLK1 - 21 July 2022 - Pearson VUE locations
SQE1 FLK2 - 25 July 2022 - Pearson VUE locations
Assessment booking opens: 10am 17 March 2022.
The booking deadline for this assessment window is 5pm on 16 June 2022.
The first day of the assessment window is 21 July 2022.
SQE2 - 2022
Assessment window 1
SQE2 Written - 11-13 April 2022 - Pearson VUE locations
SQE2 Oral - First sitting: 19-20 April 2022. Second sitting: 21-22 April 2022 - Cardiff, London and Manchester*
You are only required to attend one sitting of the oral assessment and you will be able to select which sitting when booking opens, subject to availability.
Assessment booking opens at 10am on 25 January 2022
The booking deadline for this assessment window is 5pm on 7 March 2022
Assessment window 2
SQE2 Written - October 2022 - Pearson VUE locations
SQE2 Oral - October/November 2022 - Cardiff, London and Manchester*
I just feel like right now I have waited too long and just in a way want to get it out the way!
Best wishes,
Sarah