I failed SQE1 this week and I don't know what to do next. Should I resit straight away or try a different career? I’m worried I’ve ruined any chance of qualifying or securing a training contract.

First, take a breath, and give yourself at least a week to process before planning your next move. In my opinion, failing SQE1 says nothing about whether you'll make a good lawyer. Plenty of people who failed on their first attempt have gone on to pass (in fact, a couple of people who this happened to reached out to me on LinkedIn this week, so some of this advice comes from those with lived experience)!