Solicitors Qualifying Exam: Solicitors Qualifying Exam

In this Feature we’ll run through what your options are as a non-law student pursuing a career as a solicitor, and the different kinds of law conversion course that are currently available.

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The Solicitors Qualifying Exam

What is it and how can you qualify as a solicitor through SQE?

A guide to SQE preparation courses

Use this guide to compare the new preparation courses for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) by key criteria including fees, learning styles and locations.

Where to start?

Everything you need to know about the SQE

Get information on the syllabus, the exam format, the cost for candidates, and more!

What it takes to pass SQE

Read this advice from a consultant solicitor on how they passed the SQE

Introducing The University of Law's SQE courses

Whatever your background or education, however you want to study, we have the right course for you

How I aced my SQE1 exams

Tips from solicitor apprentice Holly Moore on how she aced SQE1

Are the GDL, LPC and SQE eligible for the postgraduate student loan?

"Can I access the government’s postgraduate student loan for the GDL, LPC and the new SQE preparation courses?"

SQE in the news

Read the latest information about what is happening with the SQE

News

SRA reports increase in SQE1 pass rate and rise in fees

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) annual report has revealed that 56% of candidates passed the January 2024 SQE1 sitting – an increase on the January 2023 sitting (51%).

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Kaplan and SRA apologise after SQE1 results error

Kaplan and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have issued an apology after an error by Kaplan meant that 175 students were incorrectly told that they’d failed parts of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) assessments.

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Magic circle firms have differing approaches to SQE retakes

Magic circle law firms are taking different approaches to their trainees’ Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) exam results, following the recent round of results released for those who took the SQE1 assessment in January.

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Masterclass | Navigating the SQE pathway - with BPP University

Guides from The University of Law

An SQE course for everyone

Read The University of Law's guide to becoming a solicitor, including career opportunities, courses and funding.

User guide: The University of Law's SQE revision app

The free SQE revision app is here to help you prepare for SQE1!

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SQE1 Study Manuals

The University of Law's manuals will help you to study for part 1 of the SQE.

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SQE quiz

Which route should you take?

Find your route through the SQE with the University of Law's SQE quiz.

Should I do the LPC or the SQE?

I’m in the final year of my law degree – should I do the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course after I graduate, or the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam?