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?

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Should I do the LPC or the SQE?

I’m in the final year of my degree – should I do the GDL and LPC after I graduate, or the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)?

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

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SQE revision app predicts users’ chances of success in SQE1 assessments

Nearly 90% of students that The University of Law’s Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) revision app classified as ‘likely’ or ‘very likely’ to pass SQE1 have passed the assessment.

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BARBRI launches new six-week course to make SQE more accessible

Legal education provider BARBRI has announced the launch of a new six-week course that’s been designed to improve access to the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) for “those from all backgrounds”.

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Latest SQE2 results: attainment gaps remains

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has published the results for the April/May 2023 sitting of SQE2, revealing an overall pass rate of 77%, matching the results from April 2022 and up 6% from October 2022’s results.

Videos

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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!

Resources

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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.

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.