SQE

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is the current route to qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales, having fully replaced the LPC and GDL as the standard path since 2021. It's a two-part "super-exam" (SQE1 and SQE2) that all aspiring solicitors starting their qualification now must pass, alongside two years of qualifying work experience.

91 articles

Failed SQE1? Here’s what to do next…

Dino Dullabh3 min read

The SQE1 vs SQE2: Detailed Comparison & Career Guidance

Lewis Ogg5 min read

SQE Exam Preparation: A Comprehensive Guide & Test Series Access

Elizabeth Beesley6 min read

SQE or LPC? A Comprehensive Breakdown

Nandini Jadeja3 min read

A Comprehensive Look at the SQE2 & Exclusive Access to Top Resources

Elizabeth Beesley4 min read

Why You Shouldn't Ignore the SQE1 Exam

Lewis Ogg5 min read

How to Outsmart Your Peers on the SQE or LPC Debate

Lewis Ogg5 min read

The Real Reason Why the SQE Exam is So Tough!

Zara Arif4 min read

LPC or Solicitors Qualifying Exam? The Million-Dollar Question Answered

Annabel Gooden6 min read

Is the SQE a Master’s?

Annabel Gooden3 min read

Can you do the SQE while working?

Annabel Gooden2 min read

Qualifying work experience: what you need to know for the SQE

Annabel Gooden4 min read

What are the SRA competencies?

Annabel Gooden4 min read

Can you do the SQE online?

Alyssa Gibbons5 min read

What counts as qualifying work experience for the SQE?

John Toher3 min read

SQE Exam Preparation: A Guide to Qualifying Work Experience

Nandini Jadeja4 min read

A Step by Step Guide to Documenting Your Qualifying Work Experience for the SQE

Sophie Wilson3 min read

How do you pay for the SQE?

Stephen Demery4 min read

SQE Exam Preparation: A Guide to Organising Your Qualifying Work Experience

Yi Kang Choo4 min read

Is QWE the same as a training contract?

Zara Arif3 min read

How do you qualify under SQE?

Zara Arif4 min read

Does a job as a legal assistant count as qualifying work experience?

Zara Arif2 min read

Can you do the SQE part-time?

Zara Arif3 min read

SQE: What are the QWE options?

Elizabeth Beesley5 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Qualifying Work Experience for the SQE

Annika De Lathauwer4 min read

Can you get funding for the SQE?

Annika De Lathauwer3 min read

How hard is SQE?

Annika De Lathauwer5 min read

Will law firms pay for SQE?

Sophie Wilson3 min read

How difficult is the SQE exam?

Sophie Wilson4 min read

Does paralegal work count as QWE?

Panashe Nyadundu3 min read

When Can You Book SQE1?

Panashe Nyadundu4 min read

Meeting the Qualifying Work Experience Requirements for the SQE

Panashe Nyadundu3 min read

Do you need a training contract for the SQE?

Lawrence Topley3 min read

Demonstrating Your Qualifying Work Experience for the SQE

Lawrence Topley3 min read

How many times can you sit the SQE?

Nandini Jadeja3 min read

Does a training contract count as QWE?

Nandini Jadeja3 min read

What is the best SQE preparation course?

Lauren Ainscough4 min read

Preparing for the SQE: Understanding Qualifying Work Experience

Lauren Ainscough4 min read

How do I book a QLTS exam?

Annika De Lathauwer2 min read

How do I qualify for the QLTS?

Lawrence Topley5 min read

How much does it cost to take the QLTS?

Annika De Lathauwer2 min read

How long do SQE prep courses take?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

Are SQE preparation courses necessary?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

What are the entry requirements for SQE prep courses?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

Is the SQE included in a solicitor apprenticeship?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

Is the SQE cheaper than the LPC?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

When will my character and suitability be assessed for the SQE?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

How long will it take the SRA to assess my character and suitability?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

What are the SRA rules on character and suitability assessments?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

What is the pass rate for the SQE?

Jack Denton2 min read

How to prepare for SQE2

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

How to prepare for SQE1

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

What format is the SQE2 exam?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

What format is the SQE1 exam?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

Does pro bono work count as SQE Qualifying Work Experience?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

Do I need to have done SQE1 before starting Qualifying Work Experience?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

Do I need to do a training contract before I sit SQE2?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

How much will SQE2 cost?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

How long is the SQE2 exam?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

When can I sit SQE2?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

What will SQE2 assess?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

Can I resit SQE1?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

How much does SQE1 cost?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

How long is the SQE1 exam?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

When can I sit SQE1?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

What will SQE1 assess?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

What is SQE2?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

What is SQE1?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

Is the SQE available in Welsh?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

Can you fail the SQE?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

Should I self-study the SQE?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

What counts as qualifying work experience for the SQE?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read

Why was the SQE introduced?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

What are the 'character and suitability' requirements needed for solicitors?

Helena Kudiabor3 min read

How to Successfully Prepare for the SQE Assessments

QLTS School8 min read

Choosing the Best SQE Training Provider for You

QLTS School8 min read

How can I fund the SQE?

Raphael Jucobin2 min read

Is the SQE an online course?

Raphael Jucobin3 min read

SQE: The Need-to-Know Information for Apprentice Solicitors

David Carnes3 min read

SQE: What does it mean for international students?

David Carnes3 min read

Work-based learning and the SQE

Jan Hill3 min read

How will the SQE affect me?

Jan Hill4 min read

How much will the SQE cost?

Billy Sexton4 min read

Should I sit the LPC, or wait for the SQE?

Becky Kells3 min read

How will the SQE be different from the GDL and LPC?

Becky Kells3 min read

What has the SRA said about the SQE?

Becky Kells2 min read

When will the SQE be brought into play?

Becky Kells 4 min read

SQE: a breakdown

Becky Kells3 min read

The SQE: what we know so far

Becky Kells6 min read

Pathways to the SQE

Jack J Collins 3 min read

What is the SQE?

Helena Kudiabor2 min read