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      If you need help or assistance to sit your assessments.

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      Find out how and when to book your SQE assessments.

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      Find out how you can take the SQE assessments in Welsh.

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    • Assessments overview

      • Everything you need to know about sitting the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments.

    • SQE1 assessments

      The assessment specification for both FLK1 and FLK2, including annexes and sample questions.

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      The specification for the written and oral assessments, including annexes and sample questions.

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      Useful advice and resources to help you prepare for the SQE assessments.

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      What to expect on the assessment days and how to claim mitigating circumstances.

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      What to expect when you get your results, and how to resit any assessments.

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      If you believe your assessment result or a decision made by the Assessment Board is incorrect or unfair.

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The SQE process

Your journey as an SQE candidate involves registering for the SQE, booking assessments, sitting SQE1 and SQE2, and getting your results.

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Registering

The first step in the SQE process is to register for the SQE.

This starts with creating your SQE account, then verifying your identity, completing the diversity survey, stating whether you need reasonable adjustments and applying for them if you do.

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Booking

When you've completed registration the next step is to book your SQE1 assessments.

You'll book and sit SQE1, then get your results. When you've passed SQE1 you'll be eligible to book and sit SQE2.

There's also an option to sit the SQE in Welsh.

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Assessments

The next step after booking is to sit your first assessments.

You'll sit SQE1. When you get your results and pass, you'll be eligible to book and sit SQE2.

To prepare and know what to expect read the assessment specification and assessment day guidance.

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Results

After sitting SQE1 you'll get your results. If you pass you are eligible to book and sit SQE2.

You will not be eligible to book SQE2 until you have passed SQE1. You are allowed three attempts to pass SQE1.

You also have three attempts to pass SQE2. After passing SQE2 you have passed the SQE.

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The SQE route to qualify as a solicitor

The SQE route to qualification consists of four elements that must be completed before a candidate applies to be admitted to the roll of solicitors.

Degree or equivalent

A degree in any subject or an equivalent level 6 qualification.

Pass the SQE

Pass the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments.

Work experience

Gain a total of two years' full time qualifying work experience.

Suitability

Meet the SRA's character and suitability requirements.

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Hear from SQE candidates

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I found that the candidate services team was extremely helpful and responsive. Any issue that I encountered was dealt with and solved promptly.

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SQE News

Stay up to date with all the latest news and announcements.

April 2026 SQE2 results will be released on 27 August

19 August 2026

April 2026 SQE2 results will be released on 27 August

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New video on the SQE2 assessment marking and moderation process

19 August 2026

Learn more about the SQE2 marking and moderation process with our new video, which highlights key information to support effective candidate preparation and performance.

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New appeals guidance including frequently asked questions

20 July 2026

We have added new web pages with information about appeals

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July 2026 SQE2 joining instructions

16 July 2026

Joining Instructions for SQE2 July 2026

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