What is the SQE?
Who is the SQE for?
Costs and fees
Case studies
Dates and locations
Assessment information
The assessment day
Results and resits
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The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a single, rigorous assessment for all aspiring solicitors. The SQE will mean that everyone who becomes a solicitor will meet the same high standards in a consistent way.
The July 2025 SQE2 seat reservation form has been emailed to candidates. It is also available online.
We have updated the ID requirements for SQE2 oral assessments.
The SQE is provided by Kaplan SQE Ltd., working with, and on behalf of, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). All information provided has been written in conjunction with, and adhering to, the SRA’s guidelines.
We have worked with solicitors, employers, education training providers, careers advisers and aspiring solicitors to develop information to help you understand and prepare for the SQE.
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a single, rigorous assessment that all aspiring solicitors will take before qualifying. To qualify you need to:
have a degree in any subject or a qualification or experience that is equivalent to a degree, such as a solicitor apprenticeship which combines on-the-job experience and training.
Complete two years' full-time (or equivalent) Qualifying Work Experience.
Pass both stages of the SQE assessment - SQE1 focuses on practical legal knowledge and SQE2 on practical legal skills.
Meet our character and suitability requirements.
Create your personal SQE account and book your assessments.
Find out what happens after passing the SQE and admission to the roll of solicitors.
We have published some assessment dates for 2024.
SQE1. The assessment dates for the January 2024 SQE1 are as follows:
Candidates will be able to select which FLK1 and FLK2 dates they prefer to sit, subject to availability. We will provide more information on the booking process closer to the booking window opening.
SQE2. For the January 2024 SQE2, the written assessments will take place on 30 January - 1 February and the oral assessments will take place in the week commencing 5 February.
For the April 2024 SQE2 the written assessment will take place on 30 April - 2 May and the oral assessments will begin in the week commencing 6 May and take place over two weeks.
We will publish the remaining assessments dates for 2024, including booking and results dates and specific SQE2 oral dates, as soon as possible.
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