How to register for the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments.
How to verify your ID and what you need to provide.
What the survey is, and what it covers.
If you need help or assistance to sit your assessments.
If you are a qualified lawyer, you may be eligible for an exemption.
How to book the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments.
Find out how and when to book your SQE assessments.
Upcoming assessment dates, booking windows, and test centre locations.
Find out how you can take the SQE assessments in Welsh.
Everything you need to know about sitting the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments.
The assessment specification for both FLK1 and FLK2, including annexes and sample questions.
The specification for the written and oral assessments, including annexes and sample questions.
What to expect on the assessment days and how to claim mitigating circumstances.
How to get your results, how assessments are marked, how to resit an assessment, or make an appeal.
What to expect when you get your results, and how to resit any assessments.
Read and download SQE reports.
Learn about what the SQE is, who it's for and how much it costs.
Find out what the SQE is and how it works.
Find out who's eligible to take the SQE, including exemptions.
Find out how much the SQE will cost and how you can pay for it.
Find out what candidates say about their experience of the SQE.
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The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is the centralised assessment for anyone wishing to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. It is designed to ensure that all solicitors meet consistent and high professional standards.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority's Statement of Solicitor Competence sets out what solicitors need to be able to do to perform their role effectively. It provides everyone with a clear indication of what they can expect from their solicitor. Candidates are tested against this by the SQE.
The SQE consists of two parts:
To qualify as a solicitor, you must:
We have prepared a short video which provides an overview of the SQE. It includes an introduction to the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments, options when studying for the SQE, the registration and booking process, what to expect on the day of the assessments and how to receive your results.
Explore more detailed information in these sections:
To qualify as a solicitor you will need to:
Learn more: How the SQE works
Information on assessment topics will give you a better understanding of the topics within SQE1 and SQE2.
The assessment information section offers a detailed breakdown of how the exam and its assessments are structured.
Learn more: Assessment topics
Create your personal SQE account and book your assessments.
Find out what happens after passing the SQE and admission to the roll of solicitors.