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 a key part of the process to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. Passing the SQE assessments is essential, but it’s only one part of meeting the full qualification requirements.
To qualify as a solicitor, you will need to:
The SQE is divided into two parts : SQE1 and SQE2.
Learn more: Assessment day | When you can take the SQE
You need a degree in any subject or an equivalent qualification or work experience to qualify.
Equivalent qualifications include:
If you don’t have these qualifications, the SRA may consider relevant work experience as equivalent. Contact the SRA before committing to training.
QWE involves at least two years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience providing legal services that develop the competences required of solicitors.
Learn more: Qualifying Work Experience
When applying to be admitted as a solicitor, you must meet the SRA’s character and suitability requirements.
Learn more: Character and suitability
If you were already on the path to qualification before 1 September 2021, transitional arrangements give you flexibility to complete your training either through existing routes or the SQE.
These arrangements apply if, before 1 September 2021, you had:
Most courses must have started by 31 December 2021 to qualify. For full details, see the SRA’s transitional arrangements.
Learn more: Transitional arrangements
Create your personal SQE account and book your assessments.
Find out what happens after passing the SQE and admission to the roll of solicitors.