SQE2 assessments

SQE2 assesses the practical legal skills and functioning legal knowledge you need to qualify as a solicitor. It’s important to understand the format, assessment methods and areas of law covered as part of your preparation. You can find full details in the SQE2 assessment specification and explore the SQE2 sample questions to see the types of tasks you’ll be asked to complete.


What you need to know

We recommend reading this information when preparing for your SQE2 assessments.

SQE2 Assessment Specification

Explains the format, content, and assessment criteria for SQE2, so you know what to expect and how you will be assessed.

SQE2 sample questions

See examples of the tasks that may be set and the type of questions used to test your practical legal skills and ability to apply legal principles.

SQE2 FAQs

Prepare for SQE2 and understand how the assessments are marked with some frequently asked questions.