SQE2 April 2022 Statistical Report

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a single rigorous assessment for all aspiring solicitors. It consists of two parts: SQE1, which tests candidates' functioning legal knowledge and SQE2, which tests candidates’ practical legal skills and knowledge. SQE2 can only be taken if a candidate has passed SQE1 or is exempt from it.

The first SQE2 assessments ran between 11 and 29 April 2022. It comprises 16 stations 1 - 12 written stations and four oral stations — that assess both skills and application of legal knowledge.

All candidates sat the same written stations on the same dates (11-13 April) and then one of four oral sittings. To protect the integrity of the assessments, different oral stations took place on different dates with the sittings identified below.

Station Type Sitting 1 Sitting 2 Sitting 3 Sitting 4
Oral 19-20 April 21-22 April 26-27 April 28-29 April
Written 11-13 April 11-13 April 11-13 April 11-13 April

This report includes statistics that provide feedback on the assessments and their performance.

SQE2 has a single pass mark for the overall 16 station assessment. There may be different pass marks between sittings due to the oral stations being different. There is no pass mark for an individual station or for all of the oral stations or written stations. Find out more about how the SQE2 is marked.

The table below shows the number of candidates, the pass mark, and the pass rate for each sitting, as well as the overall pass rate

Statistic Sitting 1 Sitting 2 Sitting 3 Sitting 4 Overall
Candidate 326 251 63 86 726
Pass Mark 66% 66% 65% 66% -
Pass Rate 77% 79% 79% 70% 77%

1 - Each station is an individual ‘assessment’ or ‘exercise’ that candidates take as part of SQE2. Each station is an assessment of a legal skill (one of six) in a practice area (one of five). Advocacy - Dispute Resolution is one station, Legal Drafting - Business organisations, rules and procedures is another station, and so on


Sitting 1 – Written (11-13 April) and Oral (19-20 April)

Descriptive Statistics

The following table shows the average (mean) score, the standard deviation, median score, minimum score, maximum score and range of observed scores for SQE2 Sitting 1.

Statistic Sitting 1
Mean % 72.7
Std. Dev % 10.6
Median % 74
Min % 33
Max % 94
Range % 61

Score Distribution Chart

The following chart shows the distribution of scores for Sitting 1, with a red line showing the pass mark required

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Graph item showing 16 people scored 66-67
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Graph item showing 24 people scored 70-71
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X axis showingSQE2 Score (%)

Total Score Quintile Chart

This chart shows the total scores for Sitting 1 divided into quintiles. Each quintile shows the range of scores achieved by a fifth of the candidates, with Q1 showing the top fifth and Q5 showing the bottom fifth of scores.

This chart shows the total scores for Sitting 1 divided into quintiles

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Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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X axis showingSQE2 Score (%)

Station Score Quintile Charts

This chart shows the 16 station scores for Sitting 1 divided into quintiles. Each quintile shows the range of scores achieved by a fifth of the candidates, with Q1 showing the top fifth and Q5 showing the bottom fifth of scores.

This chart shows the 16 station scores for Sitting 1 divided into quintiles.

Y axis showing Station

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Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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Sitting 2 – Written (11-13 April) and Oral (21-22 April)

Descriptive Statistics

The following table shows the average (mean) score, the standard deviation, median score, minimum score, maximum score and range of observed scores for SQE2 Sitting 2.

Statistic Sitting 2
Mean % 72.7
Std. Dev % 9.5
Median % 72
Min % 45
Max % 92
Range % 47

Score Distribution Chart

The following chart shows the distribution of scores for Sitting 2, with a red line showing the pass mark required

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Graph item showing 25 people scored 70-71
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Graph item showing 16 people scored 74-75
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Graph item showing 3 people scored 90-91
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A red line showing the passing score required for each assessment
 
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Total Score Quintile Chart

This chart shows the total scores for Sitting 2 divided into quintiles. Each quintile shows the range of scores achieved by a fifth of the candidates, with Q1 showing the top fifth and Q5 showing the bottom fifth of scores.

This chart shows the total scores for Sitting 2 divided into quintiles

Y axis showing Sitting 2

Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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X axis showingSQE2 Score (%)

Station Score Quintile Charts

This chart shows the 16 station scores for Sitting 2 divided into quintiles. Each quintile shows the range of scores achieved by a fifth of the candidates, with Q1 showing the top fifth and Q5 showing the bottom fifth of scores.

This chart shows the 16 station scores for Sitting 2 divided into quintiles.

Y axis showing Station

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Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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Sitting 3 – Written (11-13 April) and Oral (26-27 April)

Descriptive Statistics

The following table shows the average (mean) score, the standard deviation, median score, minimum score, maximum score and range of observed scores for SQE2 Sitting 3.

Statistic Sitting 2
Mean % 71.9
Std. Dev % 12.4
Median % 75
Min % 18
Max % 94
Range % 76

Score Distribution Chart

The following chart shows the distribution of scores for Sitting 3, with a red line showing the pass mark required

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Total Score Quintile Chart

This chart shows the total scores for Sitting 3 divided into quintiles. Each quintile shows the range of scores achieved by a fifth of the candidates, with Q1 showing the top fifth and Q5 showing the bottom fifth of scores.

This chart shows the total scores for Sitting 3 divided into quintiles

Y axis showing Sitting 3

Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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Station Score Quintile Charts

This chart shows the 16 station scores for Sitting 3 divided into quintiles. Each quintile shows the range of scores achieved by a fifth of the candidates, with Q1 showing the top fifth and Q5 showing the bottom fifth of scores.

This chart shows the 16 station scores for Sitting 3 divided into quintiles.

Y axis showing Station

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Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 3 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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Sitting 4 – Written (11-13 April) and Oral (28-29 April)

Descriptive Statistics

The following table shows the average (mean) score, the standard deviation, median score, minimum score, maximum score and range of observed scores for SQE2 Sitting 4.
Statistic Sitting 3
Mean % 68.8
Std. Dev % 14.9
Median % 71
Min % 5
Max % 90
Range % 85

Score Distribution Chart

The following chart shows the distribution of scores for Sitting 4, with a red line showing the pass mark required

Y axis showing Frequency

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Total Score Quintile Chart

This chart shows the total scores for Sitting 4 divided into quintiles. Each quintile shows the range of scores achieved by a fifth of the candidates, with Q1 showing the top fifth and Q5 showing the bottom fifth of scores.

This chart shows the total scores for Sitting 4 divided into quintiles

Y axis showing Sitting 4

Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Quintile graph showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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Station Score Quintile Charts

This chart shows the 16 station scores for Sitting 4 divided into quintiles. Each quintile shows the range of scores achieved by a fifth of the candidates, with Q1 showing the top fifth and Q5 showing the bottom fifth of scores.

This chart shows the 16 station scores for Sitting 4 divided into quintiles.

Y axis showing Station

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Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Advocacy - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Case and Matter Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Interview & Attendance Note/Legal Analysis - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Criminal Litigation showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Drafting - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Business Organisations, Rules and Procedures showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Dispute Resolution showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 4 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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Pass Rates

The SRA collects diversity and socio-economic data to help understand how candidates with different characteristics and backgrounds perform in the assessments. The data categories are consistent with data collected by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Social Mobility Commission.

Based on the responses provided in the online diversity survey completed ahead of registering for the assessment, the following is provided in each table:

  • Number of candidates in each group (n)
  • Proportion of candidates in each group (%)
  • Average score within each group (Mean Score %)
  • Pass rate for each group (Pass Rate %)

Mean scores and pass rates are not reported for groups with fewer than 10 candidates.

What is your ethnic group?
SQE2
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
Asian / Asian British 151 21 69 72
Black / Black British 60 8 63 53
Mixed / multiple ethnic groups 37 5 74 92
Other ethnic group 49 7 66 55
White 363 50 75 85
Prefer not to say 66 9 72 76
Do you consider yourself to have a disability according to the definition in the Equality Act 2010?
SQE2
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
Yes 37 5 76 92
No 641 88 72 77
Prefer not to say 48 7 71 69
What is your sex?
SQE2
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
Female 459 63 73 79
Male 246 34 71 75
Other 0 0 - -
Prefer not to say 21 3 70 76
Which age category are you in?
SQE2
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
16-24 69 10 76 88
25-34 427 59 73 82
35-44 155 21 70 70
45-54 48 7 63 50
55-64 9 1 - -
65+ 1 <1 - -
Prefer not to say 17 2 67 71
Did either of your parents attend university by the time you were 18?
SQE2
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
Yes, one or more of my parents attended university 378 52 73 79
No, neither of my parents attended university 259 36 72 76
Do not know / not sure 10 1 71 90
Prefer not to say 79 11 69 72
Have you undertaken any qualifying work experience?
SQE2
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
Yes 492 68 73 80
No 53 7 69 70
Prefer not to say 181 25 70 73
What is your highest level of education?
SQE2
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
Qualifications below degree level 11 2 80 100
At least an undergraduate degree 647 89 72 78
Not applicable 27 4 60 37
Prefer not to say 41 6 72 83
What was your undergraduate degree classification?
SQE2
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
1st 115 16 77 92
2:1 303 42 74 82
2:2 81 11 66 57
3rd 5 1 - -
Distinction 20 3 71 70
Commendation 4 1 - -
Pass 22 3 64 55
Not applicable 140 19 71 74
Prefer not to say 36 5 67 72
Are you a qualified lawyer?
SQE2
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
Yes 243 33 70 70
No 483 67 73 81
What type of school did you attend for the most time between the ages of 11 and 16?
SQE2
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
State-run or state-funded school 192 26 74 82
State-run or state-funded school - selective 89 12 74 82
Independent or fee-paying school 70 10 74 84
Independent or fee-paying school (bursary covering 90% or more of tuition) 9 1 - -
Attended school outside the UK 294 40 70 72
I don't know 4 1 - -
Other 0 0 - -
Prefer not to say 68 9 70 73
What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged about 14?
SQE1
Candidates Mean % Pass Rate %
n %
Professional background 399 55 72 78
Intermediate background 99 14 72 81
Working class background 87 12 73 74
Other background 23 3 72 74
Prefer not to say 118 16 71 75

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