SQE2 April 2024 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 seventh round of SQE2 assessments ran between 30 April and 17 May. SQE2 comprises 16 stations — 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 30 April - 02 May. Candidates then sat one of four oral sittings covering two consecutive days between 07 May and 17 May. 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
Written  30 April - 02 May
Oral 07-08 May 09-10 May 14-15 May 16-17 May
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
Pass Mark 61% 61% 62% 61% -
Candidates (all graded) 564 612 513 492 2181
Pass Rate (all graded) 81% 78% 79% 78% 79%
Candidates (first attempt 547 579 494 477 2097
 Pass Rate (first attempt) 82% 80% 81% 79% 81%

Sitting 1 – Written (30 April – 02 May) and Oral (07 – 08 May)

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 % 67.7
Std. Dev % 9.0
Median % 68.0
Min % 17.0
Max % 91.0
Range % 74.0

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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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.

Quintile score distribution - sitting 1
 
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
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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 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.

Station quintile score distributions - sitting 1

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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 - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 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 - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 1 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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Sitting 2 – Written (30 April – 02 May) and Oral (09 – 10 May) 

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 % 67.3
Std. Dev % 8.6
Median % 68.0
Min % 31.0
Max % 85.0
Range % 54.0

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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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.

Quintile score distribution - 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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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.

Station quintile score distributions - sitting 2

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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 - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 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 - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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Sitting 3 – Written (30 April – 02 May) and Oral (14 – 15 May)

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 3
Mean % 68.4
Std. Dev % 9.1
Median % 69.0
Min % 38.0
Max % 88.0
Range % 50.0

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.

Quintile score distribution - 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.

Station quintile score distributions - sitting 3

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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 - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 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 Resolutionministration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolutionministration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolutionministration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolutionministration and Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Research - Dispute Resolutionministration and Practice 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 - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the bottom fifth of the candidates

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Sitting 4 – Written (30 April – 02 May) and Oral (16 – 17 May)

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 4
Mean % 66.7
Std. Dev % 9.6
Median % 68.0
Min % 32.0
Max % 91.0
Range % 59.0

Score Distribution Chart

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

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Graph item showing 28 people scored 70-71
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Graph item showing 40 people scored 74-75
Graph item showing 22 people scored 76-77
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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.

Quintile score distribution - 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.

Station quintile score distributions - sitting 4

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 - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 Drafting - 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 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 - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the top fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the second fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the third fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property Practice showing the range of scores achieved by the fourth fifth of the candidates
Sitting 2 Quintile graph for Legal Writing - Property 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:

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

These tables provide data for candidates taking SQE2 as a first attempt. Data is not reported for groups with fewer than 10 candidates. Performance data from all candidates, including resitting candidates, will be presented in the SQE Annual Report.

What is your ethnic group?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean Score % Pass Rate %
Asian / Asian British 18 66 74
Black / Black British 5 63 61
Mixed / multiple ethnic groups 5 67 81
Other ethnic group 4 65 71
White 63 69 85
Prefer not to say 5 65 73 
Do you consider yourself to have a disability according to the definition in the Equality Act 2010?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
Yes 8 69 86
No 84 68 81
Prefer not to say 8 66 77
What is your sex?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
Female 62 68 81
Male 36 68 82
Other - - -
Prefer not to say 2 66 73
Which is your religion or belief?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
Buddhist 67  76 
Christian 28 67 78
Hindu 3 67 76
Jewish 71 86 
Muslim 64 67
Sikh 65  64
No religion or belief 45  70 86
Other 68  88
Prefer not to say 12 67 77 
Which age category are you in?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
16-24 55 70 87
25-34 39 67 76
35-44 4 63 57
45-54 1 56 36
55-64 - -
65+ - - -
Prefer not to say 1 61 63
Did either of your parents attend university by the time you were 18?
SQE2
Candidates  % Mean % Pass Rate %
Yes, one or more of my parents attended university 60 69 82
No, neither of my parents attended university 30 67 79
Do not know / not sure 2 66 76
Prefer not to say 8 66 76
Have you undertaken any qualifying work experience?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
Yes 31 64 65
No 69 70 88
Prefer not to say - - -
What is your highest level of education?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
At least an undergraduate degree 97 68 81
Qualifications below degree level
- - -
No formal qualifications  -  -
Not applicable - - -
Prefer not to say 3 63 69
What was your undergraduate degree classification?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
1st 39 71 91
2:1 50 67 78
2:2 58 39
3rd - -
Commendation 
- -
Distinction 69 92
Pass
Prefer not to say 63  61 
Not applicable 6 63 62
Are you a qualified lawyer?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
Yes 5 63 60
No 95 68 82
 Prefer not to say  - -
What type of school did you attend for the most time between the ages of 11 and 16?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
State-run or state-funded school - non-selective 34 68 80
State-run or state-funded school - selective 17 68 81
Independent or fee-paying school 20 71 90
Independent or fee-paying school, where I received a bursary covering 90% or more of my tuition 1 71 100
Attended school outside the UK 21 66 74
I don't know - - -
Other - - -
Prefer not to say 7 66 76
What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged about 14?
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
Professional background 59 69 84
Intermediate background 10 67 79
Working class background 13 66 74
Other background 65 72
Prefer not to say 16 67 77
Please state what your first language is
SQE2
Candidates % Mean % Pass Rate %
English 83 69 84
Other 17 65 68
Not applicable - -
Prefer not to say - - -

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