Confirmation of cut-off date for examinable law for April SQE2 candidates

Apr 10, 2026

The cut-off date for law upon which candidates may be examined in the SQE2 April 2026 assessment window is 28 December 2025, as provided on the Assessment dates page. For the avoidance of doubt and to assist candidates, provisions of the Sentencing Act 2026 which came into effect on 22 March 2026 and are within the FLK are therefore NOT examinable in the SQE2 April 2026 assessment window.

We will also provide this confirmation to candidates in their joining instructions.

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