Review of the Statement of Solicitor Competence and the SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge

Oct 13, 2026

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is inviting views on proposed updates to the Statement of Solicitor Competence and functioning legal knowledge (FLK), both of which underpin the content of the SQE. The Statement of Solicitor Competence is also used as a tool by solicitors as part of our continuing competence requirements.

The SRA has already spoken to key stakeholders about proposed changes and is now seeking stakeholder views on the updates which are being suggested as part of this consultation, which is running until 3 December 2026.

Learn more: Consultation

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