How to register for the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments.
How to verify your ID and what you need to provide.
What the survey is, and what it covers.
If you need help or assistance to sit your assessments.
If you are a qualified lawyer, you may be eligible for an exemption.
How to book the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments.
Find out how and when to book your SQE assessments.
Upcoming assessment dates, booking windows, and test centre locations.
Find out how you can take the SQE assessments in Welsh.
Everything you need to know about sitting the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments.
The assessment specification for both FLK1 and FLK2, including annexes and sample questions.
The specification for the written and oral assessments, including annexes and sample questions.
What to expect on the assessment days and how to claim mitigating circumstances.
How to get your results, how assessments are marked, how to resit an assessment, or make an appeal.
What to expect when you get your results, and how to resit any assessments.
Read and download SQE reports.
Learn about what the SQE is, who it's for and how much it costs.
Find out what the SQE is and how it works.
Find out who's eligible to take the SQE, including exemptions.
Find out how much the SQE will cost and how you can pay for it.
Find out what candidates say about their experience of the SQE.
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Last updated: 28 June 2024
This document sets out the standard of behaviour expected from SQE candidates before, during and after an assessment.
SQE candidates can apply to become a solicitor of England and Wales if they pass the SQE and meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Before, during and after an assessment, SQE candidates are expected to behave in a manner that is consistent with the SRA Assessment of Character and Suitability Rules and SRA Code of Conduct for Individuals. These describe the standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity that the SRA expects of solicitors in England and Wales.
Where there is evidence that a candidate’s behaviour raises serious concerns about their understanding of, or ability to comply with, the SRA Principles or Code of Conduct for Solicitors, the matter will be referred to the SRA for consideration as part of the assessment of a candidate’s character and suitability to be admitted as a solicitor in accordance with the SRA Assessment of Character and Suitability Rules.
Examples of the types of behaviour which could be referred to the SRA are where a candidate:
Candidates are reminded that when they register for the SQE they are deemed to understand that in taking an SQE assessment, they agree to the conditions and obligations set out in the:
Note: this is the Expected Standard of Behaviour text that will appear on the registration page, with links directly to the Assessment Regulations and the Candidate Confidentiality Policy. All three documents are in the Policies section of the website.
I acknowledge that I have read and hereby agree to the SQE Assessment Regulations as well as the Expected Standard of Behaviour.
Create your personal SQE account and book your assessments.
Find out what happens after passing the SQE and admission to the roll of solicitors.