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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The monitoring and maximising diversity survey has been updated. Please return to the survey to reconfirm your answers and complete the new section at the end.
You must do this to remain eligible for the SQE. You will not be able to book your next assessment until you have updated your answers.
To complete your SQE registration, you must verify your identity by uploading a valid, official photo ID. This step is essential to confirm your identity before you can book and sit any assessments.
Tip: Using your passport is the easiest and most recommended option for ID verification.
You must upload a government-issued photo ID. Suitable options include:
Please note: Digital or electronic IDs are not accepted. When your ID expires, send a photo of your new ID to enquiries@sqe.sra.org.uk and we will update your account.
You will need to bring two forms of original identification to your SQ1 and SQE2 written assessments:
You will need to bring one form of valid photo ID to your SQE2 oral assessment:
Important: Photocopies or photos of ID documents will not be accepted. The name on your ID must exactly match the name on your SQE registration. If you fail to bring the correct ID, you will be refused entry and forfeit your exam fee.
If you encounter any issues uploading your ID or have questions, please try the following first:
If you still need help, contact SQE Candidate Services for assistance.
Your ID information is securely stored and managed according to our retention policy. It is used solely to verify your identity throughout your SQE journey and is handled with the strictest confidentiality.
Learn more: Privacy notice
Create your personal SQE account and book your assessments.
Find out what happens after passing the SQE and admission to the roll of solicitors.