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.
If you’re unhappy with any aspect of the SQE, we’re here to help. Before getting in touch, please read this page carefully to understand how and when to raise a complaint—and what steps to take.
You’ll find information below for:
We encourage you to read the complaints policy before submitting a complaint.
If something goes wrong during your assessment, speak to a member of SQE staff as soon as possible. Many issues can be resolved on the spot.
If the issue isn’t resolved on the day, you can request informal resolution by emailing: enquiries@sqe.sra.org.uk
Please do this within five working days of the incident.
If you later decide to make a formal complaint, you’ll have 10 working days from the date of our response to submit it.
To raise a formal complaint, complete the Formal Complaint Form and submit it within:
Include:
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Read the complaints policy before submitting the form.
If you’re unhappy with the outcome of your complaint, you can request a review.
To do this, email: enquiries@sqe.sra.org.uk
Include “Attention of the Director of Qualifications” in the subject line.
You must do this within 10 working days of receiving the complaint outcome.
We’ll:
Read the complaints policy before requesting a review.
If you’re a customer making a complaint about the administration of an assessment, email: enquiries@sqe.sra.org.uk.
Include full details and submit your complaint within 10 working days of the incident.
Read the complaints policy before submitting.
If you don’t fall into the above categories but wish to raise a concern about any aspect of the SQE, email: enquiries@sqe.sra.org.uk
We’ll acknowledge your email within five working days and investigate your complaint.
Before contacting us, check if your question is answered in our guidance:
Or visit the Support page to find the right route for your enquiry.
Create your personal SQE account and book your assessments.
Find out what happens after passing the SQE and admission to the roll of solicitors.