News About the SQE
We’ll bring you the latest news and developments about the SQE – such as updates from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), new courses being set up and new dates for exams.
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Assessment information for October 2026 SQE2 onwards
The SRA has issued an update regarding SQE2 assessment. Please see here for more information.
SQE1 assessment is changing from January 2027: what you need to know
The SRA has announced changes to the format of SQE1 which will apply to all candidates sitting the assessment from January 2027, including resitters. The changes are designed to improve the candidate experience, and we’re already busy updating our Revise SQE books to...
April 2026 SQE2 results released
Congratulations to everyone who received good news in the April 2026 SQE2 results, which were released by the SRA on 27 August. The overall pass rate was 83%, rising to 85% for candidates sitting SQE2 for the first time. For those who didn’t get the result they were...
New video on the SQE2 assessment marking and moderation process
The SRA has produced a video on the SQE2 marking process to help promote a deeper understanding of the SQE2 marking and moderation process. Read more here
SQE Fees
The SRA has announced a fee rise for both SQE 1 and SQE 2 exams that will take effect from the start of September 2026. This will apply to candidates booking their SQE 2 exam in October 2026 and onwards. The SQE1 assessment fee will go up from £1,934 to £2,006 The...
Just over half of students pass latest SQE1 sitting
Just over half of candidates sitting the first part of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) passed in the latest sitting, new figures show. Read the full article from Legal Cheek, here.
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LawCareers.Net and BARBRI masterclass: the SQE in reality
Join senior tutor at BARBRI Emily Allen for this candid masterclass, where she'll be in conversation with students and alumni about their real experiences of the SQE journey. Together, they'll explore the challenges candidates commonly face – and, crucially, how to...
Latest SQE2 pass rate hits 78%
The latest Solicitors Qualifying Examination 2 (SQE2) results are in, with the overall pass rate climbing to 78% in the October 2025 sitting. Read more here.
The SQE – Everything you need to know
Useful article from Lawcareers.net with everything you need to know about the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) assessments, from the syllabus to the format of the exams themselves, to the cost for candidates, to what law firms, universities and law schools are doing....
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is calling for feedback on SQE (FLK1 & FLK2) and SQE2 FLK.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) annual review for feedback on the SQE1 (FLK1 & FLK2) and SQE2 FLK is now open. The annual review aims to update the FLK to reflect changes in the law and practice, and to offer clarification based on feedback. The SRA...
New SQE2 sample questions
Two new SQE2 sample questions have been published, adding to the eight existing. These include a written discussion of the answers, legal-point guidance and performance analysis in areas covering Wills, Probate and Business Organisations. Kaplan has also updated the...