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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50 new SQE1 sample question now available
The SRA have released 50 new SQE1 sample questions – taking the total up to 220 questions – to help candidates and training providers who support them. The new questions are split evenly between the two assessments (FLK1 and FLK2) and have been used in previous exam...
The SQE balancing act: Funding, wellbeing and work experience — with BARBRI
NEW Legal Cheek virtual student event, in partnership with Barbri. Afternoon of Thursday 12 February, designed to support aspiring solicitors as they navigate the practical challenges of funding the SQE, maintaining wellbeing, and securing qualifying work experience...
What SQE subjects do students find the hardest?
BPP experts guide you through the key topics, while current students share their insights and experiences. More here
SQE provider pass rates – when will they be published?
SQE provider pass rates – when will they be published? The Legal Cheek team discuss the delay and what this means for students — listen now You can listen to the podcast in full via the link above, or on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
New report charts perceptions of Solicitors Qualifying Examination
A new independent report has found growing confidence among employers in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and widespread support for solicitor apprenticeships. Read more here.
Understanding the anatomy of an SQE1 question
Here are two videos from the SRA on the anatomy of SQE1 questions. Understanding the thought process behind the drafting of the MCQs will help you in your preparation towards answering them. We'd advise you to use the SRA resources alongside our own MCQ guidance that...
Use of Biometric Residence Permits as identification
Following a recent UK government change, Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) will no longer be an accepted form of ID for any SQE assessment (SQE1 and SQE2) or for identity verification when registering for an SQE account. This change applies immediately. Please note...
Property Practice Tax Update (for July 2025 exam)
PROPERTY PRACTICE CHAPTER 10 PROPERTY TAXATION SDLT and LTT Update – 2024/25 Stamp Duty Land Tax First time buyers’ relief Consideration Rate of tax until March 2025 Rate of tax from 1 April 2025 The first £300,000 0% 0% £300,001 – £425,000 0% 5% £425,001 –...
Business Law and Practice Tax Update (for July 2025 exam)
BUSINESS LAW AND PRACTICE CHAPTER 7 TRADING PROFITS AND VAT Full expensing The ‘super deduction’ came to an end on 1 April 2023 and was replaced with full expensing. Full expensing (FE) applies to companies only and not unincorporated businesses. It allows...
SQE2 Results are out!
SQE2 Results Update Introduction Following the release of results to candidates for the SQE assessments, the SRA publishes a statistical report on candidate performance. On 28 May 2025, the SRA published the post-assessment statistical report for the January 2025 SQE2...
2025 changes to the SQE1 & SQE2 Specifications
Introduction On 30 April 2025, the SRA published its Updated SQE Assessment Specifications following its annual FLK review. This news bulletin will provide you with the key information you need to know as a result of this announcement. What changes have been made?...
Anxious about the SQE?
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