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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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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This was my third attempt and I solely relied on revise sqe books and I passed today I finally am a solicitor today!
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,…
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…
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.