– Info to help with SQE prep –
I’ve spoken previously about the lack of transparency regarding SQE training provider pass rates. While it’s been nearly 5-years since the SQE was introduced, the SRA still has not shared any provider pass rate data – nor has it mandated that providers share this themselves…
Aside from being stressful, studying for the SQE can be isolating. You’re up to your eyeballs in subject material, and it can sometimes be tough to find support…
You likely have some questions. You likely have some complaints.
So where should you go?
It’s that time of year again… autumn! Which means that publishers everywhere have rolled out new SQE books for the upcoming year. (It happens, without fail, every fall – just like the changing of the leaves)!
But how “new” are these updated texts anyway? And are they necessary?
Can you get by with second-hand SQE books? Or is old material too risky?
Updated March 2026 – This article analyses the (self-reported) pass rates of the major SQE course providers.
Like many candidates, I’ve had a few nagging questions knocking around in my brain, namely:
Whose training really translates into passing grades? and
Is it possible to say, with any certainty, who the “best” providers are?
Today I wanted to talk about a much discussed exam strategy for SQE1. I’m sure you’ve come across it on social media and in your SQE-related group chats. (Heck, you may even be considering it yourself – likely as you make your way through book 10 or 12… of the 15 or so texts covering the SQE1 syllabus)!
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