– Info to help with SQE prep –
Updated July 2025 – Just as I did for SQE1 performance, I wanted to write about SQE2 results over time… and now that the Solicitors Qualifying Exam has been in place for over three years, there is some publicly available data about candidates’ SQE2 performances.
Updated January 2025 – As the SQE has been around for three years now, I thought it might be useful to amalgamate some of the performance data to illustrate pass rate trends over time. (As far as I know, the SRA publishes SQE1 stats on a per-test basis, but does not present historical pass rates in any one document)…
Updated November 2025 – Today I’m sharing stories from candidates who have recently passed SQE2. Below you’ll find reflections from test-takers who have written publicly about their experiences with the practical skills exams…
(or, My Personal Experience of the QLTS’ Advocacy Section) I wanted to write today about my personal experience with the oral Advocacy assessment administered by Kaplan.
Updated December 2025 – To help you prepare, I’ve compiled a list of parties providing publicly available practice questions for SQE2. You can try these problem sets for free…
Updated January 2026 – Looking to get a better understanding of the types of questions you’ll be asked in part one of the SQE? Well look no further! We’ve compiled a list of parties providing SQE1 sample questions – for free.