– Resources to help with solo SQE prep –
If you’ve recently learned that you didn’t pass the SQE, first take a deep breath… You’re very much not alone. As the stats make clear, failing is a common experience (especially for SQE1). As you’re probably aware, the overall pass rates have consistently hovered around 50% for SQE1, meaning that 1 out of every 2 candidates will need to resit at least one part of the exam.
Updated March 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.
In my last post, I provided some guidance on approaching the Interview assessment. The next thing you’ll have to do is complete the related Attendance Note. For this exercise you’ll have 25 minutes to hand-write your note / analysis. The Attendance Note can be tricky as time is short (and the pen & paper format…
The client interview is different from other parts of SQE2 as you’re only assessed on skills, and not on application of the law. In this post I share tips to help you approach this unique assessment.
This article provides helpful hints for approaching the multiple choice questions in SQE1.