Updated March 2024
If you’re looking to get a better understanding of the types of questions you’ll be asked in SQE1, look no further! I’ve compiled a list of parties providing practice sets at no cost.
Where to Find SQE Practice Questions
- The SRA (130 Ques) – As you may already know, the SRA has published some sample questions to help candidates prepare for the SQE. They’ve shared 65 questions for FLK1 and 65 for FLK2. Answers are provided after each question. Here are the SRA’s SQE1 Multiple-Choice Questions.
Helpfully, the SRA has also provided an SQE exam simulation. SQE1 is a computer-based test, and you can find some of the sample questions (mentioned above) presented via a realistic user interface (similar to the one you’ll see on test day at Pearson VUE). Here you can try the simulated SQE1 Practice Test.
- The QLTS School (190 Ques) – The QLTS School is a prep centre that now provides materials and training for the SQE. On its website you can find a mock test available for free. They’ve provided 90 FLK1 practice questions and 90 FLK2 practice questions.
An additional 10 free practice questions are also provided (click here).
- Kaplan (29 Ques) – Kaplan is the assessment organisation appointed by the SRA to develop and run the SQE. It also produced exams for the Qualifying Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS), which preceded the SQE process and ran from approximately 2012-22. Kaplan previously made 29 practice questions available for candidates sitting the multiple-choice section of the QLTS. Given the similarities between SQE1 and the QLTS, you may find these 25+ Q&A to be helpful. However, keep in mind that there are likely to have been some changes in the law since these problems were written (ie. Brexit, new tax rates, etc.)
Do You Need More Practice Questions for the SQE?
The examples above give a good flavour of the kinds of things you’re likely to see in SQE1. In my view, 300+ questions is a sufficient sample size and there is no need to necessarily go looking for additional mocks. In fact, when I wrote the QLTS, I didn’t actually try any sample questions beforehand. Instead, I concentrated on understanding the material in the textbooks and preparing my study notes. I know of other lawyers who prepared in a similar way – largely because none of us had much of a choice! Back in the days of the QLTS, there was very little information/practice material available. Unless you paid to prepare with a course provider – which I did not – you couldn’t get access to any sample MCQs (with the exception of the 29 from Kaplan).
I know however that some candidates prefer to focus less on texts and more on doing lots of practice sets. If this sounds like you, then you may find it worthwhile to pay for additional resources via a legal publisher or prep-centre. In another post, I’ve written about places you can find additional practice questions – for a cost. See SQE1: Sample Questions & Mock Exams (Options for Purchase).
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If you know of any other places to find freebies, please drop a note in the comments! Good luck with your prep!
Best,
Lawyer in London
1. Kindly assist with past mock exam sample papers on the SQE1 and SQE2.
2. I would also really apreciate if you would assist guide me on how, i may sit for these exam from Africa ( Zambia) holder of a bachelors Degree on Law
Hello, 1. Past SQE exam papers are not made public, 2. Check the SRA’s website for info on when and where you can sit the exams
Thanks so much for the help!
Thank you, really helpful