The SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Exam)

Take the dread out of SQE prep with structured courses, realistic mock tests, digestible materials, tutor guidance and AI-powered feedback — whether you’re preparing for the first time or retaking.

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30 SQE1 mock tests and 300 SQE2 mock exams created by our legal team, delivered on a Pearson VUE-style platform
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What is the SQE?

SQE stands for Solicitors Qualifying Examination. Anyone who wants to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales must pass the SQE. There are two parts — SQE1 (multiple-choice tests covering Functioning Legal Knowledge) and SQE2 (practical legal skills assessed in written and oral tasks).

The SRA allows up to three attempts at each SQE assessment within a six-year period, so thorough preparation matters.

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What does QLTS have to do with the SQE?

QLTS was the previous route to qualification in England and Wales for foreign lawyers. SQE replaced it in September 2021 as the single route to qualify, but the new exam is closely based on the QLTS.

The style, format and content are very similar — which is why our 15+ years preparing candidates for the QLTS is exactly the experience that helps candidates pass the SQE today. That’s why our brand is QLTS School.

What does QLTS have to do with the SQE?

QLTS was the previous route to qualification in England and Wales for foreign lawyers. SQE replaced it in September 2021 as the single route to qualify, but the new exam is closely based on the QLTS.

How to master the SQE

Three stages, designed to take you from orientation to exam readiness:

Plan

Work with one of our expert tutors to map your timeline, identify your learning style and build a personalised study plan around your background and available time.

Prepare

Work through the materials at your own pace, choosing the resources that fit how you learn best — textbooks, videos, podcasts, flashcards, practice questions and more.

Pass

Sit the SQE with confidence built on 30 SQE1 mock tests and 300 SQE2 mock exams — all on a Pearson VUE-style platform with detailed feedback.

How to master the SQE

Three stages, designed to take you from orientation to exam readiness:

Plan

Prepare

Pass

Work with one of our expert tutors to map your timeline, identify your learning style and build a personalised study plan around your background and available time.

Work through the materials at your own pace, choosing the resources that fit how you learn best — summary notes, textbooks, videos, podcasts, flashcards, practice questions and more.

Sit the SQE with confidence built on 30 SQE1 mock tests and 300 SQE2 mock exams — all on a Pearson VUE-style platform with detailed feedback.

Our SQE prep courses

We offer SQE1, SQE2 and dedicated retake packages for candidates with different academic and professional backgrounds. Each course combines structured study support, realistic exam practice and flexible resources to help you prepare effectively — whether you’re taking the SQE for the first time or returning for a retake. Choose the course that fits where you are in your SQE study pathway.

SQE1 prep course

SQE2 prep course

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Harness advanced AI technology to excel in the SQE

Every course package includes our SQE AI Assistant — your AI-powered companion for SQE success. Combining the expertise of OpenAI, the SRA SQE Assessment Specification, and QLTS course content, our platform offers personalised guidance and streamlined exam preparation.

The SQE AI Assistant acts as an on-demand tutor, providing clear, detailed answers to your legal questions and offering focused insights into key topics — helping you understand, revise and apply the law more effectively.

For SQE1, our SQE1 Analyser breaks down your performance by topic after each mock, highlights what to prioritise next, and gives time management insights to help you balance speed and accuracy. For SQE2, our SQE2 Analyser delivers instant feedback on your written mock exams, aligning with SRA standards.

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15+ years of preparing candidates

Our team has helped thousands of aspiring solicitors pass the SQE and its predecessor, the QLTS, for more than 15 years. SQE preparation is our sole focus, and our materials are developed specifically for the assessment by tutors with deep SQE experience.

Whatever your legal background — UK graduate, foreign-qualified lawyer, paralegal, career-changer or retaker — there’s a course package built for where you are.

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More mock tests mean a higher chance of success

QLTS SQE1 pass rate

94%

Based on QLTS candidates who reported their results and had completed 25+ SQE1 mock tests.

Overall pass rate in SQE1

53%

SRA national pass rate for SQE1, July 2023 sitting.

QLTS SQE1 pass rate

94%

Based on QLTS candidates who reported their results and had completed 25+ SQE1 mock tests.

Overall pass rate in SQE1

53%

SRA national pass rate for SQE1, July 2023 sitting.

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The resources you need to succeed

Whether you’re new to the legal world, already a UK law graduate or hold a foreign legal qualification, there’s a course package designed for you. Prefer learning from videos? Reading textbooks? Listening to podcasts? Our materials cover every learning style — and your tutor will help you pick the resources that fit how you actually study.

Plus, you can share your journey with peers and recent alumni in our SQE LinkedIn community — 45,000 members and counting.

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FOR LAW FIRMS

An SQE add-on package and wellbeing support for law firms’ candidates, designed to fit alongside any existing prep provider.

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A hybrid SQE training programme for UK law firms, delivered jointly by QLTS School and Professional Training.

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SQE preparation support for foreign-qualified lawyers working at UK law firms, building on 15+ years of helping international legal professionals requalify.

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