Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)
The SQE is our recommended route to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.
Why BPP prepares you better for the SQE
What is the SQE?
The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is our recommended route to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. While you no longer require a law degree or law conversion course in order to sit the centralised assessments – these are extremely challenging exams, and we recommend a comprehensive course to maximise your chances of passing. Take a look at the SQE exam dates to start mapping your qualification now.
The four-step process to qualifying for the SQE
Step 1
A degree in any discipline (or its equivalent).
Step 2
Pass the SQE1 and SQE2 exams.
Step 3
Complete two years’ qualifying work experience (QWE).
Step 4
Pass the SRA’s character and suitability test at the point of admission.
Complete half of your QWE at BPP
Build vital qualifying work experience, with the exclusive opportunity for three BPP students to gain a one-year QWE placement with our award-winning Social Impact team.
That’s six months more than any other provider.
A leading SQE training provider
You’re 23% more likely to pass the SQE1 with BPP
That’s a number you can trust.
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Booking a virtual open evening is a great way to get a feel for BPP. You’ll chat with tutors and students and get to know about important things like funding, work experience and securing a training contract.Further reading
Become a solicitor
The way of becoming a solicitor in England and Wales is changing. The SQE is the new qualification for aspiring solicitors. The route you take depends on where you are in your current legal studies.A guide to Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)
If you’re exploring a career as a solicitor, chances are you’ll have seen that Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) is a requirement. But what exactly is QWE, what does it entail, and how do you achieve it? In this guide, we’ll answer all of those questions and more, ensuring that you’re in the best possible position to embark on your QWE journey.SQE Funding: Loans & Other Options
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is now the standard route to qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales. While it provides a more flexible and accessible pathway, the costs can still be significant. This guide explores the various funding avenues available, from self-funding to employer sponsorships, scholarships, government loans, and private financing options.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you can’t find the answer to a question, our advisers will be happy to help.
The SQE Exam is divided into two parts - SQE1 and SQE2.
The SQE1 syllabus covers the core practice areas that were previously covered in Stage 1 of the LPC as well as the foundational law subjects you studied either on your law degree or law conversion programme.
SQE1 is a multiple-choice assessment of 360 MCQs which candidates sit in two papers: ‘FLK1’ and ‘FLK2’ – FLK standing for ‘Functioning Legal Knowledge’. Each paper is split in two, so for FLK 1, you sit 90 MCQs in the morning and 90 in the afternoon and do the same again a few days later for FLK2.
You must pass SQE1 before you are permitted to register for SQE2.
The SQE2 is a series of 16 practical tasks, which, assess applicants’ oral and written skills, in key areas such as:
Client interviewing
Advocacy
Legal research
Legal drafting
Legal writing
Case and matter analysis