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 4
Pass the SRA’s character and suitability test at the point of admission.
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Becoming a solicitor
Understand the various routes to becoming a solicitor.Qualifying work experience (QWE)
If you’re taking the SQE route to become a qualified solicitor, you will need to complete two years of full-time qualifying work experience (QWE).Funding options
Explore the range of funding options available to you. Depending on your chosen BPP course, you could be eligible to apply for loans or scholarships to cover your tuition and living costs.Book a Virtual Open Evening
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.Frequently asked questions
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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