sqe SQE Assessments & Pass Rates

Flexible SQE pathways to fit your needs and experience. Our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 & SQE2) provides comprehensive and in-depth study – including SQE Plus, giving you the chance to build practical skills, approach the SQE with confidence and prepare for a successful career beyond the SQE. Our shorter SQE prep courses focus on targeted exam preparation for those seeking a more concise route. Whichever route you choose, you’ll benefit from expert guidance, practical resources and structured support designed to help you succeed.

We make it easier to balance study with other commitments. Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online learning – whichever best fits your lifestyle.*

Destined to succeed. Career confidence backed by our Employment Promise. Secure a job within 9 months of graduating or your fees back**.

Gain hands-on experience with four weeks of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), included for all students***. Designed to help future solicitors step confidently into the professional world, this opportunity simplifies the process of gaining practical experience, giving you a firm foundation for your legal career.

We’re so confident in our SQE courses that we’ve got your back from day one. With only three attempts allowed for each of SQE1 and SQE2 and all attempts to be completed within six years, being fully prepared is essential. Our courses give you the strongest foundation to succeed and if you don’t pass first time (for whatever reason), you can access our short two-day revision SQE Exam Prep Course for free.****

Every student has access to an academic coach, along with dedicated wellbeing and learning support. We’re here to help you stay confident, focused and fully supported from day one to exam day and beyond.

Focus both on areas you know and those you find challenging. When you get a question wrong, make a note of it and the topic it covers - this helps you identify your weak areas and track your progress. Attempt multiple SBAQs on a single topic, learning from mistakes and gradually increase the difficulty to improve both knowledge and confidence.

Balancing study with work and life can be challenging, so discipline and organisation are essential. Set aside dedicated time for regular, focused practice and timed exercises and try to stick to your study schedule. Use practice questions to simulate real exam conditions and ensure you’re comfortable answering both straightforward and complex SBAQs under pressure.

Your journey is adaptive and personalised. Our SQE app, assessments and summative feedback let you monitor progress in real-time. Lecturers and academic coaches provide guidance and individual feedback, helping you identify strengths, address gaps and build confidence for the exams and real-world practice.

SQE exams are booked directly through the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The SRA provides all the essential information on registering, booking procedures, exam locations and important dates. You can find full details and register for your exams on the SRA website.

Occasionally, SQE assessments may be affected by factors outside a candidate’s control, such as technical or test-centre issues. The SRA sets out how these situations are handled, including whether an assessment attempt is discounted or rescheduled. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend checking the SRA’s guidance on assessment delivery disruptions.

If you don’t pass first time, for whatever reason, you can retake our short two-day revision SQE Exam Preparation Course for free*, giving you the support and resources to prepare confidently for your next attempt.

*Terms and Conditions Apply.

Resit pass rates tend to be lower than first-attempt pass rates for both SQE1 and SQE2. This is often because students who resit haven’t fully closed the knowledge or exam-technique gaps from their first attempt. With the right preparation, many candidates do improve their score on a resit.

Our results reflect a combination of expert teaching, practice-focused learning and comprehensive student support. By focusing on assessment technique, practical application and continuous feedback, our students are well-prepared to succeed on the first attempt.

Pass rates show the proportion of students achieving the required standard in a given sitting. They are influenced by cohort size, mix of first-time and resitting candidates and exam difficulty. Our strong pass rates demonstrate that our teaching, practice tools and support help students perform at their best.

Overall national SQE pass rates have varied over time, largely due to differences in candidate cohorts and the difficulty of individual exam sittings. SQE1 has generally had lower pass rates, as it is students' first encounter with the SQE assessments. SQE2 tends to have a higher pass rate, as candidates benefit from having already passed SQE1 and gained experience with the assessments.

The SQE exams are challenging, which has contributed to these fluctuations in national pass rates. That being said, our students’ results have remained consistently above these averages, showing that with the right teaching and exam preparation, passing the exam is achievable.