SQE Update
Welcome to SQE Update. The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a single, rigorous assessment for all aspiring solicitors that was introduced on 1 September 2021.
Read the latest SQE developments and how you can get involved. This is aimed at people who are delivering legal education and training.
SQE Update - June 2024
In this bulletin, find out about the latest research on potential causes of differential outcomes by ethnicity in legal professional assessments, SQE exemption-related changes and sitting the SQE in Welsh. You can also find links to watch our latest qualifying work experience webinar and the annual SQE Virtual Conference.
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Over the past year, we have broadcast a range of SQE webinars, with almost 9,000 views so far. This ‘events special’ offers the chance to sign up for our upcoming webinar on qualifying work experience and highlights what’s available to watch free on demand.
SQE Update - April 2024In this bulletin find out about our SQE annual review reports, booking to sit both the SQE1 and SQE2 in July, and a fee increase from September. You can also find the link to watch our annual SQE Virtual Conference.
SQE Update - January 2024In this bulletin, find out about the SQE1 results explanation video, the new SQE Independent Reviewer, the new SQE exemptions finder and the SQE1 in Welsh pilot. You can also book for our upcoming webinar and our virtual SQE Conference.
SQE Update - December 2023In this bulletin we include an update on our plans to publish more data about SQE candidates’ performance, and information on two consultations about qualified lawyers and the new SQE1 sample questions. Plus how you can catch up with our recent session on the SQE and qualifying work experience for law firms.
SQE Update - November 2023In this bulletin, find out about our qualifying work experience annual survey, the outcome a review of some April 2023 SQE2 marking and the upcoming QLTS admission deadline.
SQE Update - September 2023In this bulletin, find out about the new SQE assessment specifications, changes to SQE1 sittings and results which will become effective from January and booking dates for exam sittings in October and January. You can also book a place on our future webinars.
May 2023In this bulletin find out about the SQE functioning legal knowledge review outcome, future exam sittings in July and October and the SQE1 in Welsh pilot. You can also watch a range of events on demand, including our annual SQE conference and targeted webinars.
March 2023In this bulletin find out about our first SQE annual review reports, future exam sittings in April and July, and a fee increase from September. You can also book for our annual SQE Virtual Conference and watch our SQE candidate webinar on demand.
January 2023Find out about our functioning legal knowledge annual review, SQE2 in April, future assessment dates and upcoming events including our annual conference looking back at the first year of the SQE.
December 2022In this bulletin find out about our SQE candidate numbers survey, SQE2 April 2023 bookings, reviewing the SQE’s functioning legal knowledge, and changes to the timings for SQE1 results. You can also learn more about our most recent webinars, which are now available on demand.