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Results for the October SQE2

The results for the Oct’22 SQE2 have been released. According to the SRA, 646 candidates have sat the exam, with an overall pass rate of 71%. The pass mark was 62% for all three sittings.

LSB approves the application for reforms

In 2018, the Legal Services Board (LSB) approved the SRA’s application for the new admission requirements for solicitors.

SQE1 pilot

On 20-22 March 2019, the SRA held the SQE1 pilot assessments. Conducted over the period of 3 days, the pilot was undertaken by 316 participants. Most locations for the assessment were in the UK (44), with the other two situated in Singapore (1) and France (1). The pilot included a multiple-choice test and legal research […]

SQE2 pilot

The SQE2 pilot was carried out in December 2019 in 2 London-based locations for the oral mocks, and in 29 Pearson Virtual University Enterprises in England and Wales for the written tests. The 4-day assessment was completed by 167 candidates – who in addition to the practical legal skills test, were offered 120 multiple-choice questions.

SQE final design unveiled

After analysing all the findings obtained from 9 years of consultations and 2 years of pilot assessments, the SRA finalised the design of the SQE on 8 June 2020.

LSB’s approval of the SQE

On 27 October 2020, the LSB granted full approval of alterations to the SQE regulatory arrangements.

OUP developing an online study tool

OUP has been developing the digital ‘SQE Prep & Practise’ (1200 questions in 2 collections) – SQE1 tailored materials, including an online bank of multiple-choice questions.

SQE conference 2020

On 15 December 2020, the SRA organized the annual SQE conference to provide the latest information on the SQE and its introduction in 2021.

SQE2 webinar

On 18 January 2021, the SRA held the webinar in which the SQE2 assessment alongside the sample questions that have been recently published were a point of discussion.

Application for SQE assessment exemption

Qualified domestic and overseas lawyers will be able to apply for the agreed exemptions based on their home legal professional qualification, new exemptions for their home legal professional qualification or additional exemptions.

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