Preparing for the SQE2 is a vital milestone on your path to becoming a qualified solicitor in England and Wales. With several preparation options available, choosing the right package that aligns with your learning style and specific needs can significantly impact your success. At the Academy of Smart Lawyers, we offer a variety of SQE2 prep packages designed to support you, whether you’re aiming to enhance specific skills or seeking comprehensive, all-around training.
In this article, we’ll break down and compare our different packages to help you find the one that best suits your SQE2 preparation journey.
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Overview of SQE2 Prep Packages
At the Academy of Smart Lawyers, we offer five main SQE2 packages, each catering to different levels of preparation:
1. SQE2 Oral (£320)
2. SQE2 Skills (£680)
3. SQE2 LPC (£1,250)
4. SQE2 Advanced (£1,990) – Best Choice
5. SQE2 Advanced + (£2,290)
Each package includes a range of features such as individual feedback on SQE2 mock exams, skills lectures, and live-streamed group sessions. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of each package.
SQE2 Oral Package (£320)
Ideal for Candidates Who:
– Train with another provider but seek additional practice and a fresh perspective from those who have successfully passed the SQE2.
Key Features:
– Advocacy with individual feedback: One session to help hone your courtroom skills.
– Client interview + attendance note suggested answer: One mock exam, providing hands-on practice in client interactions.
– Case and matter analysis with individual feedback
This package is suitable if you’re training with another SQE2 training provider but want to supplement your preparation with additional practice and insights from solicitors who have successfully passed the SQE2.
SQE2 Skills Package (£680)
Ideal for Candidates Who:
- Are self-studying and looking for expert insights on effective SQE2 exam strategies, key documents assessed in drafting, advocacy structures, relevant legal tests, research tips, and guidance on approaching client interviews and attendance notes.
- Feel unsatisfied with the materials provided by their current training provider and seek a more comprehensive, practical resource.
Key Features:
– Pre-recorded skills lectures covering essential areas like legal drafting, client interviews, and case analysis.
– Live-streamed interactive group sessions: Seminars, Live lectures, Live-stream mocks (Legal Theatre)
– 20 SQE2 mock exams for self-assessment.
– 9-month subscription to all materials
This package is ideal for candidates who need in-depth lectures and interactive learning but are confident in practising their mock exams independently.
SQE2 LPC Package (£1,250)
Perfect for Candidates Who:
– Have completed the LPC and want to bridge their knowledge to meet SQE2 standards.
Key Features:
– Provides client interview, advocacy, legal writing, matter analysis mocks and feedback sessions.
– Recorded lectures for SQE2 skills with notes.
– Live-streamed interactive group sessions: Seminars, Live lectures, Live-stream mocks (Legal Theatre)
– 20 mocks for self-practice and a 9-month subscription to all materials.
The SQE2 LPC package is tailored for candidates who are familiar with traditional LPC assessments but need to transition into the more practical, scenario-based SQE2 format.
It differs from the SQE2 Advanced package by the number of included 1-to-1 mock exams, which should generally suffice for most LPC graduates. However, if you find that you require additional support – especially if it’s been some time since you last practised – you can easily purchase extra 1-to-1 SQE2 mock exams as needed.
For just £300 more, you can also opt for a law lecture package that comes with comprehensive notes. If you later realise you need even more practice, you can add as many 1-to-1 mocks as you wish, benefiting from a 5% discount under our pay-as-you-go option.
SQE2 Advanced Package (£1,990) – Best Choice
Ideal for Candidates Who:
– Want the most comprehensive SQE2 preparation, perfect for foreign-qualified lawyers, students, and those requiring extensive SQE2 training.
Key Features:
– 1-to-1 SQE2 mocks with a private tutor
– 20 mocks for self-practice
– Interactive live-streamed group sessions
– SQE2 skills lectures
– 9-month subscription to all materials
This package is ideal for candidates seeking a well-rounded and in-depth preparation approach, combining hands-on practice with individualised feedback and comprehensive study materials.
SQE2 Advanced + Package (£2,290)
Perfect for Candidates Who:
– Want to take their SQE2 preparation even further by building upon the SQE2 Advanced Package with additional features.
Key Features:
– Everything included in the SQE2 Advanced Package.
– Law lectures in 5 SQE2 practice areas: Business, Property Practice, Wills and the Administration of Estates, Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution
This package offers an enhanced preparation experience, perfect for candidates who want a thorough understanding of SQE2 practice areas.
Key Features Comparison Table
Here’s a quick comparison of what each package includes:
| SQE2 Oral | SQE2 Skills | SQE2 LPC | SQE2 Advanced | SQE2 Advanced + | |
| Advocacy with individual feedback | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Matter analysis with individual feedback | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Client interview + attendance note suggested answer | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Client interview + attendance note individually marked | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Legal writing with individual feedback | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Legal drafting with individual feedback | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal research with individual feedback | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal writing set of lectures (recorded) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Legal drafting lecture (recorded) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Legal research lecture (recorded) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Case and matter analysis lecture (recorded) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Client interview set of lectures (including attendance note) (recorded) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Advocacy set of lectures (recorded) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| SQE2 written mocks for self-practice: writing, drafting and research | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
| Live-streamed interactive group sessions: Seminars, Live lectures, Live-stream mocks (Legal Theatre) [during the subscription period] | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Flashcards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Synopsis Notes for focused learning and revision | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Law lectures in 5 practice areas: Business, Property Practice, Wills and the Administration of Estates, Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution | ✓ | ||||
| 9-month subscription to all materials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| SUPERexam E-learning & Training Platform with a plethora of useful content | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Targeted or Comprehensive? The Right SQE2 Package for You
Selecting the right SQE2 preparation package depends on your individual needs, strengths, and time commitment. Here’s a quick guide:
– If you’re focused on oral skills, the SQE2 Oral Package offers targeted practice at an affordable price.
– The SQE2 LPC Package is ideal for candidates bridging the gap between LPC knowledge and the practical demands of SQE2.
– The SQE2 Advanced Package is the most comprehensive option, offering live sessions, SQE2 mock exams with a personal coach, and full coverage across all key areas.
Whether you’re just starting your SQE2 journey or looking for the most comprehensive preparation available, the Academy of Smart Lawyers offers a package that fits your needs. With a blend of mock exams, personalised feedback, and live sessions, our SQE2 prep packages provide all the tools necessary for passing your SQE2 exam.
