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Tailored SQE 1 To 1 Tutoring by Subject-Matter Solicitors

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Because a Criminal Litigator giving you Property Law advice is like asking a surgeon to fix your car. It’s still ‘technical,’ but you probably won’t like the result. We match you with specialists who actually live in their practice area.

Why Our SQE Tutors are Different

We provide high-stakes, specialist coaching powered by the SUPERexam Platform

Subject-Matter Solicitors (No Generalists): We are experts in our respective areas of law who share a common DNA: a natural “internal inclination” to share our expertise.

A Unified Teaching System: Every tutor undergoes rigorous internal training, regular performance checks, and consistent quality controls. This ensures every student receives the same high standard of elite SQE private tutoring.

The SUPERexam LMS: Forget basic video calls. Our proprietary platform is built specifically for the SQE, featuring dedicated digital classrooms, integrated SQE marking, and exclusive private VIP 1-to-1 courses tailored to your success.

Tailored Scalability & Flexibility: Our tutors have either conquered the SQE themselves or were personally trained by those who did. Their advice is current, practical, and highly relevant. We invite you to book a single SQE private class to experience our quality before subscribing.

Solicitor-led SQE Coaching

Rigorous Quality Control

Custom SQE Software

Two Specialised Approaches to 1-to-1 SQE Training

Not all SQE prep is the same. We offer two distinct pathways designed to tackle the specific challenges of each exam stage:

SQE 1 to 1 Law Tutoring

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Primarily designed for SQE1 candidates (and SQE2 candidates who require a refresher), these sessions are delivered in our dedicated digital classrooms.

  • Tailored materials provided
  • Pre-selected topics aligned with your needs
  • Live video call sessions with a solicitor
  • Focused on mastering complex legal concepts + exam-style questions
SQE2 1 to 1 Coaching

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Primarily designed for SQE2 preparation, this approach goes beyond simple “skills” training and is built around high-fidelity mock exam simulations.

  • Complex scenarios covering multiple legal issues
  • Focus on sophisticated application of law alongside professional skills
  • Coverage of all SQE2 stations in all practice areas
  • Aligned with exam marking criteria and performance standards
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1-to-1 SQE tuition is all about quality — meet our tutors

Oliver Gray is a qualified solicitor (England and Wales), admitted via the traditional route with a training contract. As the Co-founder of the Academy of Smart Lawyers, he has been part of the Academy since 2019 (from the QLTS era).

He is a multi-disciplinary practitioner with experience in commercial and residential property, corporate and commercial law, data protection, and investment migration.

As an SQE2 1-to-1 coach and SQE1 private tutor, Oliver specialises in:

  • Business, Corporate & Commercial Law, Contract, Tort
  • Property Practice, Land Law
  • Criminal Law & Procedure and Public Law

with a strong focus on exam technique and practical application.

He holds an LLB, LPC, and LLM in Advanced Legal Practice (University of the West of England), and has practised both in the UK and internationally. He is also engaged in PhD-level research, focusing on privacy-related legal issues.

In private tutoring, Oliver is known for:

  • Clear, structured explanations of complex legal concepts
  • Extensive case law knowledge, with an almost encyclopaedic understanding beyond his core areas (including Criminal Law & Practice)
  • Practical, performance-driven SQE2 coaching tailored to each candidate

Beyond law, Oliver holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, reflecting a disciplined and focused approach to both learning and teaching.

Dr Olga Pogrebennyk is a dual-qualified solicitor (England and Wales, and Ukraine) specialising in corporate law and dispute resolution, with extensive experience in international arbitration and litigation.

She qualified via the QLTS (2016) – the precursor to the SQE – and holds a PhD in Political Science, alongside two law degrees: Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University and Nottingham Law School – LLB, LPC/LLM.

As the Co-founder of the Academy of Smart Lawyers, Olga leads SQE training with a particular focus on foreign-qualified lawyers.

As an SQE 1-to-1 tutor, SQE1 private tutor, and SQE private coach, she specialises in:

  • Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Contract & Tort
  • Business and Corporate Law
  • Private Clients (Wills & Probate) and Trust

with a strong emphasis on exam strategy, performance, and practical application.

In private tutoring, Olga is known for:

  • Structured 1-to-1 tutoring across key practice areas, using a mistake-driven learning method and an active teaching approach through targeted questioning
  • First-hand SQE2 experience (having passed its precursor, the QLTS OSCE), with a strong focus on exam tactics, strategies, and a pragmatic approach to performance
  • Deep understanding of SQE2 marking criteria (both legal and skills), with particular attention to the application of law to realistic scenarios

Beyond law, Olga is a dedicated Muay Thai practitioner, reflecting discipline, resilience, and a performance-driven mindset that informs her coaching style.

Mathieu Quenin is a dual-qualified construction lawyer (Solicitor Advocate in England & Wales and French-qualified lawyer), with experience at leading international firms including Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, and Watson Farley & Williams.

He specialises in construction law, civil litigation, and dispute resolution, and has also worked in a high-profile in-house role with NHBC in relation to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Mathieu holds an MSc in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution (King’s College London) and is a Fellow of the CIArb.

As an SQE2 and HRA private coach, he delivers 1-to-1 tutoring with a strong focus on:

  • Dispute resolution and Criminal litigation
  • Practical application of law in complex scenarios
  • Contract & tort law

In private tutoring, Mathieu is known for:

  • Clear, practical explanations grounded in real legal practice
  • Resilient, solution-focused approach to complex legal problems
  • Forward-thinking, results-driven teaching style

A Solicitor Advocate with Higher Rights of Audience, Mathieu combines technical excellence with advocacy insight, helping candidates perform confidently in both legal and skills-based SQE assessments.

Beyond law,Mathieu is naturally curious and enjoys a fairly eclectic mix of interests. He has trained in acting at Mountview, earned his boat captain’s licence in the South of France, and is a keen traveller and unapologetic foodie who loves discovering new places, cultures, and perspectives.

The Importance of 1-to-1 Tutoring for SQE1

For most candidates, the most effective way to learn is still through direct human interaction. Working with an SQE1 private tutor or engaging in one-to-one SQE1 coaching allows you to understand not only the law, but how to apply it correctly under exam conditions.

A qualified SQE1 FLK tutor can identify your weaknesses quickly, explain complex topics in a way that suits your thinking, and guide you through the nuances that are often missed in self-study. This is particularly important when developing SQE1 exam technique 1-to-1, where small adjustments can significantly improve your performance.

1-to-1 tutoring is also one of the most practical ways to manage preparation alongside a busy schedule. With our VIP approach, we help structure your timeline and ensure consistent progress, adapting the plan around your availability.

However, the key factor is quality. Choosing the right tutor is critical. Lower-cost options may seem attractive, but poor or misaligned guidance can ultimately slow your progress or even lead you in the wrong direction. In this sense, “cheap” support can become more expensive!

For this reason, it is important to choose your SQE1 private tutor carefully – focusing on experience, exam understanding, and the ability to provide targeted, practical guidance.

The Importance of One-to-One SQE2 Tuition

For SQE2, one-to-one coaching is not just helpful — it is often essential.

While legal knowledge can be developed independently (as is often the case for SQE1 multiple-choice preparation), SQE2 is fundamentally different. It is based on simulation-style assessments, which are:

  • Highly time-pressured
  • Task-based and practical
  • Delivered without prompts, options, or guidance
  • Structured in a specific and unfamiliar exam format

This reflects the nature of the objective structured examination, where performance — not just knowledge — is assessed.

In this context, working with a personal SQE2 tutor becomes critical. It is not enough to “know the law”. You must be able to apply it precisely, efficiently, and in the format expected by the examiners.

A strong tutor provides two essential layers of support:

1) Legal Knowledge (Foundation)
As with SQE1, your tutor must have a solid grasp of the law across all practice areas.

2) Exam Technique (Performance Layer)
This is equally important — and often underestimated.
At least 50% of your success in SQE2 depends on exam technique.

This includes:

  • Understanding how to approach each station (interview, advocacy, drafting, research, writing, CMA)
  • Managing time effectively under pressure
  • Structuring answers in line with examiner expectations
  • Demonstrating skills that directly impact SQE2 skills marks

In addition, a competent tutor must clearly understand the distinction between:

  1. Legal correctness (being right in law)
  2. Legal comprehensiveness (covering all relevant issues)

This balance is highly specific to SQE2 and is often where candidates lose marks.

Ultimately, one-to-one SQE2 tuition bridges the gap between knowledge and performance. It trains you not just to understand the law, but to deliver it in the exact way required to pass.