I don’t understand why D is wrong? Does not £10,00 fall under the relevant threshold which is £12,600? I think I’m failing to understand the language used, so would appreciate if anyone could clear this up for me, thanks!
Hey I failed FLK2 on the Ulaw internals which I’m actually not sure as to how at all. I was more confident than the second exam all just to fail. What should I do, probably not best to sit the externals now I don’t think. Come back stronger in the next sitting?
As the title suggests, I passed SQE2 this year and have finally been admitted as a Solicitor of England & Wales. I self-studied for both SQE1 and SQE2, so I wanted to share a few tips for anyone sitting the exams in a similar position having scrolled this thread religiously myself when studying.
1. Stop trying to memorise every tiny detail
Learn the FLK, of course, but SQE2 is not just a memory test and it’s not as niche as SQE1. Don’t be complacent and follow the specification, but you can pick up a lot of marks through skills, structure and application. You do not need to memorise hundreds of drafting templates or case names. Be detailed, but do not spend hours stressing over minor FLK and forget the skills which account for half the marks.
2. Do mocks early
Do as many mocks as you can, as early as possible. They expose weak areas of law, but they also help you work out your own style, timing and structure. Any mock I covered where my legal knowledge was poor, I’d spend that day going over it, whilst simultaneously practicing the structure.
3. Build repeatable structures
Create simple structures for advocacy, interviewing, writing, and attendance notes, then practise using them and use them across the board, with only minor changes. For eg for Wills, adding in ‘I’m so sorry for your loss’ if it’s a client interview where someone has died. The structures do not need to be super elaborate, they just need to guide the examiner and give you confidence. For me, as soon as I got into the exams and read the question, I wrote down my set intro and closing. This will help you avoid writers block and start getting things down quickly. From here, you’ll soon realise how much you do know. For advocacy, I really recommend practising out loud and recording yourself on your phone to check tone, pace and clarity.
4. Working full-time is possible
It is hard work, but it is doable. Have a plan, be disciplined, and allow yourself proper time off too. I am always happy to chat privately with anyone trying to balance work and study, but in short, don’t beat yourself up because you took a few days off to spend with friends and family, recharging is just as important.
5. Self-study is possible
You do not necessarily need to spend thousands on a course provider. Everyone learns differently, and courses may be helpful for some people, but please do not assume you are at a disadvantage if you are self-studying. I remember panicking before SQE2 that I had made a mistake by not paying for a course, even though I had self-studied for SQE1 and passed. In the end, I trusted my gut, and it was the right decision for me.
Lastly, try not to spiral after the exams. The pass rate is high for a reason and the marking can be more generous than you expect. You can pick up marks in places you did not realise, and you do not need to pass every single station to pass overall. Strong marks in one skill can balance out weaker marks elsewhere - for eg 2s across the board in one station and 4s across another.
You can do this. Good luck to everyone sitting soon!
I just completed my form, but there was only options to pick for my orals? Is this normal I thought I’d also pick my written exams
Okay, I am literally numb now.
I was studying 8-10 hours a day with a proper structure but my results didn’t improve.
Maybe only 3-5% increment after giving mocks.
I am not studying extensively since past 2-3 days now and anything I am studying, I am not able to retain now.
My mind is numb now due to stress.
My last post: https://www.reddit.com/r/SQE\_Prep/s/qEt9Y45JED
Anyone else felt this way before giving the exam? How did y’all cope?
I even meditated.
With FLK1 a week today, the "what are my odds" question comes up a lot, and the numbers are scattered across years of SRA notices. So I compiled every sitting since the exam began and checked each figure against the SRA's own results publications. Sharing here in full:
Sitting | Overall | First-attempt | Candidates
Nov 2021 | 53% | 53% | 1,073
Jul 2022 | 53% | 55% | 1,829
Jan 2023 | 51% | 54% | 3,031
Jul 2023 | 53% | 56% | 3,475
Jan 2024 | 56% | 59% | 6,061
Jul 2024 | 44% | 48% | 5,006
Jan 2025 | 56% | 60% | 6,782
Jul 2025 | 41% | 46% | 5,851 (record low)
Jan 2026 | 53% | 58% | 7,863
(Overall = passed both FLK1 and FLK2. Nov 2021 first-attempt equals overall because everyone at the inaugural sitting was first-attempt.)
Three things worth knowing before you sit:
July runs lower than January, every time (44% and 41% vs 56% and 56% in the last two years). Partly the resit mix, partly the cohort. If you're sitting next week, expect the headline number to look scary in September — it says less about you than it seems.
Across all attempts, about two-thirds of candidates eventually pass — roughly 54% first time, another 10% on the second go, 2% on the third (SRA, "The SQE four years on"). One bad sitting is not the end of the road, though resits cost the full fee and you get three attempts in six years.
There's no fixed pass mark. It's standard-set per sitting, recently landing around 56-60%. You can't aim at a number in advance — you can only be solid across the breadth.
All sitting-by-sitting source links (SRA notices and the official statistical reports), plus the data as a downloadable CSV if anyone wants it for their own analysis:
https://lawdojo.co.uk/sqe1-pass-rate
Good luck to everyone sitting next week. The number that matters isn't in this table — it's your accuracy across the syllabus this week.
I'm going through the mock TheOneHundred questions for FLK2 and came across this question.
I was under the impression that a personal representative (PR) can execute the sale by themselves without needing a second trustee? I know the form A restriction says it explicitly but isn't that just the standard register language which essentially is made to indicate that the interests have to be overreached, which a PR is allowed to do by themselves without needing a 2nd trustee?
I’m sitting my third and final attempt at SQE1 and, if I’m honest, my anxiety is through the roof.
My timed mock scores have been averaging around 110/180, which works out at roughly 61%. I know the pass mark isn’t fixed, but I can’t stop worrying that it won’t be enough.
I’m trying to stay focused, but the thought that this is my final attempt is making it really difficult to keep my confidence up.
Has anyone here passed on their second or third attempt? If so, what made the difference for you? Did your mock scores reflect how you performed in the real exam? Were there any last few weeks strategies that genuinely helped?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s been in a similar position and managed to get through it. I think I just need some reassurance and some practical advice from people who have been there.
Hey - I’m sitting SQE 1 next week and just sat a DA 90 question mock. I got 53% which is lower than what I’m getting in mocks from different providers.
Wondering if anyone else is scoring similar or if anyone who has passed, had the same experience?
Trying not to panic !!
Edit: this is for FLK1
Can anyone share their experiences of living on their firm’s maintenance grant in London? I know there’s quite a bit of variation in how much students get, anywhere from £12k to £20k depending on the firm, but I’m keen to know whether this was actually enough to live on for most people.
If you were already living with family in London once your course started, how did you end up using your grant (beyond the obvious like groceries, study materials etc)? Do you regret not moving out and maybe house sharing with other students?
I have the option to live with extended family in London and not pay rent but the environment isn’t the best and said family can be quite controlling, but I know I could basically save half of my maintenance grant with this option. I do have a massive FOMO and feeling like my personal development might be stunted living with family.
The other alternative is house sharing with a few friends, this obviously seems like the more fun option but I’ve heard expenses in London can run up quite easily.
Would really appreciate hearing what people think.
Hi,
I have 2 mocks from Barbri, the ones they sell as a package to those who have not signed up for their courses, 1 from Law Student Academy (a new subscription based provider), and Revise SQE.
I feel like I should give the100 mocks a try because I will be able to get a hang on the difficulty level!
But I am not sure! Nor about Laura in Law.
Any help would be appreciated!
Edit: what about Devil’s advocate??
I'm enrolled with BARBRI but I've heard the BARBRI questions are easier than the real deal. If someone could verify that'd be great.
So if not BARBRI, what are the best resources to practice with?
Thoughts on these mocks from those who have tried it please? I know Dan Hill as a lecturer for Barbri but what does curated mean? Is this AI checked by DH, or were the questions crafted by him? How did you find the mocks?
A company has gone into liquidation. After realising the assets, the liquidator holds funds and must distribute them. The estate includes assets that were subject to a qualifying floating charge granted to the company's bank, as well as other free assets. There are unpaid employee wage claims that rank as preferential, the liquidator's own fees and expenses, and a large body of ordinary unsecured trade creditors. The bank's floating charge was created after the relevant statutory reforms came into force. The liquidator asks, as a matter of the statutory order, which class is paid first out of the assets available for distribution.
Which of the following best states the position?
A) The ordinary unsecured creditors, because they are the largest group and the legislation favours rateable distribution.
B) The prescribed part, which is set aside for the floating-charge holder before anyone else.
C) The expenses of the winding up, which rank ahead of preferential creditors and floating-charge realisations.
D) The preferential creditors, who must always be paid before the costs and expenses of the liquidation.
E) The holder of the floating charge, in priority to everyone else including the liquidator's expenses.
Drop your answer below. Worked solution + a tutor that knows this exact question is on the question page:
I have completed my Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance, and I’ll be moving to the UK to start an LLM in International Financial Regulation and Corporate Law at Brunel University London.
I know Brunel is generally considered a mid-tier university, but unfortunately I didn’t have the budget for an elite university. Also, coming from a non-law background, getting into a top law school wasn’t straightforward.
My current plan is to self-study for the SQE 1 and hopefully sit the exam in July 2027. However, what worries me the most is gaining legal work experience and completing my QWE. I’ve read many Reddit posts about training contracts, but I feel that firms may not offer training contracts to international students who are limited to working 20 hours per week during term time.
To be honest, I’m quite nervous about this transition. Law has always been my dream, and now that I finally have the opportunity to pursue it, I really want to make the most of it.
What kind of legal jobs would you recommend I look for while studying? I’m considering paralegal roles, although I’ve heard they’re quite difficult to secure. Do you think self-studying for the SQE 1 is realistic, especially for someone from a non-law background? I’ve always been genuinely interested in law and enjoy reading legal cases, so I’m willing to put in the effort.
I’d really appreciate any advice on the best career path, how I should approach the SQE, and what I can do to maximise my chances of eventually joining a good law firm.
Hi. I have seen this a on Kinnu (I know it s not the best app for mcqs, but it helps me see the types of qs people can ask)
Now my notes with BPP clearly say that bail process is as follows:
The same process is repeated for urgent applications in which step 2 is skipped but it is stated that if something else arises, you can apply to mc after cc if a change of circumstances
I have just forgotten about this and I am so behind, I wonde if it is advised to memorise these or?
Anyone say sqe 2 in April/may feeling intense anxiety now but also helpless that results r so far away . I felt fairly confident after exams but now that’s all out the window and I just feel like I can’t afford to fail due to so much (my tc) riding on this .
Is it just me or is the Revise sqe questions ass? They are terrible and I feel like the answers are wrong?
Hi guys just thought I'd offer some advice. I know the QLTS free mocks have been disabled for exam season, but the All About Law FLK1 free mock has taken many questions straight from those QLTS free mocks, probably about 50% of them!
So unfair of QLTS to do that, so thought I'd help you guys out!
