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Study guides, exam tips, pass-rate analysis, and revision strategies — written by people who sat the exam.

·13 min read

SQE1 Pass Rates: Every Sitting Since 2021, the Pass Mark and the Resit Gap

Every SQE1 pass rate since 2021 from the SRA's reports: overall, first attempt, FLK1 v FLK2, pass marks, who passes. July 2026 added in October.

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·9 min read

SQE1 Revision Checklist (Free PDF): All 144 FLK1 and FLK2 Topics

Free SQE1 revision checklist: all 144 FLK1 and FLK2 topics, three tick boxes each, grouped by January 2027 session and SRA weighting. PDF and Sheets tracker.

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·11 min read

SQE1 Test Centres: Every UK and International Location, and How to Choose One

Where you can sit SQE1: the SRA's 56 UK towns and 26 countries, how a centre is allocated, what a Pearson VUE centre is like, and which countries have none.

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·12 min read

The 8-Week SQE1 Study Plan for January 2027: Two Sessions of 85, Week by Week

An 8-week SQE1 plan from 16 November to the 11 January 2027 exam, built on the two-session papers: weekly focus, mock checkpoints and the hours it takes.

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·12 min read

SQE1 Changes January 2027: 170 Questions, Subjects Split by Session

From January 2027 each SQE1 paper drops to 170 questions, 85 per session, with fixed subjects per session. The SRA's table, timings and how to revise.

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·13 min read

Cheapest SQE1 Prep Courses 2026: Every Provider Ranked by Price

Every SQE1 prep course ranked cheapest first, what each price tier includes, and the £2,006 exam fee nobody avoids. Prices checked 20 September 2026.

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·12 min read

University of Law SQE1 Study Manuals Review 2026: Worth £552?

ULaw's 15 SQE1 study manuals: from £45.99 each or £552 in print. What the 6th editions cover, ePub vs paperback, who should buy them, and cheaper routes.

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·13 min read

SQE1 Tax Guide: Every Tax on the Syllabus and How It Is Tested

Income tax, CGT, corporation tax, VAT, SDLT and IHT: where each sits in FLK1 and FLK2, how many questions to expect, and what 'figures provided' means.

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·14 min read

SQE1 Legal System and Legal Services Revision Guide (2026/27)

Courts, precedent, interpretation, SRA regulation, money laundering, financial services and funding: the two smallest FLK1 subjects, sessions and traps.

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·14 min read

Best SQE1 Question Banks and Mock Exams 2026: Every Provider Compared

Every SQE1 question bank and mock exam compared: question counts, prices, explanations and which already use the January 2027 format. Checked 20 Sep 2026.

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·13 min read

SQE1 Resit in January 2027: The 18-Week Plan After the July 2026 Results

Failed SQE1 in July 2026? Seat reservation form due 24 September, FLK1 from 11 January. The 18-week resit plan on the real dates, plus fees and rules.

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·12 min read

Is BARBRI Worth It for SQE1? An Honest 2026 Review

BARBRI SQE1 prep costs £2,999–£3,299 in 2026. What you get, what the 62% pass-rate claim actually measures, and who genuinely needs it.

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·12 min read

Is BPP Worth It for SQE1? An Honest 2026 Review

BPP SQE1 prep costs £5,900–£7,100 in 2026. What the 80% pass-rate claim measures, whether the London premium earns £1,200, and who should skip it.

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·12 min read

University of Law SQE1 Review 2026: Is It Worth It?

ULaw SQE1 prep costs £5,250–£6,650 in 2026. The free-resit guarantee, what the 76% pass-rate claim is actually based on, and who it genuinely suits.

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·11 min read

SQE1 July 2026 Results: Out 8 September, Pass Rate by Mid-October

SQE1 July 2026 results are out on 8 September after 11am. How to read your score report, when the pass rate is published, and the 24 September deadline if you are resitting.

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·13 min read

SQE for Indian Lawyers 2026: Routes and Costs

How Indian advocates and LLB graduates qualify as solicitors of England and Wales — sitting SQE1 in India, the QWE trade-off, exemptions and real costs.

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·13 min read

SQE for Nigerian Lawyers 2026: The Complete Route

How Nigerian lawyers qualify as solicitors of England and Wales in 2026 — the QWE rule, where you can actually sit the exams, exemptions and true costs.

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·12 min read

SQE for Pakistani Lawyers 2026: Routes and Costs

How Pakistani advocates qualify as solicitors of England and Wales — the QWE trade-off, exemptions, where you can sit the exams, and the real costs.

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·13 min read

SQE1 Land Law Traps: The 7 That Decide Your Result

The Land Law distinctions SQE1 tests hardest — the 3-versus-7-year confusion, the adverse possession asymmetry, and why actual occupation is not enough.

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·13 min read

SQE1 Dispute Resolution Traps: The 6 That Matter Most

The Dispute Resolution distinctions SQE1 tests hardest — strike out versus summary judgment, track allocation, and two rules that changed recently.

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·11 min read

Free SQE1 Revision Timetable Template (12 Weeks)

A week-by-week SQE1 revision timetable built from the real topic weightings — all 144 topics across 12 weeks, plus how to scale it to your own exam date.

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·13 min read

PGDL or Straight to SQE? What Non-Law Graduates Should Actually Do

The SRA does not require a law conversion course — so is the PGDL worth £12,000–£15,000, or should non-law graduates go straight to SQE1 prep? An honest decision framework by destination, with verified 2026/27 costs.

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·12 min read

Do You Need an SQE1 Tutor? Costs, When One Helps, and What to Do Instead

SQE1 tutors charge £30–£65 an hour — but most SQE1 failures are practice-volume problems, not explanation problems. An honest guide to when tutoring earns its fee, what it cannot fix, and the questions to ask before hiring.

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·13 min read

SQE1 Appeals Explained: Grounds, Deadlines, Costs — and When They Are Worth It

Can you appeal an SQE1 fail? Not the marking — but three grounds exist. The full appeals process from the SRA policy: 10-working-day deadline, £350 and £850 fees, what winning actually gets you, and the honest appeal-or-resit decision.

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·13 min read

The Law Student's SQE Timeline: When to Sit SQE1 and What to Do in Final Year

When should a law student sit SQE1 — final year, the July after graduating, or the January after? The rules, the three realistic timelines, why an LLB is not SQE1 prep, and a year-by-year checklist from second year onwards.

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·13 min read

SQE1 Key Statutes: The Acts That Matter — and Whether You Need Section Numbers

Do you need to memorise section numbers for SQE1? Almost never — but you must know what the key Acts do. The statute shortlist for every subject, the handful of sections that work as vocabulary, and how to study legislation for a closed-book MCQ exam.

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·14 min read

SQE1 Specification Changes for January 2027: Every SRA Update Explained

The SRA’s updated SQE1 specification applies from the January 2027 sitting: tax figures now provided in questions, newly named trust cases, expanded wills and criminal topics. Every change explained, plus a six-point currency check for your study materials.

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·15 min read

SQE1 Key Numbers: The Time Limits, Deadlines and Figures You Must Memorise

Every high-yield SQE1 number in one place — limitation periods, CPR deadlines, the PACE detention clock, company filing windows, IHT dates — organised for memorisation, plus the figures you no longer need to learn from January 2027.

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·13 min read

The 12-Week SQE1 Study Plan: A Realistic Week-by-Week Schedule

A complete 12-week SQE1 study plan — week-by-week subject schedule, three mock checkpoints, daily rhythm, and honest triage rules for falling behind. Built for the January and July sittings, with exact start dates.

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·13 min read

CILEX vs SQE in 2026: Costs, Timelines and Which Route Actually Fits You

An honest CILEX vs SQE comparison for 2026 — CPQ stages and real costs, SQE fees, timelines for school leavers and graduates, the specialist-vs-generalist fork, and exactly how CILEX Lawyers cross-qualify as solicitors.

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·13 min read

Becoming a Solicitor at 30, 40 or Beyond: The Honest SQE Route Map for Career Changers

Changing careers into law at 30, 40 or 50? The SRA’s own data says age barely affects SQE performance. Here is the honest route map — degree rules, what counts from your old career, three realistic timelines, costs and the first 90 days.

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·12 min read

SQE vs US Bar Exam (2026): Cost, Difficulty & Which to Take

SQE or US bar exam? A 2026 side-by-side for international lawyers — format, eligibility, cost, pass rates, the new NextGen Bar Exam, and dual qualification.

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·8 min read

Can ChatGPT Pass the SQE1? What the Evidence Says in 2026

Can ChatGPT pass the SQE1? What testing on the official SRA sample questions showed, why AI struggles with single-best-answer questions, and how to use AI for revision without sabotaging your prep.

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·9 min read

How to Book SQE1 with the SRA and Kaplan: Step-by-Step Guide 2026/27

SQE1 booking step by step: SQE account, ID check, the seat reservation form (22 to 24 September 2026 for January 2027), paying within 48 hours, closing dates.

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·10 min read

Solicitor or Barrister? SQE vs the Bar Route in 2026

Solicitor vs barrister in 2026 — the SQE route versus bar training and pupillage compared on training, cost, competition, day-to-day work and earning potential, to help you choose the right path.

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·10 min read

Solicitors Accounts for SQE1: The Calculations and Traps That Catch Everyone Out

The SQE1 Solicitors Accounts traps that lose marks — client vs business money, mixed receipts, disbursements and VAT, transfers, residual balances and interest — with worked examples and the rules you must know.

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·10 min read

Business Law for SQE1: The High-Frequency Topics and Traps That Decide Your Result

The SQE1 Business Law and Practice topics that come up most and the traps that lose marks — resolution thresholds, directors' duties and removal, decision-making, share capital, charges and partnerships — with the rules you must nail.

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·9 min read

Best SQE1 Books in 2026: Every Major Revision Series Compared

Searching for the best SQE1 books? Every major 2026 revision series compared on price, coverage and built-in practice — from £250 print sets to £49.99 ebooks.

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·7 min read

SQE1 Prep on a Budget: How to Prepare for Under £100

The cheapest way to prepare for SQE1 in 2026 — what is genuinely free, what is worth paying for, and a complete under-£100 kit covering all 13 subjects.

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·6 min read

Can You Pass SQE1 With Just Books? An Honest Answer

Can you pass SQE1 with just books and no course? An honest look at what books do brilliantly, what they cannot do, and the cheapest way to fill the gaps.

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·6 min read

SQE1 Revision Notes vs Textbooks: What You Actually Need

Do you need full textbooks for SQE1, or are revision notes enough? How the exam's day-one standard changes the answer — and the right depth for each subject.

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·7 min read

Best SQE1 Notes 2026: Free and Paid Revision Notes Compared

The best SQE1 revision notes in 2026, free and paid: publisher series, ULaw manuals, marketplaces and study guides compared by price, edition and format, plus the red flags.

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·11 min read

Revise SQE Books Review 2026: Guides, Mocks, Editions, Alternatives

Revise SQE's 2027 editions reviewed: £17 a guide, £232.90 for all 14, mock books at £32.40, online mocks at £40. Formats, the January 2027 update, alternatives.

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·7 min read

The Best Study Guides for SQE1's Three Hardest Subjects

Wills, Trusts and Solicitors Accounts sink more SQE1 candidates than any other subjects. What a study guide must do for each — and the best options in 2026.

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·7 min read

What Order Should You Study the 13 SQE1 Subjects?

The 13 SQE1 subjects have real dependencies — studying them in the wrong order wastes weeks. A recommended sequence and how to adapt it to your runway.

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·5 min read

SQE1 Ebooks vs Paperbacks: Which Format Helps You Revise?

Ebook or paperback for SQE1 revision? Search, annotation, retention and cost compared — plus what PDF vs EPUB actually means for your reading apps.

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·6 min read

Question Banks vs Books for SQE1: What to Buy (and in What Order)

Question bank or books first for SQE1? Why the either/or framing fails, the right sequence by study phase, and how to combine both on a £50–£100 budget.

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·13 min read

Free SQE1 Practice Questions: 150+ MCQs, FLK1 & FLK2

Find 150+ free SQE1 practice questions for FLK1 & FLK2 in 2026 — official SRA samples, free quizzes, illustrative MCQs and how to use them well.

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Best SQE1 Study Materials in 2026: Question Banks, Books, Flashcards & Notes Compared

Compare the best SQE1 study materials in 2026 — question banks, revision books, flashcards, notes and mocks — by budget, learning style and timeline.

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·12 min read

SQE1 Flashcards: Best Free Anki Decks vs a Curated 5,500-Card Bank (2026)

Compare free SQE1 Anki decks, Quizlet and Brainscape against a curated 5,500-card bank. Pros, cons, a comparison table and how to revise smarter.

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·14 min read

SQE for Foreign-Qualified Lawyers: Exemptions by Country (2026)

Pass both assessments and you need no qualifying work experience; claim an exemption and you need two years. Routes, exemptions and costs by country.

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·13 min read

SQE1 Practice Questions by Subject: Free MCQs for All 13 Subjects (2026)

SQE1 practice questions by subject for all 13 FLK1 and FLK2 areas. Free MCQs, single-best-answer technique, topic-level drilling, and a full subject table.

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·11 min read

How Many Hours Do You Need to Study for SQE1?

Most candidates need around 300-400 hours to prepare for SQE1. See how to split them across 3, 6 & 12-month plans, by phase and by subject.

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·12 min read

How to Fund the SQE in 2026: Loans, Scholarships, Employer Sponsorship & Payment Plans

How to pay for the SQE in 2026 — employer sponsorship, apprenticeships, scholarships, loans and payment plans — plus the prep choice that saves thousands.

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·12 min read

Free SQE1 Mock Exam: Full-Length FLK1 & FLK2 Practice Tests for 2026

Find and use free SQE1 mock exams the right way. Full-length FLK1 & FLK2 practice tests, where to get them, and how to review for a 2026 pass.

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·13 min read

SQE1 Syllabus 2026: All 13 Subjects and 144 Topics

The complete SQE1 syllabus for 2026 — all 13 subjects and 144 topics across FLK1 and FLK2, with revision guides, study links and a free study plan.

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·11 min read

How Hard Is SQE1 Really? Difficulty, Pass Rates and the 5 Things That Trip Candidates Up

How hard is SQE1? An honest look at difficulty, pass rates and the 5 things that trip candidates up — plus the prep that flips the odds in your favour.

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·12 min read

SQE1 January 2026 Results: 53% Pass Rate Explained

53% overall and 58% first-attempt from 7,863 candidates. What the SRA's January 2026 statistical report shows, and what it means for the next sitting.

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·10 min read

SQE1 Results Explained: Scaled Score, the 300 Pass Mark and Quintiles

SQE1 results are a scaled score out of 500 (300 to pass), a quintile per paper and a practice-area breakdown. What each number means and how to plan a resit.

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·11 min read

SRA Sample Questions for SQE1: All 220, Where to Find Them, How to Use Them

SRA pre-tested questions and specimen questions: all 220 free SQE1 sample questions, where they sit on sqe.sra.org.uk, and how to use each set properly.

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·12 min read

Passed SQE1, Now What? The 8-Week SQE2 Bridge Plan and Booking Guide for 2026

What to do the week SQE1 results land — booking the next SQE2 sitting, the 8-week SQE2 bridge plan, fees, format reminders, and the mistakes that cost first-time SQE1 passers another year.

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·11 min read

High-Yield SQE1 Topics: A Question-per-Topic Breakdown and Where to Spend Your Hours in 2026

A practical breakdown of which SQE1 topics carry the most questions, how the SRA weights each subject across FLK1 and FLK2, and where to allocate your revision hours for the highest score return in 2026.

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·10 min read

SQE Fee Increase September 2026: What the £5,092 Total Means For You and How to Lock In the Old Rate

A clear breakdown of the September 2026 SQE fee rise — SQE1 up to £2,006, SQE2 up to £3,086, combined total £5,092 — what changed, who is affected, and why booking early does not avoid it.

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·11 min read

SQE1 Mock Exam Scores Decoded: What Your BPP, Revise SQE, BARBRI, QLTS or SRA Score Actually Predicts in 2026

A provider-by-provider calibration guide for SQE1 mock scores — how Revise SQE, BPP, BARBRI, QLTS, and the SRA sample bank compare to the real exam, and how to translate your mock score into a realistic readiness signal.

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·13 min read

The 12 Most Common SQE1 Study Mistakes and How First-Time Passers Avoid Them

A frank breakdown of the 12 most common SQE1 study mistakes — passive revision, wrong-volume planning, neglected weak topics, and more — with the practical fixes used by candidates who pass on the first attempt in 2026.

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·11 min read

SQE1 Reasonable Adjustments: A Complete Guide for Candidates with Dyslexia, Disability or Long-Term Conditions in 2026

A step-by-step guide to SQE1 reasonable adjustments — eligibility, the evidence the SRA accepts, available adjustments, the October 2026 process change, and what the latest data shows about neurodivergent candidate performance.

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·14 min read

SQE1 Essential Cases: The 50 Cases You Must Know by Name and 100+ Where the Principle Is Enough

A consolidated SQE1 case law reference — the 50 cases the SRA expects you to recall by name, the 100+ where the principle is enough, organised by subject for fast 2026 revision.

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·20 min read

SQE1 Business Law and Practice Revision Guide 2026: Companies, Partnerships, Insolvency and Tax

Complete SQE1 Business Law and Practice revision guide for 2026: companies, partnerships, LLPs, directors' duties, insolvency and business taxation.

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·20 min read

SQE1 Dispute Resolution Revision Guide 2026: Civil Procedure, ADR, Costs and Enforcement

Master SQE1 Dispute Resolution for 2026: civil procedure, pre-action conduct, statements of case, disclosure, Part 36, costs, judgments, enforcement and ADR.

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·20 min read

SQE1 Property Practice Revision Guide 2026: Freehold, Leasehold, Conveyancing and SDLT

Pass SQE1 Property Practice in 2026 — freehold and leasehold transactions, investigation of title, exchange, completion, mortgages, SDLT and post-completion steps.

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·18 min read

SQE1 Wills and Administration of Estates Revision Guide 2026: Validity, Intestacy, Probate and IHT

SQE1 Wills and Administration of Estates revision guide 2026 — will validity, intestacy rules, grants of representation, PR duties, IHT exemptions and reliefs.

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·18 min read

SQE1 Solicitors Accounts Notes: Rules, Calculations, Practice Questions

SRA Accounts Rules for SQE1: client money, mixed receipts, withdrawals, residual balances, interest, ledgers and reconciliations, with worked examples.

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·18 min read

SQE1 Trusts Law Revision Guide 2026: Three Certainties, Trustees, Beneficiaries and Breach

Complete SQE1 Trusts Law revision guide for 2026 — express, resulting and constructive trusts, three certainties, trustees' duties, beneficiaries' rights and breach.

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·18 min read

SQE1 Constitutional and Administrative Law Revision Guide 2026: Parliament, Judicial Review and Retained EU Law

SQE1 Constitutional and Administrative Law revision guide 2026 — parliamentary sovereignty, separation of powers, judicial review, human rights and assimilated EU law.

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·18 min read

SQE1 Ethics and Professional Conduct Revision Guide

The seven SRA Principles, both Codes of Conduct, and the conflict, confidentiality and money-laundering scenarios SQE1 tests most often.

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·16 min read

The 6-Month SQE1 Study Plan: A Week-by-Week Schedule for Working Candidates in 2026

A realistic 6-month SQE1 study plan for working candidates in 2026 — 26 weeks broken down by subject, hours per week, mocks, flashcards and exam-day prep.

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·14 min read

Last-Minute SQE1 Revision: A 4-Week Sprint Plan for Your Final Push to Exam Day

A 4-week SQE1 sprint plan for last-minute revision — what to drop, where to focus, mock exam protocol, the 7-day taper and exam-week checklist for 2026.

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·11 min read

SQE vs LPC in 2026: Cost, Timeline and Which Route Is Left

SQE1 vs LPC in 2026 compared honestly: cost, length, format, flexibility, and who each route genuinely suits. Real numbers, no hype, updated for this year.

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·11 min read

The SQE1 Flashcard Strategy That Actually Works (Spaced Repetition Explained)

How to use SQE1 flashcards and spaced repetition to memorise 4,400+ facts without burning out — deck rules, daily protocol, and an honest 8-week plan.

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·19 min read

SQE1 Tort Law Revision Guide: Key Cases, Tests, and Exam Strategy

A complete SQE1 tort law revision guide covering negligence, psychiatric injury, occupiers' liability, vicarious liability, nuisance, defences and remedies with key cases.

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·22 min read

SQE1 Criminal Law Revision Guide: Offences, Defences, and Exam Strategy

A complete SQE1 criminal law revision guide covering key offences and defences, from murder and manslaughter to theft, fraud, and self-defence, with cases and exam tips.

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·20 min read

SQE1 Contract Law Revision Guide: Key Topics, Cases and Exam Tips for 2026

A complete SQE1 contract law revision guide covering formation, terms, exclusion clauses, vitiating factors, breach, remedies, and privity with key cases and practice question tips.

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·17 min read

Solicitor Apprenticeships in 2026: Routes, Funding Changes and How the SQE Fits In

Everything you need to know about solicitor apprenticeships in 2026 including Level 7 funding changes, apprentice SQE pass rates, alternative qualification routes, and how to prepare for SQE1 as an apprentice.

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·16 min read

SQE1 Exam Anxiety: How to Manage Stress, Build Resilience and Perform Under Pressure

Practical strategies for managing SQE1 exam anxiety, stress, and burnout. Covers evidence-based techniques, revision routines for mental health, exam day anxiety management, and coping with results.

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·15 min read

How to Pass SQE1 in 2026: The Complete Study Guide

Everything you need to pass the SQE1 exam in 2026 — all 13 subjects ranked by difficulty, month-by-month study plans, MCQ technique, and proven revision strategies.

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·16 min read

SQE1 Self-Study Guide 2026: Can You Pass Without a Course?

An honest guide to SQE1 self-study — real pass rate data, full cost breakdown, free resources, recommended books, a week-by-week study plan, and how to avoid the most common pitfalls.

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·14 min read

FLK1 vs FLK2: Every Subject in Each SQE1 Paper and Which Is Harder

FLK1: business, dispute resolution, contract, tort, legal system, public law. FLK2: property, wills, trusts, criminal, land, solicitors accounts. Pass rates and prep.

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·15 min read

Failed SQE1? Your Complete Guide to Resits, Recovery, and What Comes Next

If you've failed SQE1, this guide covers everything you need — resit rules, costs, training contract implications, how to change your study approach, and mental health support.

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·15 min read

SQE1 Hardest Subjects Ranked: Where to Focus Your Revision in 2026

A data-backed ranking of all 13 SQE1 subjects from hardest to easiest — with subject-specific revision techniques, study time allocation, and tips for targeting your weak areas.

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·14 min read

SQE1 Exam Day: What to Expect at Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE check-in, what to bring, time management across both FLK sessions, break strategy, and the mistakes that cost candidates marks.

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·16 min read

SQE Cost 2026/27: £2,006 SQE1, £3,086 SQE2, Total to Qualify

SQE1 exam cost £2,006 (£1,003 per paper) and SQE2 £3,086 for every sitting from September 2026: £5,092 in fees alone. Resits, course prices from £1,990, the total to qualify.

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·17 min read

SQE1 for International Lawyers and Non-Law Graduates: Your Complete Pathway Guide for 2026

Everything international lawyers and non-law graduates need to know about qualifying as a solicitor via the SQE in 2026 — QLTS transition, QWE, study strategies, timelines, and costs.

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·16 min read

Best SQE1 Prep Courses 2026: BARBRI vs BPP vs ULaw

BARBRI £2,999, ULaw £5,250 and BPP £5,900 for SQE1 prep. An independent comparison of price, format and what each pass-rate claim really measures.

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·18 min read

How to Pass SQE1 While Working Full-Time: Realistic Schedules, Study Plans, and Strategies for 2026

Practical guide for working professionals preparing for SQE1 — concrete weekly timetables, 3-month and 6-month study schedules, best study methods for time-poor candidates, and burnout management.

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·17 min read

SQE1 MCQ Technique: How to Answer 170 Questions in Time and Maximise Your Score

Master SQE1 exam technique — the read-predict-eliminate method, checkpoint pacing strategy, flagging discipline, and mental strategies for answering 170 MCQs under time pressure.

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·18 min read

SQE2 Explained: Format, Skills Tested, and How to Prepare for Oral and Written Assessments in 2026

Everything you need to know about SQE2 in 2026 — the full assessment format, oral and written skill stations, ethics handling, preparation strategies, costs, pass rates, and common mistakes to avoid.

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·17 min read

Qualifying Work Experience (QWE): Rules, Sign-Off and How to Log It

What counts as QWE for the SQE, how paralegal, pro bono and overseas work qualify, who can sign it off, and the mistakes that cost candidates months.

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·16 min read

Best Free SQE1 Resources and Question Banks (2026)

Every worthwhile free SQE1 resource in 2026 — practice questions, mock exams, Anki decks, study notes and forums, with what each is actually good for.

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·22 min read

SQE1 Land Law Made Simple: The Complete Revision Guide with Key Topics, Rules, and Practice Questions for 2026

A complete SQE1 Land Law revision guide covering registered land, easements, covenants, mortgages, leases, co-ownership, adverse possession, and overriding interests with practice questions.

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·19 min read

Getting a Training Contract After Passing SQE1 and SQE2: What to Do If You Have No Offer in 2026

Practical advice for SQE-qualified candidates who don't have a training contract — QWE alternatives, paralegal routes, application strategies, and how to stay motivated.

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·18 min read

SQE1 Exam Dates 2027: 11 to 22 January, Booking and Results

January 2027 SQE1: FLK1 11 to 15 January, FLK2 18 to 22 January. Seat forms closed 24 September; direct booking 19 to 23 November; results 9 March 2027.

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