The Solicitors Qualifying Examination 1 (SQE1) is administered by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). It replaced the LPC as the primary route to qualification.
Structure
| Paper | Subjects | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FLK1 | Business Law, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Legal System, Constitutional & Administrative Law, EU Law | 5 hours 20 minutes |
| FLK2 | Property Practice, Wills & Administration, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal Law & Practice | 5 hours 20 minutes |
Format
All questions are single best answer (SBA) — select the best answer from five options. There is no negative marking.
Pass Mark
The SRA uses standard setting. Historically, candidates need approximately 57-62% to pass.
When and Where
SQE1 is offered four times per year at Pearson VUE test centres across the UK and internationally.
Cost
The current fee is approximately £1,798 for both papers.