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Your Ultimate Guide to the SQE
Packed full of tips and experiences from students who have sat the SQE assessments and guidance from our supervisors.
Your Ultimate Guide to the SQE
Packed full of tips and experiences from students who have sat the SQE assessments and guidance from our supervisors.
Looking to take the SQE in 2025?
Remote and flexible, our SQE1 prep course can be taken as a 13 week, 20 week or 40 week course. Explore our upcoming course dates.
Looking to take the SQE in 2025?
Remote and flexible, our SQE1 prep course can be taken as a 13 week, 20 week or 40 week course. Explore our upcoming course dates.
How many SQE1 MCQs can you get right?
Wonder what it's like to sit the SQE1 assessment? Try our sample MCQS as part of our SQE1 demo.
How many SQE1 MCQs can you get right?
Wonder what it's like to sit the SQE1 assessment? Try our sample MCQS as part of our SQE1 demo.
LEADING THE WAY IN SQE prep
THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE online LEGAL EDUCATION
The College of Legal Practice is leading the way in preparing students for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination – the SQE. The SQE has now replaced the Legal Practice Course (LPC) as the preferred route to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales.
Our online legal training programmes are designed to help you pass the SQE, thanks to our experienced team led by CEO, Dr Giles Proctor, who was instrumental in the design of the SQE at Kaplan law school. We are an accredited, fully virtual law school based in the UK, with years of expertise in supporting students through every SQE assessment.
The legal training we offer is carefully designed to be flexible to meet the variety of students taking the SQE, including recent graduates, international students and those converting to law. We collaborate closely with partner firms and Universities, developing their SQE programmes that meets their needs. Designed for online, our courses are flexible, affordable and accessible.
Our not-for-profit ethos means we keep our programmes low-cost and high-value. Taught by experienced solicitors, our content is grounded in real-world legal practice, with expert personal supervision and support, highly rated by our students. The College of Legal Practice is backed by over 50 years of experience in legal training, through The College of Law in Australia, helping give you the best chance of passing the SQE.
Our online SQE programmes:
Our Developing Legal Professionals programme offers a range of accredited law courses for aspiring solicitors. They are all fully online and highly interactive, with live group and individual sessions to support your legal studies.
SQE Preparation Courses
Our SQE1 and SQE2 preparation courses fully prepare you for the SQE assessments, setting you up for success. Delivered online with exceptional 1-2-1 support.
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LLM in Legal Practice (inc. SQE Prep)
Our LLM in Legal Practice programme includes preparation courses for SQE1 and SQE2 and develops the transactional skills and competencies required by NQ solicitors. All culminating in a full Masters degree.
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Graduate Diploma in Law
An accredited law foundation course for non-UK law graduates, it will give you a strong a foundation in law, prior to starting to prepare for the SQE.
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Legal Business Skills Training
Develop your practice with our legal business skills and unique O Shaped Skills modules.
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“It is official! I am over the moon to be admitted as a solicitor after qualifying under the SQE route. I am very grateful for all the support I received at the College of Legal Practice and for their brilliant preparation for both SQE1 and SQE2.”.
In this short film, Dr Giles Proctor, CEO of The College of Legal Practice, shares with you the College’s history, expertise and our approach to training for the SQE exams:
Why choose The College of Legal Practice?
Flexible affordable study
We offer the lowest-priced accredited SQE prep module, and 24% of our students choose the College because of the flexibility
Experts in the SQE
Specialists in the SQE, advising on likely SQE performance with SQE Ready Reviews for every student
Designed for online
Accredited online courses backed by 25 years of digital learning expertise
Designed for legal organisations
We work collaboratively with law firms and Universities to tailor training to meet the specific needs of your organisation. Our clients include Reed Smith, Fletchers, Ashfords, Browne Jacobson, Clarke Willmott and Al Tamimi. Backed by 50 years’ experience in professional legal training through The College of Law Australia, our accredited law modules combine practical skills with academic rigour to meet real-world needs. Our supervisors are experienced solicitors, offering their individual expertise to support the practice of your trainee’ legal practice knowledge and skills.
At the forefront of the transition to the SQE, The College of Legal Practice is a safe and experienced pair of hands, providing the best platform to help your paralegals and trainees qualify and progress as legal professionals. We offer Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (GSA) Programmes, SQE preparation and transactional legal skills training for your future trainees and employees.
Success Stories
Out of our 2023 students:
77% were satisfied or very satisfied with their courses
85% were satisfied or very satisfied with their personal supervisor
73% of students would recommend the course to others
Ruth Ekong
Ruth had completed the LPC, and passed SQE2 first time in 2023, she is now a solicitor and director at Fitch Solutions.
Read Ruth's story
Ben Palmer
Ben is on the LLM in Legal Practice, has passed SQE1 . Ben is currently a Senior Paralegal at Taylor Wessing.
Read Ben's story
Emma Powell
Emma passed the very first SQE1 and SQE2 assessment, she is now an in-house solicitor at Morris & Company.
Read Emma's story
Give yourself the best chance to succeed in the SQE
Access our SQE guide now. The College’s unique guide to the secrets of the SQE includes:
SECRETS TO SQE SUCCESS GUIDE
OUR CLIENTS & PARTNERS
We are pleased to be working with range of firms, Universities and organisations to support the career development of legal professionals.
COURSE DEMOS AND SAMPLE MATERIAL
Take a look at the SQE preparation course materials for yourself. View the learning portal, practice Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for SQE1, and see skills tasks for SQE2.
Student View
Hear from our GDL, SQE and LLM students as they share their experiences of the SQE and studying with The College of Legal Practice.
Student experiences
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Latest News & Insights
Stress, the SQE, and support for aspiring solicitors: The mental health challenges of accessing the solicitor profession
World Mental Health Day is a time to reflect on the growing awareness of mental health challenges in various industries. While discussions around mental health are broadening, the legal profession in the UK, particularly for solicitors and those aspiring to enter the profession, can all too often be a high-stress environment that is slow to change. In this article, we look specifically at the SQE and the impact this could potentially have on aspiring solicitors' mental health.
Reed Smith launches refreshed ‘Professional SQE Programme’ with The College of Legal Practice
Global law firm Reed Smith today announces 26 exceptionally talented future trainees have commenced a refreshed and innovative Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) trainee programme with the firm. The firm is partnering with The College of Legal Practice (CoLP) to provide its refreshed training path. CoLP has been providing practical legal training modules for Reed Smith trainees since 2022, with specifically designed modules that enhance practice knowledge and client skills in key areas.
SQE1 July 2024 Report - Lowest SQE Pass Rate Ever Recorded
The SRA released the SQE1 July 2024 report, which highlights the pass rate of those who sat that assessment and provides a breakdown of the candidate data, including gender, education, ethnicity and much more. We've run through the SQE1 data for you in this article and highlighted key information and trends.
College FAQs
What courses do you offer?
The College offers SQE preparation courses, an LLM in Legal Practice that prepares students for the SQE, and a law conversion course, the Graduate Diploma in Law.
How much do SQE courses cost?
The SQE1 preparation course costs £1,800, the SQE2 preparation course course costs £2,300 and the LLM in Legal Practice course fees are £7,245.
Can I fit SQE studies around work?
Yes, but some flexibility is helpful for you to make the most out of the courses and give yourself the best opportunity to pass the SQE. The preparation course online learning is flexible, and you work to weekly deadlines. However, there are live, virtual 1-2-1 and group sessions and assessments scheduled Monday-Friday, 9-5, that you will benefit from attending.
Can international students study with you?
Yes, we have lots of international students studying with us at the College. The course fees are the same for students based abroad, and the design of the online learning ensure that the majority of the learning can be completed at any time. There are live sessions that may be difficult to attend in different time zones, but many of them are recorded.