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What Percentage of People Pass the SQE 2 Exam?
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a key milestone for aspiring solicitors in England and Wales. It’s split into two stages—SQE1 and SQE2. After SQE1 is done and dusted, many candidates think that the hardest part is done and the “skills-based” SQE2 can’t be too bad, right? Generally, it is true that the pass rate…
Is SQE2 Harder Than the LPC?
As aspiring solicitors transition to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) framework, a key question arises: is SQE2 harder than the LPC? With the introduction of the SQE reshaping the qualification journey, many candidates—particularly LPC graduates looking to qualify via SQE2—are keen to understand how these assessments compare in terms of difficulty, structure, and preparation. In…
SQE2 Resit Strategies: Turning Failure into Success
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) exams are necessary to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales. While many candidates successfully navigate the SQE2, some may find themselves needing to resit. If you’re among those who didn’t achieve the desired results, don’t be disheartened – it can happen to anyone and is no reflection on you…
How do I Study for the SQE2?
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) represents a significant shift in the way aspiring solicitors qualify in England and Wales. While SQE1 is a multiple-choice exam, SQE2 assesses legal knowledge as well as a range of practical legal skills. This blog post will guide you through effective strategies to prepare for SQE2. Understanding the Structure of…
Is the CIPP/E Exam Hard?
The Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) exam is a highly respected certification in the field of data privacy and protection. As businesses and organizations increasingly prioritize data privacy, the demand for professionals with expertise in this area has surged. But you might be wondering, how hard is the CIPP/E? What do you need to study…
Is the SQE2 Hard?
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is the standard qualification process that you need to complete in order to qualify as a solicitor of England and Wales. The SQE consists of getting two years of qualifying work experience signed off, and passing the SQE1 (a 2-day 360-question multiple choice exam) and the SQE2 (a 5-day practical…
Can I self-study for the SQE2?
With the announcement of rising fees (see SRA notification here), and prep course providers often charging eye-watering fees, it comes as no surprise that an increased number of students are considering self-study. The short answer to the question to “can I self-study for the SQE2” is “yes”. The long answer is, it depends. It is…
How long does it take to complete the SQE2?
One of the most asked questions I get from soon to be SQE2 takers: how long does it realistically take to study for the SQE2? And truth be told, there is not a simple answer and it depends on your personal circumstances. I know people who wizzed through the material and revised for 2-4 weeks…
How to pass the CIPM exams?
If you have already done the CIPP/E or other CIPP certification, then you will have a good understanding of the exam structure and how to approach it. If you have never attempted an IAPP certification before, you may be wondering how to pass the CIPM exams. The CIPM is something you will need to study…
SQE2 Study Approach
Congrats, you have survived the horrors of SQE1 and are now looking to what’s next: the SQE2. You may be thinking that preparation for the SQE2 will be less intense and just focused on legal skills. Not quite, unfortunately. The SQE2 is marked 50% on law and 50% on skills, therefore, unfortunately, you cannot completely…