Does paralegal work count as QWE? What qualifies, who signs it off, and how to record it: the SQE route to solicitor without a training contract.

How is SQE1 marked? Scaled scores, the 300 pass mark, quintiles and pass rates explained, so you know exactly what your SQE1 results mean.

Failed SQE1? What happens next: the resit rules, three-attempt limit, 2026/27 fees and dates, and how to plan a stronger second attempt.

The next SQE1 runs 11–22 January 2027. Key dates, the 24 September 2026 seat deadline, the £2,006 fee and how booking works — in one place.

A complete guide to preparing for SQE1: understanding the FLK1 and FLK2 syllabus, choosing a prep provider, and building a study system that actually works.

StudyFlow tracks your SQE coverage across SQE1 and SQE2 — showing what you've covered, what's missing, and what to do next. Here is how it works.

Most SQE candidates can't clearly answer the question that drives every study session: where does my preparation actually stand? Not because they aren't working hard — because none of the tools they're using were built to show them. StudyFlow was built to close that gap: a preparation tool designed specifically for the SQE, tracking what you've covered, what you've practised, and what's still fresh across the full syllabus. Not adapted from something else. Built for this exam, from the ground up. Coming soon. Join the waitlist.

Looking for the best SQE1 study app? This guide explains exactly what a useful SQE app needs to do — and why most tools fall short of what candidates actually need.

The SQE1 Notion Template covers all 13 subject areas across FLK1 and FLK2. Here is exactly what is inside and how it works.

The SQE2 Notion Template is built for the skills stage of the SQE — six assessments, five practice areas, one structured workspace. Here is what is inside.

The Paralegal Pathfinder is a Notion workspace for managing your paralegal job search — applications, CV drafts, interview prep, and firm research in one place.

Preparing for SQE1 isn’t just about working hard — it’s about working with structure. Most candidates struggle not because of the volume, but because their revision lacks a clear system. Having gone through the process myself, I’ve found that a simple, repeatable revision checklist makes all the difference. It keeps you focused, ensures nothing is missed, and builds real confidence as you progress. In this post, I’ll walk you through the exact checklist I used — a practical framework to help you stay organised, revise efficiently, and approach exam day with clarity.

SQE1 preparation isn’t just difficult — it’s chaotic if you don’t have a system. When I sat the exam as part of the first cohort, there was no clear blueprint for how to manage the volume or structure revision effectively. Most of us were figuring it out in real time. What made the difference wasn’t working more hours — it was building a system that could handle the complexity. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how I used Notion to create a structured SQE1 study system — a central hub to organise subjects, track progress, and stay in control of the entire syllabus. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, this will give you a clear, practical framework to follow.

Preparing for SQE1 can quickly feel overwhelming — multiple subjects, endless topics, and the constant question of whether you’re doing enough. The problem isn’t always effort, it’s clarity. That’s exactly why we created the SQE1 Subject Tracker — a simple, practical system designed to help you see what you’ve covered, what’s left, and where to focus next. No guesswork, no chaos — just a clear structure to keep you moving forward.

A single SQE1 MCQ score tells you very little. What matters is per-topic accuracy, trend direction, and whether your performance is improving or regressing. Here is what to track instead.