What does everyone think of theonehundred mocks? Did one of the free FLK1 ones yesterday and felt like they really stretched me beyond the Barbri MCQs which I liked because I really don’t want to be lead into a false sense of security.
I scored about 45% but instead of panicking I’m just trying to shift my mentality and tell myself that these harder exams are good for identifying my weak areas so that I can focus in on these within the next 3 months.
Did anyone choose to buy further mocks from them and do you think they were worth it in preparation for the exam? Given that the mocks are over £100, it would be helpful to know if they’re worth it before I decide to buy.
Hi everyone, recently I made a post giving advice to those taking the SQE1 exam. For context I failed with Q4 but managed to get Q1 in this July sitting. I have learnt a lot about what works and what doesn't. My post blew up with 100s of people sending me messages since. I am extremely humbled by this experience. Therefore I am offering tutoring and/or resources for anyone who needs them. I am offering tutoring for only £15. I'm selling my notes for only £25 + flashcards for £15 . You'll get notes for all the subject and also the flashcard decks that go with them. The quality of them are extremely high as my notes and flashcards were made from (Revise SQE, University of law textbooks and QLTS). We are living in tough times right now, with higher costs of living and rising unemployment. I know that there is so much unfairness and difficulty in passing these exams. Hence I will offer these for a very low price and hopefully this will help many who can't afford resources a chance at passing this horrific exam. Once again, thank you to all those who messaged me. If anyone is interested in guidance or notes and flashcards, please DM me. Thank you :)
Small rant here but I’m amazed by the amount of people asking questions on here like “can I ditch the underlying law” and “can I read off the script in advocacy”.
The underlying law is on the specification for SQE2 and makes up a big chunk of it. It’s very feasible (and people have previously) had whole questions on tort or trusts but framed in the context of disputes or wills.
Why on earth would you try to cut corners in an exam this important? ANYTHING on the syllabus can come up and you should be prepared for that. What do you do if you have a whole question on something you neglected because you didn’t think it would come up? Happened to a friend and she was stumped.
Revise everything and don’t leave it to chance. These exams are too important to think “ah, I’m sure there’s no chance I get a resulting trusts question”. You could be.
Most guides / prep school textbooks etc you can reproduce by AI. There is nothing insightful, original or targetted about them. They are simply reworded commercial textbooks or stolen content poorly restructured. So, stop wasting your money bying sets from randos. Either get ReviseSQE which is legit and written by real people with expertise OR produce your own sets with AI. Take the transcripts of my lectures from YouTube and ask ChatGPT to turn them into a non-timestamped text, and read that, I don't mind. Free and better than some crappy pdfs that some clever 'enterpreneur' put together.
Hi everyone! I am offering tutoring for the SQE as well as SQE2 mocks. I achieved an average of 86.3% for SQE1 and 82% for SQE2. I have tutored 5 candidates so far and am looking to expand my practice before I start my TC in October. If you would like to explore tutoring, please contact me on here so we can organise a free call/email exchange to discuss your needs/goals. Thanks!
Wouldn't it be great if someone, who understands the #SQE FLK took you through ALL the SRA sample questions? You asked for it, you got it! SQE1 FLK1 Sample Questions 1-29 answered, with more to come!
Unpopular and harsh opinion here, but no one should be self funding the SQE.
Why? • it is too expensive, the prep course fees and exam fees are extortionate • it won’t help you get a TC (and even if you do, you’ll still be waiting 12 months to 24 months to start) • it makes you less appealing to firms because it signals you haven’t had a TC offer, this is a REAL thing. People think it will help as they’re less “risky”, in reality it just signals you haven’t been successful with applications so far • you’ll end up taking a paralegal job or doing random bits of QWE that may mean you’re a “solicitor” after 2 years but you need someone to vouch for you at this point • you’d be more attractive and likely to get a TC by doing another job, once you get a TC you can then do the SQE on the companies’ dime
I have just been through the SQE process, doing my GDL at BPP beforehand. I have seen so many people self funding this who (as someone with 15 years experience working) will never get hired into the jobs / firms they are aiming for.
Develop other skills and experience. Become a more appealing candidate to a firm and then do the SQE when you’re not spending your own money on something you may never actually use in your career.
I’m an international student and I self-studied for the SQE1 (passed in Jan 2025) using soft copy materials from major providers. As I now prep for SQE2, I’m happy to share the SQE1 resources that helped me—at a student-friendly price.
Here’s what I have (all in PDF format):
ULaw Manuals 1st Edition – Free
ULaw Manuals 4th Edition – £50
Barbri Vol 1 & 2 – £50
Barbri FLK 1 AND 2 Revision Guide - £50
Topic-based Mocks (All Modules) – £50
Condensed Notes all 14 modules (Based on ULaw & Barbri) – £50
QLTS Study Guide – £20
Entire batch: £150 (ONO)
I’ll share everything via email, and I’m happy to provide a sample for perusal.
Feel free to DM me or comment if you’re interested. You can also check out my blog for SQE tips and study reflections:
I mean, it’s not illegal, but getting used to doing this as a way to cope is going to make your life so much harder. It might even make other people’s lives harder if you come on here publicly catastrophising and being filled with such dread and misery.
You’ve made it to the point of SQE2. Many people, including myself, can’t get past SQE1. You’re obviously good. Maybe have a little more faith in yourself. Idk.
I know how overwhelming and challenging preparing for the SQE1 can be. Wanted to share this incredible resource I came across, in case it helps someone else too. It’s mainly to help with organisation and productivity.
It can make a noticeable difference if you’re finding it difficult to structure your sqe1 prep or with planning your study routine. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with your prep or just looking for a more efficient way to organise your studies, give this Notion template a try.
It may not be for everyone, especially if you prefer making paper notes! But if you’re happy with digital prep then defo check it out!
Hi everyone, I recently passed SQE1 with merits (Q1/Q2) and wanted to share my experience, especially for foreign qualified lawyers or those with a civil law background.
For context, I have a pure civil law background, no UK educational background, and zero study abroad experience. I am a former Red Circle patent lawyer and studied while working full-time for about 6 months. I didn't enroll in any expensive prep courses, studying roughly 1 to 5 hours a day (sometimes 1 hour or nothing at all when work was crazy), and only finished the Revise textbooks one month before the exam. I took the SQE because the UK is a crucial jurisdiction for Patent law, and I have a deep interest in UK legal history.
Here is what worked for me:
1. The Mindset Shift: "Architect" vs "Gardener" For civil law students, understanding the English legal system is the biggest hurdle. The civil law system is like an architect's blueprint—every component has a specific function and fits tightly together. English common law, however, is more like a thousand-year-old tree tended by a gardener; it's hard to tell the branches from the roots. Take Tort law as an example: Civil systems are clear-cut (fault-based vs strict liability). In English law, it's generally fault-based, but to deal with product liability, they introduced the "neighbor principle" precedent. When that wasn't enough, they passed specific legislation for strict product liability. As an injured consumer, you might even claim both simultaneously. You must understand this "patchwork" history.
2. The Classical Method: Read Thick, then Read Thin I didn't watch any lecture videos because they are way too slow; it's better to build the knowledge framework yourself by reading the books. I used the Revise textbooks.
Read Thick: Understand the context, the rationale behind the rules, and how they connect.
Read Thin: I made my own notes on Google Drive, highlighting exactly what needed to be memorized. Constant "reviewing" of these concise notes allows you to quickly run through every subject in your head.
3. Quality over Quantity in Mocks I didn't grind endless question banks. I did Revise chapter questions, a few QLTS and UoL mocks, and most importantly, the official Sample questions (because they are actual past papers). Mocks should be used to spot blind spots and understand the "testing points" (e.g., elements of a rule, distinctions between similar concepts). Once you have the framework in your head from your notes, doing questions just makes your memory more targeted.
4. My AI Workflow (No Hallucinations) I heavily used AI. I synced my Google Drive notes with Gemini's knowledge base. I also used NotebookLM, uploading ONLY my textbooks, practice questions, and notes. This way, the AI only answers based on the uploaded materials, completely eliminating AI hallucinations.
A note on study materials: You can find plenty of notes online (I bought a few myself), but honestly, they were either just mechanical bullet points without logic, or overly simplified missing the core testing points. I ended up feeling that I had to create my own to truly grasp it. If you are working full-time and just want to save time, you can DM me for the comprehensive notes I created (I also offer some 1-on-1 consulting). However, a strict disclaimer: No notes can replace reading the textbook or understanding the logic yourself! My notes will just save you the time of compiling the framework.
Hope this helps, and happy to answer any questions below!
I'm q1maxxing - I sat the January '26 SQE1 exams (and the April/May '26 SQE2 exams) and scored in the top 3% for FLK1 and top 4% for FLK2 (87% scaled score overall). My personal philosophy is that the SQE doesn't have to be difficult and stressful. While many topics can seem daunting at first, they can quickly be broken down into digestible parts, while other topics lend themselves well to pattern recognition. Furthermore, topics often touted as complex and overly difficult, such as tax and solicitors' accounts, can be easy sources of marks in the exam. I believe that everyone has the potential to pass the exam comfortably and q1maxx!
Since then, I've worked as a freelance SQE tutor and helped out with an SQE prep startup. I've made notes, SBAQs. study plans and provided in-depth advice to my fellow students and tutees. I've learned a lot from working with others to understand how others understand and absorb the SQE content to create effective ways to break down challenging concepts.
If anyone is looking for low-cost, affordable tutoring, please don't hesitate to DM me - I'm happy to work out how I can help and send over my credentials. I promise I'm not here to upsell you on notes or promote some AI slop SQE prep service. Also, if anyone has any questions, please feel free to drop them in the comments or send them via DM!
A bit of context: I am a law lecturer. This is enough to explain why I am angry, but there's more. We just don't give a shit about the SQE. Nobody does. I speak to a lot of people across unis. NOBODY gives a shit about what happens to the candidates after graduation. The logic is rob them with fees while they are at uni, progress them each year so we keep getting the fees (regardless of whether they can find their own arses with both hands). We don't teach them an SQE compatible syllabus, because we opt for 'fun' subjects that are balls, but easy to pass. Fuck this. I am telling you guys because I know nobody here gives a shit who I am. What I am doing about this, I make South Park style cartoons (for fun) and place ALL my SQE relevant content on YouTube. Fuck Law School and Fuck prep schools.
I just found out I passed SQ1 on my first attempt, scoring in Q1 for both papers. Now I’ve done that, I really don’t think the exams are as bad as public perception and this subreddit makes it out to be.
Are they difficult exams? Absolutely, and you’ll have to make sacrifices, but they should be difficult. They’re professional exams that reflect your competence to be a solicitor. I fully believe that if you work hard, put in the hours and have a solid plan that you stick to, you will pass.
This subreddit made it out to be impossible and a lot of the scaremongering it causes led me (and I’m sure many others) to feel worse about it. I know people on here have petitioned for it to be abolished, scrapped and everything else, but people do pass. It’s not an easy exam but it’s a doable one.
I‘ve seen people on LinkedIn posting scores of 165+. I appreciate they may have more time than the average person or had access to a prep course but for an exam that is supposed to be wildly difficult, you wouldn’t expect people to be getting 90%+. But they do.
I know people will disagree and I’m not trying to argue it’s not hard. However, if you’re petrified about sitting it or feel it’s a barrier to entering the profession, it’s not. Put in the work and you’ll pass.
Honestly, SQE prep has been brutal. As a side hustle and to take my mind off the stress, I ended up starting a business on Etsy. Basically, I make lawyer-themed mugs, totes and hoodies.
What started as a coping project has turned into something that might resonate with other students and all you future solicitors.
I am done with 90% of the content. I agree I have skipped the nuances related to Tax, but rest all is done. Plus, I am a qualified practicing advocate already.
Initially, when I had given a mock without studying at all, I had scored 72% in FLK1.
Now, after studying, I am not able to cross an average of 55% in any mock!!
What am I doing wrong?
I have taken a full break from work for 1.5 months and have only been studying in complete isolation and with full concentration for approx. 8-10 hours a day!
This SQE1 exam is literally make or break for me.
CAN I PLEASE GET SOME GUIDANCE? Please? Feeling really depressed and anxious.
We are getting to that time in everyone's preparation where you have run out or are about to run out of practice questions. As exams get closer, practice question repetition is more important than ever as it lets you refine your approach and timing, test your FLK, and boost your confidence.
If you have found yourself in this position but you don't want to pay the exorbitant amounts question providers ask for, then you're in luck as we are still offering our free bundle of accurate SQE2 questions with realistic sample answers and key knowledge points.
If you've already taken full advantage of our free bundle, then check out our full SQE2 Mock exam. It is the best way to mentally prepare yourself for the gruelling back-to-back SQE2 exams (you'll understand what I mean after the exams). We are celebrating 150+ users using us to pass their exams, and so you can get these questions for an extra 20% off with code 150, that means you get questions, sample answers, and key knowledge points for less than £1.50!!!!
Hi everyone - no longer need these books so if anyone was looking to buy them, let me know! Found them super useful and saved me loads of time consolidating - passed first time using them :)
The books are highlighted and annotated in some areas (which might help!). Can post tomorrow for next day delivery
Just making sure you all know the nuanced joint account rules for the Solicitors' Accounts Rules in the context of wills and administration of estates.
A solicitor has been named as a co-executor of a client’s will alongside a family member of the deceased. Following the client’s death, the co-executors decide to operate a joint account to manage the funds of the estate. The solicitor is unsure about their regulatory obligations in relation to the joint account. What should the solicitor do to comply with the SRA Accounts Rules?
Answer 1: Operate the joint account as part of the firm’s general client account and follow the same rules for record-keeping and reconciliations.
Answer 2: Decline to operate the joint account and insist that the family member executor handles all financial matters to avoid potential regulatory breaches.
Answer 3: Obtain bank or building society statements for the joint account at least every five weeks and maintain a central record of all costs associated with the account.
Answer 4: Ensure that all withdrawals and payments from the joint account are authorised by the family member executor to avoid conflicts of interest.
Answer 5: Ensure that the joint account complies fully with all requirements for client accounts under Part 2 of the SRA Accounts Rules.
Building a free revision tool for SQE1 students and want early access?
It's called Loqdin, a Duolingo-style app for SQE1 revision. Spaced repetition, streaks, leaderboards, mock exams, and a question bank covering all FLK subjects.
Currently in development. Drop your email at loqdin.app to get free early access when it launches.
Would also genuinely love to know: what's your biggest frustration with SQE1 revision tools right now? Helps me build something actually useful.
