
Training Contract vs SQE 2026: What Changed for Qualifiers
Five years after SQE replaced the training-contract-only route, confusion persists about what's actually required to qualify - here's what changed, and what didn't.

Five years after SQE replaced the training-contract-only route, confusion persists about what's actually required to qualify - here's what changed, and what didn't.

SQE2's pass rate has climbed to 80% in the most recent sitting - here's what the numbers actually reveal about where candidates fail and how to build a prep strategy around it.

SQE2 runs across four assessment windows a year - here's how to build a realistic prep timeline around whichever sitting you choose, from booking to exam day.

SQE2 tests six practical legal skills across 16 timed assessments, not multiple-choice recall - this guide breaks down the exam format, skills tested, and timing so you know exactly what you're walking into.

Learn the best ways to prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination without a traditional course. Step-by-step strategies, costs, timelines, and free resources explained.

Understand the SQE2 vs SQE1 key differences: format, cost, pass rates, and how to prepare. Practical guidance for candidates progressing to SQE2.

Burnout is hitting legal careers hard. Find out why young lawyers are worst affected and what the statistics reveal about rethinking a career in law.

AI literacy is no longer optional for lawyers. Discover the tools and courses that legal professionals actually recommend to future-proof a legal career.

Does volunteering count as qualifying work experience? UK law graduates explain what the SRA actually accepts and how to document it correctly.