A practical guide to what preparing for the SQE with QLTS actually looks like — the materials, the support, the sequence and the proof.
Our SQE preparation is built around realistic exam practice, structured study materials, AI-powered feedback and tutor support, all delivered online, self-paced, with multiple package tiers so you can match the level of support to your background and budget. There are no rigid timetables and no fixed cohorts to slot into.
Where you start depends on where you are. The five most common starting points:
You are preparing for SQE1, with or without QWE in progress.
See the SQE1 preparation course →
You are qualified outside England and Wales and typically need to prepare for SQE1 only.
See preparation for foreign-qualified lawyers →
You are preparing for SQE2 — typically after passing SQE1 or as an LPC graduate.
See the SQE2 preparation course →
Your firm has candidates preparing for the SQE and wants structured support.
You sat SQE1 or SQE2 and need a different preparation approach for your next attempt.
Each course is built from a structured library of resources designed to work together. Depending on your package tier, you have access to:
Most candidates move through four phases:
| Phase | What you’ll do |
| Phase I — Diagnostic | Start with an initial tutor consultation to plan your preparation based on your academic and professional background, learning style and available study time. |
| Phase II — Study | Work through the summary notes, videos, podcasts and flashcards in the topic order that suits you. The course is self-paced — you decide how quickly you move. |
| Phase III — Practice | Move from passive study to active practice as soon as you have a base. Short topic-level practice questions, then full timed mock tests under exam conditions. |
| Phase IV — Review | After each mock, review the AI feedback. The SQE1 Analyser shows exactly where you are losing marks, what to revisit and how your timing is holding up. This loop — practice, review, refine — is where the biggest gains in pass rate come from. |
In the July 2023 SQE1 assessment, 94% of QLTS candidates who completed 25 or more mock tests and reported their results passed — compared to the SRA’s overall pass rate of 53% for that sitting. Across subsequent sittings our internal data shows the same trend: more realistic practice, higher pass rates.
That result is consistent with what we hear from candidates: the gap between knowing the law and passing the exam is exam technique under time pressure, and the way to close that gap is realistic mock practice with structured review.
Three reasons our approach works:
The SQE rewards accurate application of legal knowledge under strict time pressure.
Our preparation puts realistic mock testing and exam technique at the centre of the programme, not as an add-on at the end.
We have prepared candidates for the QLTS since its launch in 2011, and for the SQE since its introduction in 2021.
The two assessments share many design principles, and our preparation reflects that lineage.
Most SQE candidates study alongside full-time work. Our courses are self-paced and online, with multiple package tiers so you can match the level of support to your situation.
We believe in our preparation enough to back it with a guarantee. If you prepare with us and do not pass, we extend your access so you can continue preparing — at no extra cost — for your next attempt.
Whichever stage of the journey you are at, the most useful next step is usually to see the course detail and try the materials for yourself.
