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Independent SQE provider reviews, study guides, cost breakdowns and career advice. Every comparison is based on publicly available SRA data.
SQE Provider Reviews & Comparisons
Honest, data-driven review articles on every major SQE course provider - pass rates, costs, and who each course is actually best for. No provider pays to appear here.
BPP SQE Review 2026: Pass Rates, Fees & Is It Worth the Premium?
BPP SQE review 2026: the UK's second-largest provider. Real BPP SQE pass rates, full cost breakdown (from £12,000), student survey data and a direct verdict on whether BPP SQE is worth it.
Best for City firmsUniversity of Law SQE Review 2026: Pass Rates, LLM Cost & Honest Verdict
University of Law SQE review 2026: 64% SQE1 pass rate, 89% SQE2. LLM with SQE from £15,150. Is ULaw SQE worth the premium? Full breakdown of ULaw SQE cost, pass rates and LLM options.
Widest campus networkBARBRI SQE Review 2026: Pass Rates, Cost & Is It Worth It?
BARBRI SQE review 2026: £5,899 for SQE1 and SQE2 prep. Self-reported 58% SQE1 and 85% SQE2 pass rates. Full breakdown of BARBRI SQE cost, fees, features and an honest verdict.
Best value with tutorIs City University Worth It? Honest SQE Course Review 2026
City University charges £9,500-£11,500 for SQE prep with self-reported 62% SQE1 / 87% SQE2 pass rates. Is the London university prestige worth it? Honest analysis of costs and alternatives.
Strong London campusIs College of Legal Practice Worth It? Honest SQE Course Review 2026
College of Legal Practice charges £4,900 for SQE1 + SQE2 prep (£2,200 + £2,700). Not-for-profit, Office for Students accredited, and cheaper than BARBRI. Honest analysis.
Flexible online studyIs FQPS Academy Worth It? Honest SQE Course Review 2026
FQPS Academy charges £3,500 for SQE prep-second-cheapest provider. Budget-friendly online self-study. Is it worth £1,000 more than QLTS School? Honest analysis.
Specialist SRA providerIs QLTS School Worth It? Honest SQE Course Review 2026
QLTS School charges just £2,500 for SQE prep-the cheapest provider. But is ultra-budget the smart choice? Honest analysis of what you get (and don't get) for the lowest price.
Most affordable optionBPP vs University of Law: Which SQE Course Is Actually Worth It? (2026)
Head-to-head comparison of BPP (£12,200-£14,300, 68% pass rate) vs ULaw (£15,150-£18,850, 64% pass rate). Which offers better value? Honest verdict with detailed comparison.
Best SQE Prep Courses 2026: BPP, BARBRI, ULaw & Kaplan Compared
Best SQE prep courses 2026: honest comparison of BPP, BARBRI, University of Law, Kaplan and more. Real pass rates, verified pricing and who each SQE prep course actually suits. Independent.
* Self-reported pass rates - unaudited figures not verified by the SRA. National SQE1 pass rate: 53% (Jan 2026). View full SRA pass rate data →
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SQE for Non-Law Graduates 2026: Complete Guide to Qualifying Without a Law Degree
SQE for non-law graduates 2026: you do not need a law degree to qualify as a solicitor. Full guide to the routes, conversion options, best prep courses, QWE requirements and realistic timelines.
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LLM with SQE 2026: Every Programme Compared — Cost, Structure & Who It's For
LLM with SQE explained: what it is, which universities offer it (ULaw, BPP, Nottingham, City), full cost breakdown, and who the LLM SQE route actually suits. Complete 2026 guide.
CILEX Route to Solicitor 2026: CPQ, Costs, Cross-Qualification and the Stigma Truth
The complete guide to qualifying as a solicitor via CILEX in 2026. CPQ route explained, 2,300 hours qualifying experience, SQE exemptions, cross-qualification to the SRA, and the honest truth about stigma at City firms vs everywhere else.
SQE Reasonable Adjustments and Extra Time: How to Apply in 2026
A practical guide to requesting reasonable adjustments for SQE1 and SQE2, including extra time, separate rooms and assistive technology. Who qualifies, what evidence is needed, and how the process works.
SQE2 January 2026 Results: 80% Pass Rate — But the Diversity Data Is Alarming
The January 2026 SQE2 overall pass rate was 80% (1,141 candidates). But the diversity breakdown tells a harsher story: Black candidates passed at 53%, age 45-54 at 38%, 2:2 graduates at 53%. Full SRA data analysis.
SQE1 Topics Ranked by Difficulty 2026: Where Candidates Actually Drop Marks
SQE1 has 12 topics across FLK1 and FLK2. This ranks them by actual difficulty based on SRA pass rate data and community feedback, so you know where to spend your revision time.
Kinnu SQE Review: The Smarter Way to Survive SQE Prep
An honest look at Kinnu's AI-powered SQE platform: what Lara AI actually does, where Prep Score earns its pitch, and whether it's worth £48/month.
How to Tackle SQE Resits: A Practical Guide for 2026
Failed SQE1 or SQE2? Here's how to read your SRA result letter, work out where you actually went wrong, and build a revision plan that targets your weak areas rather than starting from scratch.
Which SQE Provider Gives Refunds If You Fail? (2026 Guide)
Most SQE providers keep your fees if you fail. A small number offer conditional refunds or retake coverage. Here's what each provider actually offers and what the small print says.
What Happens If You Fail SQE2: Resit Rules, Why Prepared Candidates Still Fail, and How to Prepare Differently
Failed SQE2 despite feeling prepared? You're not alone. This guide covers the resit rules, the real reasons experienced candidates fail, what to do before resitting, and how to approach your preparation differently the second time.
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