SQE Revision Timetable
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The SQE1 pass rate is 53%. Most candidates who fail don't run out of knowledge — they run out of time. This tool fixes that.
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July 2026 · SQE1
SQE1 July 2026 — sitting starts 13 July 2026. Registration closes 28 May 2026. All exam dates →
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- 🔄 Auto: rotate subjects based on your weights and confidence
- 🎯 One per week: deep focus on a single subject, in your chosen order
- 📅 2–3 per month: group subjects and rotate within each group
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SQE1 has two separate papers. If you're resitting only one, select it here so your timetable only covers the relevant topics. Ethics & Professional Conduct is pervasive across both and will always be included.
How it works
How the SQE Revision Timetable Works
The generator takes three inputs — your target exam date, your available study hours, and your legal background — and produces a day-by-day revision schedule covering every SQE1 or SQE2 topic in proportion to its exam weighting.
Your study period is divided into four phases:
Systematic coverage of all topics, building core knowledge from scratch. No prior knowledge assumed.
Applying knowledge to problem questions. Moving from knowing the rule to applying it under pressure.
Mixed practice, past paper questions, and intensive revision of weak areas identified during Development.
Light revision of key rules and high-frequency MCQs. Confidence-building, not new material.
Topic weighting follows the SRA's published exam specifications, adjusted using historical SQE1 pass rate data. Solicitors Accounts receives enhanced weight in the Foundation phase because it produces the lowest first-attempt pass rates of any SQE1 topic and requires regular reinforcement rather than last-minute cramming.
Topic weighting
SQE1 Topics and How They're Weighted
SQE1 covers 12 areas of Functioning Legal Knowledge across FLK1 and FLK2. Your timetable distributes study time proportionally, with harder topics receiving slightly more Foundation phase time.
| Topic | Paper | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Business Law & Practice | FLK1 | 15% |
| Property Practice | FLK1 | 12% |
| Contract Law | FLK1 | 10% |
| Criminal Law & Practice | FLK1 | 10% |
| Dispute Resolution | FLK1 | 10% |
| Tort Law | FLK1 | 8% |
| Wills & Administration of Estates | FLK2 | 8% |
| Trusts | FLK2 | 8% |
| Land Law | FLK2 | 7% |
| Solicitors Accounts | FLK2 | 6%* |
| Legal Ethics & Conduct | FLK1 | 4% |
| Constitutional & Administrative Law | FLK1 | 2% |
* Solicitors Accounts receives additional daily practice in the Foundation phase due to its consistently low pass rate across all SQE1 sittings.
Study hours
How Many Hours Do You Need for SQE1?
The honest answer depends on your background, your preparation method, and how efficiently you study. These are realistic estimates based on candidate outcomes, not provider marketing:
No legal background
500–700h
12–24 months
Covering 12 areas from scratch, including Land Law, Trusts, and Wills which non-specialists rarely encounter.
Law degree or GDL
350–500h
12–18 months
Prior doctrinal knowledge reduces Foundation time, but the MCQ format and Accounts Rules still need dedicated prep.
Paralegal or lawyer
250–400h
9–15 months
Specialism depth helps, but the breadth of SQE1 means areas outside your practice still need full preparation.
January sittings have historically outperformed July: 53% in January 2026 and 56% in January 2025, versus 41% in July 2025. If you have flexibility on timing, it is worth factoring in.
These estimates assume structured preparation with quality practice questions, not passive reading. The SQE1 pass rate (53% in January 2026, 41% in July 2025, per SRA data) makes clear that raw legal knowledge is not sufficient without deliberate preparation.
Watch out for this
Why Solicitors Accounts Needs Daily Practice
Solicitors Accounts is the most frequently underestimated topic in SQE1 preparation. It consistently produces the lowest topic-level pass rates across all sittings. Candidates in litigation, corporate, or property often have limited exposure to the SRA Accounts Rules in daily practice, and those who do work in accounts departments sometimes focus narrowly on their firm's specific processes rather than the rules in regulatory form.
⚡ What this means for your timetable
Your timetable includes Solicitors Accounts practice in the Foundation phase more frequently than its 6% exam weight would otherwise suggest. It also returns throughout Development and Consolidation. High-performing candidates treat Accounts as a daily habit, not a topic to cram before the exam.
The mechanics of Accounts (client money rules, the three-way split, prohibited uses, interest obligations) are learnable, but they require repetition. A candidate who practises ledger entries for 10 minutes every study day for six months is substantially better placed than one who does a 20-hour intensive the week before.
How to use it
Getting the Most From Your Timetable
A timetable is a structure, not a guarantee. Candidates who pass SQE1 first time are overwhelmingly those who maintain consistent preparation over months, not those who start well and let life intervene.
Treat study hours as non-negotiable
Block them in your calendar the same way you would a work commitment. The single biggest difference between candidates who finish their timetable and those who don't is treating study as a fixed appointment rather than leftover time.
Use active recall, not passive re-reading
The activities in your timetable are deliberate: MCQ practice, ledger entries, problem questions. Not reading notes. Active recall is the mechanism by which knowledge becomes retrievable under exam pressure.
Track what you get wrong, not what you know
Keep a running list of topics and rules you miss in practice questions. Consolidation phase time should be weighted towards these, not evenly distributed across topics you have already mastered.
Don't abandon the timetable when life disrupts it
Missed days are inevitable over 12 to 18 months of preparation. The timetable is a framework, not a rigid script. If you miss a week, adjust and continue.
Verify your QWE is being documented in parallel
If you're studying for SQE1 while working in a legal role, confirm your qualifying work experience is being properly recorded. The exam and the QWE run in parallel — use our QWE Tracker to stay on top of it.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit the timetable after generating it?
You can restart the generator with different inputs at any time. For permanent edits, use the Print / PDF function to export a version you can annotate manually.
Is the timetable different for part-time vs full-time candidates?
The timetable adapts to your available hours. Whether you're studying one hour per evening or eight hours per day, the topic weighting and phase structure remain the same — only the total hours and timeline change.
Should I do SQE1 and SQE2 back to back?
Most candidates complete SQE1 first, then move to SQE2 preparation after receiving their pass result. The skills-based format of SQE2 requires a different preparation approach — less MCQ drilling, more practical exercise work. The "Both" option generates sequential timetables for each exam.
How does this compare to a course provider's study schedule?
Course providers (BPP, University of Law, BARBRI, and others) include study schedules with their courses, structured around their specific materials. This tool is independent and provider-agnostic — it gives you a framework you can overlay with any provider's resources, or use for self-study.
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