SQE1 Prep: Exam-Track

SQE1 Prep: Exam-Track

This Course at a Glance

• Targeted study for your upcoming SQE1 assessment
• Ideal for those with a recent UK law degree (2:1 or above) and/or relevant practice experience
• Course access aligned directly with your chosen assessment window
• Comprehensive content designed to meet the SQE1 assessment specification
• Benefit from unlimited tutor support and extensive mock assessments
• Your focused SQE1 preparation course for success

Are you a highly motivated law graduate or an experienced legal professional ready to conquer the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1)? The SQE1 Prep: Exam-Track course is your intensive and streamlined solution to prepare for the SQE1. This SQE1 preparation course is specifically recommended for those who have recently obtained a UK law degree with a 2:1 or above and/or possess practice experience in several areas covered by the SQE1.

By enrolling on the SQE1 Exam-Track, you will gain course access until the conclusion of your chosen relevant assessment window, providing a concentrated period of study tailored to your exam date. Our learning content is meticulously designed to meet the SQE1 assessment specification, ensuring you cover all necessary areas of law and practice with precision.

Getting started

learndirect, in partnership with the Law Training Centre, offers specialised legal training designed to accelerate your journey to becoming a solicitor. The SQE1 Prep: Exam-Track is a nationally recognised SQE1 course, structured to guide you efficiently through the rigorous SQE1 syllabus. We understand that focused preparation is key, and our comprehensive online delivery ensures you are fully equipped for your assessment without compromising on quality. This is the SQE preparation course designed for committed learners aiming for a specific exam sitting.

What support is available?

Our dedicated support team is here to guide you every step of the way through your SQE1 prep.

• FLK1 and FLK2 subject forums: To raise queries with other learners and receive insights from tutors.
• Unlimited tutor support: 1-2-1 contact with subject matter expert tutors via email, telephone, and video call for queries on learning content, with a response time of up to 48 hours within the working week.
• Personal academic coach: Provides additional support in structuring your studies, revision planning, and guidance on next steps.
• Student services team: On hand to assist with any advice, including course guidance, pastoral requirements, or IT support.

Modules

The learning content for our SQE1 preparation course has been specifically designed to meet the SQE1 assessment specification. Each subject area is divided into topics to match the areas of law and practice listed, allowing for ease of reference and tracking of progress. The content is consistently updated in line with any developments or changes made by the SRA to the assessment specification.

SQE1 FLK1 Prep

• Legal Systems, Constitutional Law, EU Law and Legal Services
• Contract Law
• Tort Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Business Law and Practice
• Ethics (pervasive across both assessments)

SQE1 FLK2 Prep

• Criminal Law and Practice
• Land Law
• Property Practice
• Wills and Administration of Estates
• Trusts Law
• Solicitors Accounts
• Ethics (pervasive across both assessments)

Entry Requirements

The SQE1 Prep: Exam-Track is recommended for those who have recently obtained a UK law degree with a 2:1 or above and/or have practice experience in a number of the areas studied on the SQE1. There are no other specific academic prerequisites to enrol on this SQE1 course.

Enrolment dates

• For the January 2026 SQE1 assessment: Enrol now! The last date to enrol is October 27, 2025. Course access will expire on January 31, 2026.
• For the July 2026 SQE1 assessment: Pre-enrol to start from December 15, 2025. The last date to enrol is April 27, 2026. Course access will expire on July 31, 2026.

Not sure which SQE1 assessment window to aim for?

Please consider our SQE1 Prep Flexi-Learn course options to give yourself the option of multiple assessment windows within your course access. This SQE1 preparation course is designed for those with a clear exam target.

A variety of learning resources are provided to suit different learning styles and are designed to build knowledge and understanding of each topic, alongside revision and application. Our flexible online learning guides you step-by-step through your study of the SQE1 syllabus, ensuring you are thoroughly prepared for the SQE1 course assessment.

Key learning resources include:

• Extensive bank of study resources
• Flexible, online learning
• On-demand mock assessments
• Unlimited tutor support

Induction:

• On-demand induction presentation: Provides an overview of the course, resources, and support. Followed by a 1-2-1 or group induction with your personal academic coach.
• Study planner: An editable study planner to help you plan your study with start and completion dates.

Foundations to the SQE

To help you get started on the SQE, you are provided with foundation content dealing with:

• An introduction to law: Providing insight into the role and purpose of the law.
• Components of the SQE: Direction on the requirements for each assessment, guidance on Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), and the Law Training Centre’s QWE training record.
• Study skills and preparation for assessment: Guidance on study skills, methods, and what to do before, during, and after the assessment.
• Ethics and professional conduct: Ethics and professional conduct are examined pervasively across all subject areas in the SQE assessments.

On-demand learning content

• Recorded lectures: Providing an introduction to and summary of each topic to be studied.
• E-learning materials/course notes: Core learning content provided in an engaging, interactive way through our e-learning application, also available as downloadable course notes.
• Lexis+ UK subscription: Allows for additional reading to assist in depth of understanding.

Self-reflection and knowledge retrieval

• Self-test questions: Over 2000 short-answer questions designed to assess understanding and recollection of learning content and identify areas to revisit. Available to complete and repeat at any time with suggested answers.
• Multiple choice questions (MCQs): Over 1500 MCQs designed to test your functioning legal knowledge and provide practice for the assessment format. Answers are automated with correct answers and explanations provided.

Revision and exam practice

• Mock questions: Over 1000 mock questions are designed in the form of SQE1 assessment style multiple choice questions, requiring a single best answer response. These are more complex than standard MCQs, drawing on multiple areas of knowledge to meet the SQE1 assessment objectives.
• The mock questions feature in the following ways:
  • Subject area mock questions: Over 350 mock questions across subject areas, designed to test understanding and application after each subject.
  • Recorded workshops: A library of over 150 revision workshops featuring over 500 mock questions across the FLK1 and FLK2 subject areas, available on demand. Includes answer explanations and guidance on MCQ exam technique.
  • Weekly live workshops: New mock questions in weekly live FLK1 and FLK2 workshops for real-time practice with tutor support (recorded for anytime access).
  • Timed mock assessments: An FLK1 and FLK2 timed mock assessment, each with 90 questions, to best represent the actual exam sitting. Answers and explanations are provided upon submission.

Upon successful completion of your SQE1 preparation course, you will have acquired the comprehensive knowledge and skills required to confidently sit the SQE1 assessment. This SQE1 course is specifically designed to prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, which is a key step towards becoming a solicitor in England and Wales.

Additional course features

Lexis+ UK Certification

Lexis+ UK is a leading research platform from LexisNexis, offering the largest collection of UK law, up-to-date legislation, case law, commentary, and comprehensive practical guidance. Learners can also obtain Lexis+ certification for both Legal Research and Practical Guidance, nationally recognised by law firms. Access will be provided to Lexis+ UK during the period of the course up to the completion of the final assessment.

• Lexis+ UK Legal Research Certification: Two levels (Foundation and Advanced) test your ability to research legal material and your familiarity with the Lexis+ UK Legal Research module.
• Lexis+ UK Practice Guidance Certification: Tests your ability to research and apply legal material and your familiarity with the Practical Guidance module on Lexis+.

Study tools

• FLK checklists: Downloadable checklists to assist in tracking your study of functioning legal knowledge (FLK) in accordance with the SQE1 assessment specification.
• Study planning: A downloadable calendar, course overview, and various study planner options to successfully plan and track your progress. Your personal academic coach will assist you in creating a tailored study plan.
• Exam preparation kit: Includes editable templates for subject checklists, study sessions, exam preparation overview, key cases, key definitions, study review, study to-do list, and daily/weekly/monthly study planners.

Passplus Guarantee

Recognising that the SQE1 is a high-stakes assessment, both of our SQE preparation courses include our exclusive Passplus Guarantee. This guarantees course access and support for one additional attempt at the FLK1 and/or FLK2 assessment should you need it, provided you have completed 90% of the course content before undertaking your assessment (excluding attendance at weekly live workshops). The Passplus guarantee offers up to 12 months of additional course access, allowing you to choose from the next two exam windows following your result.

This SQE1 preparation course is a pivotal step towards a career as a solicitor in England and Wales. By successfully completing this SQE1 course and passing the SQE1 assessment, you will demonstrate the functioning legal knowledge required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). This is an essential milestone for anyone pursuing a legal career, opening doors to Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) and further steps towards qualification.

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