SQE2 · Practical Legal Skills

Practise the skills.
Earn the qualification.

Practice-focused preparation for the SQE2 assessments: videos, mock tasks, structured feedback, and tutor email support.

Format
16 practical assessments over four days
Each task
45 to 90 minutes, oral or written
Sittings
Twice yearly · April & October
Setter
Kaplan, on behalf of the SRA
The Specification

Six skills,
across four practice areas.

Every SQE2 task tests one of six skills, applied within one of four practice areas. Our 61 mock assessments cover every combination on the specification.

i6 Core Skills Assessed

The six core skills assessed

Client Interviewing and Attendance Note
Advocacy (Oral Skills)
Case and Matter Analysis
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Legal Drafting
ii4 Practice Areas

The four practice areas

  • Criminal Litigation
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Property Practice
  • Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration
iii

Assessment Format

SQE2 consists of 16 practical assessments conducted over 4 days. Each assessment lasts 45-90 minutes and tests your ability to apply legal knowledge in realistic scenarios. Our course provides extensive practice for all oral and written tasks.

How you'll prepare

Plan, learn, draft,
then refine.

Follow our proven method to develop the practical legal skills required for SQE2 success

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FREE

Generate Your Study Plan

Create a personalised SQE2 study plan tailored to your exam date. Our system allocates time for each of the 6 core skills and 4 practice areas.

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PAID

Unlock Your SQE2 Course

Enroll in our comprehensive SQE2 course and gain instant access to all 61 mock assessments. Physical materials shipped within 3-5 business days.

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DAILY

Study with Video Tutorials

Learn from expert-led video tutorials demonstrating best practices for each skill type. Access on desktop and mobile app for flexible learning.

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PRACTICE

Practice & Get AI Feedback

Complete mock assessments and receive AI-powered feedback. Submit up to 3 times per question to refine your skills. Track your progress across all skills on your dashboard.

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REVIEW

Track Progress & Predict Score

Analyze your performance across all 6 skills and get AI-powered score predictions. Review detailed analytics to identify areas for improvement and refine your exam strategy.

What's included

What's Included in Our SQE2 Course

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61 Mock Practice Assessments

Comprehensive coverage across all 6 core skills: Advocacy, Attendance Note & Legal Analysis, Case & Matter Analysis, Legal Drafting, Legal Research, and Legal Writing

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Multiple Submission Attempts

Up to 3 submissions per question allowing you to practice, receive feedback, and improve your performance

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AI-Powered Feedback

Advanced AI analysis providing detailed feedback on your written submissions based on official SQE2 assessment criteria

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Comprehensive Video Library

Expert-led video tutorials demonstrating best practices for each assessment type and skill area

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Study Materials

Electronic and physical SQE2 materials including sample answers, templates, and practice area guides

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Personalized Study Plans

Customized learning pathways adapted to your exam date and skill development progress

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Expert Email Support

Unlimited email support from qualified solicitors for guidance on practical legal skills

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Performance Analytics

Track your progress across all skills and practice areas with detailed analytics and recommendations

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Ready to Master SQE2?

See pricing and inclusions on the courses page, then access materials and mocks from your study dashboard after enrolment.