SQE 1 (Solicitors Qualifying Examination — Stage 1 (England & Wales)) — Free Online Mock Test
SRA-administered (full exam 360 single-best-answer MCQs: FLK1 180 + FLK2 180). Practice set on Functioning Legal Knowledge: Contract, Tort, Constitutional, Business, Property, Trusts, Criminal, Wills, Solicitors Accounts. · Official language: English.
SQE 1 exam at a glance
SQE 1 full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length SQE 1 mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 70-question, 120-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA); assessments delivered by Kaplan at Pearson VUE centres |
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| Official website | sqe.sra.org.uk ↗ |
| Mode | The knowledge stage of qualification as a solicitor of England and Wales. It has two computer-based assessments — FLK1 and FLK2 (Functioning Legal Knowledge) — of single-best-answer multiple-choice questions, 360 questions in total, each assessment sat across two sessions in a day. |
| Frequency | Held in fixed assessment windows a few times a year, booked through the SRA/Kaplan. |
| Scoring & marking | FLK1 and FLK2 are marked separately, but the pass mark is set across the whole of SQE1 by the SRA. Candidates have a limited number of attempts and must complete all SQE assessments within a six-year period. |
| Language | English (with Welsh available for some elements). |
Who is eligible for SQE 1?
No specific degree is required to sit SQE1, but to qualify as a solicitor you must also hold a degree (or equivalent) in any subject, pass SQE2, complete two years of qualifying work experience, and meet the SRA’s character and suitability requirements.
Last verified July 2026 against SRA — SQE1 assessments. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
SQE 1 section breakdown
The SQE 1 mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q)
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FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q)
SQE 1 scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: SQE 1 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: SQE 1 (pass scaled).
How SQE 1 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
SQE 1 time strategy
With 70 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 103 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q)
- FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
SQE 1 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of SQE 1, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q)
- Civil — Procedure · 6
- Contract — Remedies · 3
- Tort — Negligence · 3
- Civil — Limitation · 3
- Tort — Causation · 2
- Tort — Defamation · 2
- Criminal — Manslaughter · 2
- Business — Companies · 2
FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q)
- Contract — Formation · 3
- Business — Partnerships · 2
- Civil — ADR · 2
- Contract — Remedies · 2
- Tort — Negligence · 2
- Constitutional — Judicial review · 2
- Criminal — Homicide · 2
- Property — Interests in land · 2
SQE 1 difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
SRA-administered (full exam 360 single-best-answer MCQs: FLK1 180 + FLK2 180). Practice set on Functioning Legal Knowledge: Contract, Tort, Constitutional, Business, Property, Trusts, Criminal, Wills, Solicitors Accounts. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's SQE 1 bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for SQE 1
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
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- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what SQE 1 really tests
SQE1 is the SRA’s knowledge stage for qualifying as a solicitor: two assessments (FLK1 and FLK2) totalling 360 single-best-answer MCQs, marked separately but with the pass set across the whole of SQE1. Its breadth — the entire functioning legal knowledge syllabus — is the real difficulty.
Preparation tips
- Prepare the whole syllabus for both FLK papers; the exam rewards broad, applied recall.
- Practise single-best-answer technique — you are choosing the best option, not the only correct one.
- Use the SRA’s official sample questions to calibrate to the real style and standard.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Cramming a few subjects deeply while leaving gaps across the very broad FLK syllabus.
- Treating questions as pure recall instead of applying law to the scenario.
SQE 1 study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Cover business law, dispute resolution, contract, tort, the legal system and legal services
- Learn to apply law to single-best-answer scenarios, not just recall it
- Start timed MCQ practice
- Cover property, wills and estates, solicitors’ accounts, land law, trusts and criminal practice
- Build cross-subject recall across the whole SQE1 syllabus
- Increase mixed timed question volume
- Sit full FLK1 and FLK2 mocks to the two-session-per-day format
- Refine pacing to roughly 100 seconds per question
- Target the overall SQE1 pass standard set by the SRA
Where SQE 1 can take you
A strong SQE 1 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Route to qualifying as a solicitor
- Single national assessment
- Toward SQE2 & admission
- Flexible qualification
Best books & official prep for SQE 1
- SQE1 revision guides (FLK1 & FLK2) — Various (e.g. Revise SQE, University of Law)
- SRA SQE1 sample questions — Solicitors Regulation Authority
Official practice: The SRA publishes the SQE1 assessment specification and free sample questions on sqe.sra.org.uk — practise single-best-answer MCQs across every FLK subject under time.
Previous-year papers: The SRA releases official sample questions rather than full past papers; they are the authoritative guide to style.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SQE 1 exam pattern?
- Solicitors Qualifying Examination — Stage 1 (England & Wales) contains 70 questions across 2 sections: FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q), FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 103 seconds per question).
- Does SQE 1 have negative marking?
- No — SQE 1 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is SQE 1 scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. SQE 1 (pass scaled).
- How can I practise SQE 1 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length SQE 1 mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of SQE 1?
- SQE 1 is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. SRA-administered (full exam 360 single-best-answer MCQs: FLK1 180 + FLK2 180). Practice set on Functioning Legal Knowledge: Contract, Tort, Constitutional, Business, Property, Trusts, Criminal, Wills, Solicitors Accounts. · Official language: English.
- How long is the SQE 1 exam?
- SQE 1 runs for 120 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in SQE 1?
- SQE 1 is split into: FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q), FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. SRA-administered (full exam 360 single-best-answer MCQs: FLK1 180 + FLK2 180). Practice set on Functioning Legal Knowledge: Contract, Tort, Constitutional, Business, Property, Trusts, Criminal, Wills, Solicitors Accounts. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during SQE 1?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the SQE 1 test adaptive?
- No — SQE 1 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many SQE 1 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct SQE 1 variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 3500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free SQE 1 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge SQE 1 test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are SQE 1 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every SQE 1 mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 70-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free SQE 1 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's SQE 1 mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the SQE 1 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. SQE 1 mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the SQE 1 syllabus?
- The SQE 1 syllabus maps to its 2 sections: FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q), FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for SQE 1?
- No specific degree is required to sit SQE1, but to qualify as a solicitor you must also hold a degree (or equivalent) in any subject, pass SQE2, complete two years of qualifying work experience, and meet the SRA’s character and suitability requirements. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SQE 1 practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the SQE 1 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official SQE 1 exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free SQE 1 mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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