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.
Elite
United Kingdom
Law
70 questions
120 min
50 distinct variants
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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)
35 questions · 60 minutes · ~103 sec/question
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FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q)
35 questions · 60 minutes · ~103 sec/question
SQE 1 scoring & marking scheme
100–1000
Scaled score range
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
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.
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)
Target ~103 sec/question. If a question takes more than 155 seconds, mark for review and move on.
FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q)
Target ~103 sec/question. If a question takes more than 155 seconds, mark for review and move on.
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)
- Constitutional — HRA · 3
- Ethics — SRA · 3
- Contract — Formation · 3
- Contract — Remedies · 3
- Tort — Negligence · 3
- Trusts — Trustees · 2
- Constitutional · 2
- Admin — JR · 2
Sample SQE 1 questions
A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge SQE 1 bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.
FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q) · Contract — Remedies
Q1. Damages for breach of contract aim primarily to:
Why: Correct answer: D — Put the innocent party in the position they would have been in if the contract had been performed. Topic: Contract — Remedies.
FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q) · Trusts — Trustees
Q2. Fiduciary duty of a trustee includes:
Why: Correct answer: D — Acting in the beneficiaries' interests, avoiding conflicts, not profiting from the position. Topic: Trusts — Trustees.
FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q) · Contract — Remedies
Q3. A liquidated damages clause is enforceable if it:
Why: Correct answer: A — Is a genuine pre-estimate of loss (not a penalty). Topic: Contract — Remedies.
FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q) · Trusts — Trustees
Q4. A trustee's "duty of care" under the Trustee Act 2000 requires:
Why: Correct answer: A — Exercising such care and skill as is reasonable in the circumstances. Topic: Trusts — Trustees.
FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q) · Contract — Remedies
Q5. Specific performance is:
Why: Correct answer: B — An equitable remedy ordering a party to perform the contract (discretionary, often for unique goods/land). Topic: Contract — Remedies.
FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q) · Trusts — Beneficiaries
Q6. A "Saunders v Vautier" application allows beneficiaries to:
Why: Correct answer: B — Direct the trustees to bring the trust to an end if all beneficiaries are adult, sui juris, and absolutely entitled. Topic: Trusts — Beneficiaries.
These are a handful of the 3500 unique SQE 1 questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.
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
Our sat skin mirrors the actual SQE 1 testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
3500 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
Free to start
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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.
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Phase 1 — Learn the syllabus
Weeks 1–4
- Work through every section — FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q), FLK2 — Property, Wills, Solicitors Accounts, Land Law, Trusts, Criminal (35 Q) — from your core study material
- Make short notes and a formula/fact sheet you can revise quickly
- Attempt topic questions right after finishing each area
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Phase 2 — Practice & sectionals
Weeks 5–8
- Solve previous-year and practice questions section by section
- Time yourself on FLK1 — Business, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Constitutional (35 Q) and your weakest areas
- Keep an error log and revisit every mistake weekly
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Phase 3 — Full-length mocks
Weeks 9–12
- Take full-length SQE 1 mocks in the real test interface
- Analyse accuracy, time per question and silly mistakes after each mock
- Revise from notes and re-attempt only weak-topic questions
Where SQE 1 can take you
A strong SQE 1 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
Litigation & advocacy
Practise as an advocate in courts after meeting the licensing requirement.
Corporate & in-house legal
Advisory, compliance and contract roles at firms and companies.
Judiciary & public service
A route toward judicial services, public prosecution and legal policy roles.
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 10 free full-length SQE 1 mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 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 10 free for everyone and 40 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 10 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?
- Eligibility for SQE 1 — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SQE 1 practice: 10 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 10 free SQE 1 mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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