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SQE1 vs SQE2: Which Are You Stronger At?

Group of trainee solicitors discussing legal casework and SQE preparation in a modern UK office.

Solicitors qualifying exams, identify your strengths

Preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) means developing both a strong understanding of legal knowledge and the practical skills expected of a newly qualified solicitor. While some candidates naturally excel at learning and applying legal principles, others are more confident when interviewing clients, drafting legal documents or solving real-world legal problems.

Our SQE1 vs SQE2 Strengths Quiz has been designed to help you identify which part of the qualification process best matches your current strengths. By answering a series of short questions about your learning style, confidence and practical abilities, you’ll receive personalised feedback showing whether you’re currently stronger in SQE1, SQE2, or have a well-balanced combination of both.

There are no right or wrong answers, and the results are not intended to predict your exam performance. Instead, the quiz provides a useful insight into where your strengths lie and highlights the areas you may want to focus on as part of your SQE preparation. Understanding this early can help you build a more effective study plan, make the most of your qualifying work experience and approach the examinations with greater confidence.

This quiz can help identify whether you are stronger at:

And help you:

Answer 10 simple questions to help you identify which part of the qualification process best matches your current strengths.

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1. How confident are you with legal writing?

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2. How do you handle exam pressure?

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3. Which legal activity interests you most?

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4. When solving problems you are more likely to:

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5. What best describes you?

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6. In a legal task, you prefer to:

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7. What is your strongest skill?

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8. Which type of question do you prefer?

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9. How do you prefer to study?

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10. Which task sounds most natural to you?

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