UK: Chambers Most List 2027 Released for Barristers' Sets

The SQE is the new centralised assessment system introduced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in England and Wales, replacing the previous Legal Practice Course (LPC) route as the primary path to qualifying as a solicitor. It is divided into two stages: SQE1, which assesses functioning legal knowledge (FLK1 and FLK2), and SQE2, which assesses practical legal skills. Passing SQE1 is a mandatory prerequisite for progressing to SQE2. The SRA, as the regulatory body for solicitors, is responsible for setting the standards, administering the examinations, and reporting on the outcomes. Key parties involved include the SRA, aspiring solicitors, legal education providers (universities and private course providers), and law firms that recruit and train future solicitors.