SQE2 Materials 

 

Sample questions

Sample questions give you an idea of the style of questions which may be used to test your ability to apply fundamental legal principles and rules.

Learn more: SQE2 sample questions

 

Example: Criminal Advocacy Exercise 

sqe2-sample-question-advocacy-2023.pdf

 

 

 

Practice the sample questions online

You can review and attempt the sample questions using the on-line Pearson VUE test platform. This includes the search function for the sources for legal research.

Copy and paste functions

Please note that the copy and paste function for the SQE2 written assessments is slightly different to the functionality in the PearsonVue test platform example in the link below. For a full explanation of how the copy and paste function works in the assessments, please see the SQE2 written assessments copy and paste functionality which explains with the use of screenshots and text how you can copy and paste from the question and PDF documents.

Spell check, highlighting, and formatting

There is no spell check or highlighting function for the SQE2 written assessment. The assessment criteria for the SQE2 written assessments refer to clear, precise, concise and acceptable language rather than correct spelling. Guidance on this is provided in the SQE2 assessment specification. Minor spelling mistakes are not penalised and the focus is on the assessment criteria mentioned and how spelling mistakes impact that. Performance in each of the assessment criteria is assessed by trained assessors making professional judgments related to the required standard for the assessment.

Please note, however, that if you are viewing the SQE2 sample question on your own computer or device, your own browser may add tools such as predictive text or a spell check. The assessments are undertaken on the Pearson VUE assessment platform which is a closed platform and does not permit browsers or access to the internet. This means that it is unlikely to have the same functions as those allowed by your own browser.

Formatting (e.g. paragraph spacing, bullet points, font etc) in written exams will not be taken into consideration by markers.

Keyboard overwriting function

If your work is being overwritten as you type and you do not want this to happen, please press the “Insert” key on your keyboard. If this does not resolve the overwriting, please seek assistance from the invigilator.

Learn more: SQE2 exam functionality on Pearson VUE