SQE1 Prep funding guide

Download the full breakdown of costs and SQE1 funding options

Find out the best available SQE1 funding options for your legal qualification journey

Find out more about SQE1 funding options here

Download our SQE1 Prep funding guide for an overview of the support you can secure to help fund your SQE1 Prep studies and answers to the common questions on the costs associated to SQE1.

How much does the SQE1 exam cost?

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is split into two stages: SQE1 and SQE2. The first stage of the SQE costs £1,798 (i.e. £899 for FLK1 and £899 for FLK2) and is VAT exempt. This is paid directly to the exam provider, Kaplan, upon booking the exam.

From September 2024 the new fee is £1,888 (£944 for FLK1 and £944 for FLK2).

More information on this is available on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) website here.

You may also need to factor in costs associated to travel to and from the exam assessment centre. The SQE1 is assessed through PearsonVUE centres globally.

What is included in the BARBRI SQE Prep cost?

The BARBRI SQE Prep costs cover the preparation for the exam only. The books and their shipping internationally, as well as all necessary materials and access are provided and included in the fee.

Download the funding guide on this page to find out more about your options for funding SQE1 Prep, including SQE scholarships, payment plans, billing options and more.

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