SQE pilots
Updated 11 January 2024
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The SQE1 pilot assessments were held 20-22 March. A total of 316 candidates completed three days of assessments at 46 different test centres in England, Wales, Scotland and internationally.
SQE1 in Welsh pilotWe ran a pilot in June 2023 to explore the practicalities of running the SQE1 assessment in the Welsh language, including the process for translation. The findings are summarised below.
SQE2 pilotThe SQE2 pilot assessments were held across five days between 10-11 December and 13-15 December 2019. A total of 167 candidates completed four days of assessments across 31 UK Pearson Professional Centres for the written and Functioning Legal Knowledge tests and across two London-based venues for the oral tests.
SQE2 in Welsh pilotAn SQE2 in Welsh pilot ran in September 2021 to explore the practicalities of running SQE2 assessments in the medium of Welsh.