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SRA SQE Assessment Regulations
Reasonable adjustments
The Statement of Solicitor Competence and the Functioning Legal Knowledge set out in the SQE1 Assessment Specification and the SQE2 Assessment Specification set out the competences and knowledge which all candidates must achieve to demonstrate their ability to practise. The Threshold Standard sets out the standard which must be achieved to qualify as a Solicitor of England and Wales. All...
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SRA SQE Assessment Regulations
Passing the SQE
The SQE consists of two parts, SQE1 and SQE2. SQE1 consists of two assessments, FLK1 and FLK2. Both must be passed to pass SQE1. FLK1 and FLK2 must be taken in a single assessment window, except where the candidate: has attempted both FLK1 and FLK2 and, having passed one of these assessments and failed the other, is having a further attempt at the assessment that they failed; has passed either...
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SRA SQE Assessment Regulations
Mitigating circumstances
Mitigating circumstances are defined as: a mistake or irregularity in the administration or conduct of the assessment; or evidence of bias in the conduct of the assessment; or subject to the Fit to Sit Policy and these Assessment Regulations a candidate's illness or other personal circumstances beyond their reasonable control which have, or are likely to, materially and adversely affect a...
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SRA SQE Assessment Regulations
Mitigating circumstances
Mitigating circumstances are defined as: a mistake or irregularity in the administration or conduct of the assessment; or evidence of bias in the conduct of the assessment; or subject to the Fit to Sit Policy and these Assessment Regulations a candidate's illness or other personal circumstances beyond their reasonable control which have, or are likely to, materially and adversely affect a...
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SRA SQE Assessment Regulations
Definitions
'Assessment Specification': the document produced by the SRA giving information about the content of the SQE 'Assessment window': a period of time defined by Kaplan, during which candidates can sit the assessments. Assessment windows will be shown on the SQE website 'External Examiners': the persons appointed as such by the SRA 'FLK': the Functioning Legal Knowledge required to qualify as a...
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SRA SQE Assessment Regulations
Fit to sit
A 'Fit to Sit' Policy operates for the SQE. Candidates who present themselves for any part of the SQE will be required to sign a declaration that they are fit to sit the assessment. Being 'Fit to Sit' means that the candidate knows of no reason why their performance would be adversely affected during the assessment or why they may subsequently bring a claim for mitigating circumstances.
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SRA SQE Assessment Regulations
SQE2
SQE2 will test oral and written legal skills in accordance with the Assessment Specification for SQE2. In order to pass SQE2 candidates must obtain the overall pass mark for SQE2. The pass mark for SQE2 will be set in accordance with the SQE Marking and Standard Setting Policy.
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SRA SQE Assessment Regulations
Commencement Date
These Regulations govern the SQE assessment from 1 September 2021.
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The prescribed organisations and terms under which Solicitors, RELs and RFLs are allowed to hold client money in their own name
Withdrawals from client account
You only withdraw client money from a client account: for the purpose for which it is being held; following receipt of instructions from the client, or the third party for whom the money is held; or on the SRA's prior written authorisation or in prescribed circumstances. You appropriately authorise and supervise all withdrawals made from a client account. You only withdraw client money from a...
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