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SQE: the story so far

Since its launch in September 2021, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route has reshaped solicitor training, removed unnecessary barriers and provided more flexibility.

SQE Quality Assurance Report 2023-24

Here we explain what we have done to quality assure the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (the SQE) between October 2023 and July 2024. This is the third report since the introduction of the SQE in autumn 2021.

SQE Independent Reviewer Annual Report 2024

This report comments on the progress of recommendations made by the previous post holder in their report published in April 2024. Further recommendations for improvements or enhancements are made, as well as encouragement to continue good practice when it has been observed and identified.

Workforce Progress report 2023

Welcome to our 2023 SRA staff diversity report. It sets out information about our workforce and the progress we are making as we work towards a diverse workforce that reflects our new values – inclusive, proactive, accountable and customer focused.

Consumer vulnerability in the legal market

A feasibility study to consider whether and how we could measure and monitor consumer vulnerability in the legal market.

Regulated population statistics

To provide our stakeholders with timely information about those we regulate, we publish key statistics about the population of solicitors and firms that we regulate. The statistics are updated monthly.

Our Annual Reports for 2022/23

This set of annual reports gives an insight into the core work we do to protect consumers and drive trust and confidence in legal services. They are a key part of making sure we are open and transparent, helping the profession and public understand the work we are doing, while sharing insights on changes in the sector.

Upholding Professional Standards Annual Report 2022/23

This report explains our approach to upholding professional standards through our investigation and enforcement work. It covers new data on our work in this area for the period November 2022 to October 2023, set in the context of the previous six years

Upholding Professional Standards – Diversity Monitoring Annual Report 2022/23

This is the fifth year where we have published findings on the diversity characteristics of people in our enforcement processes. Monitoring the diversity of people in our enforcement processes and taking action on the findings is a vital part of embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in the work we do.

Education and Training Annual Report 2022/23

People who use legal services want to know that they can have trust and confidence in solicitors. We set the standards to make sure those who enter the profession are competent.