Postgraduate Diploma SQE 1 Preparation Course
Course information
At Nottingham Law School, we are here to support you every step of the way as you prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). SQE 1 is the first milestone on your route to qualification, and our preparation course is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.
The course develops key knowledge and skills for legal practice, with content and assessments closely aligned to the SRA’s SQE assessment specification. You will have access to extensive learning resources, including online manuals, hundreds of SQE-style multiple-choice questions, structured revision materials and regular mock assessments to support focused revision and exam technique.
You will learn to think and act like a solicitor through CV-enhancing activities such as negotiation workshops, complemented by networking opportunities and guest lectures, helping you build confidence for legal practice.
The option of full-time or part-time study modes gives you the flexibility to work alongside your studies.
Find out more about this course here
Apply for a full-time or part-time course through LawCAB using the SQE application form.
Course length
Full-time (6 months) or part-time (5 weekends over one academic year).
Eligibility requirements
A recent minimum 2:2 undergraduate law degree to include a pass in each of the 7 foundations of law in England and Wales or a 2:2 undergraduate degree and have recently acquired the equivalent knowledge and level of attainment of these 7 foundations of law through a recognised course.
Graduate Visa eligibility
Full-time - yes
Part-time - no
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Qualification Level
Level 7
Find out here what the different qualification levels mean.
How to apply
Create a SQE application form from your dashboard.
Select Nottingham Law School from the list of institutions in the course choice section of your form and then select the course, location and start date you want to apply for.
Full details of the application process are available here.
Email Admissions at Nottingham Law School
2026/2027
UK
Full-time (6 months) - £4,920
Part-time (12 months) - £4,920
The SRA SQE 1 assessment fee is not included in the course fee.
International
Full-time (6 months) - £4,920
Part-time (12 months) - £4,920
The SRA SQE 1 assessment fee is not included in the course fee.
Please refer to Nottingham Law School website for information about course fees.
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