Spoiler alert: it hasn’t The Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) has announced changes to SQE1, cutting the number of questions from 360 to 340 after candidates raised concerns that the assessment can feel rushed and pressurised. In the latest podcast episode,…
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360 340 The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is cutting the number of questions in SQE1 from 360 to 340 following feedback from candidates that the assessment can feel rushed and pressurised. From the January 2027 sitting, each Functioning Legal Knowledge…