Legal Education

QWE and SQE preparation programme

Live online workshops, real casework, and structured QWE — from a practising FTP advocate.

Who it's for

Training for people serious about qualifying as a solicitor

SQE Candidates

Preparing for SQE1 or SQE2 and want structured skills training alongside your studies, from someone who practices every day.

QWE Candidates

Building your qualifying work experience and need real casework, supervision, and sign-off from a qualified legal professional.

Law Graduates

Completed your degree or LPC and looking for a practical route into legal practice without a traditional training contract.

What's included

Everything you need — workshops, casework, and supervision

The programme combines live online skills workshops, self-study, and real casework experience. You build legal skills in practice, not just in theory.

6 × 3-hour live online skills workshops
3 × 1-hour supervision meetings
Timetabled at weekends for maximum flexibility
Online learning and self-study materials
Live casework — real cases, real clients
BARBRI SQE1 discount (£299 off with code SQE10SQE1)
£100 refund from Sequentus on BARBRI enrolment

How it works

From enrolment to qualification

Workshops

6 × 3-hour live online skills workshops at weekends over 8 weeks.

Self-study

Online materials and case studies between sessions at your own pace.

Live casework

Real cases alongside the Sequentus team — drafting, research, client work.

QWE sign-off

Ongoing supervision and sign-off from a qualified legal professional.

In-house training

SQE 1 and SQE 2 coverage

The programme covers the competencies tested across both stages of the SQE.

SQE 1 — Functioning Legal Knowledge

Business Law and Practice
Dispute Resolution
Contract
Tort
Legal System of England and Wales
Constitutional and Administrative Law
EU Law
Property Practice
Wills and the Administration of Estates
Solicitors Accounts
Land Law
Legal and Equitable Interests in Land
Trusts
Criminal Law and Practice
Human Rights

SQE 2 — Practical Legal Skills

Client Interviewing and Attendance Note
Advocacy and Persuasion
Case and Matter Analysis
Legal Research and Written Advice
Drafting
Legal Writing

Fees

Transparent, all-in pricing

One fee covers all workshops, supervision, and casework for the programme period.

Next cohort

March Cohort

£1,695

Starts 22 March 2026 — online, live

21 hours of live workshops
Online self-study materials
Live casework experience
QWE supervision and sign-off
BARBRI discount included

May Cohort

£1,695

Starts May 2026 — online, live

21 hours of live workshops
Online self-study materials
Live casework experience
QWE supervision and sign-off
BARBRI discount included

September Cohort

£1,695

Starts September 2026 — online, live

21 hours of live workshops
Online self-study materials
Live casework experience
QWE supervision and sign-off
BARBRI discount included

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What is the SQE?

I have already signed up for an SQE preparation programme with another provider, can I still participate?

Can I pay the £1695 fee by instalments?

Is this programme an SQE preparation course? What is the difference between Sequentus and other providers?

What does the £1695 fee cover?

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

Can I just do the 8-week QWE skills training?

What happens if I do not pass the QWE skills training programme?

What are the entry requirements for the programme?

Are there set working hours? How many hours per week do I need to work?

How do I know that the programme will help me complete the SQE?

Are there opportunities for paid work?

Do I need to come to your offices to do the QWE?

Education

Sheffield students ready to undertake pro bono

Over the course of the next six week, students from the University of Sheffield will be joining our…

Mar 2026

Education

New dates for QWE skills training announced

The next intake of our QWE skills training courses will be in March, May and September 2026.

Nov 2025

Education

City Bar / LLM students join for 2025/26

A warm welcome to the latest group of students from City Law School, who will be developing their…

Sep 2025