January 2025 SQE 1 statistical Report

Earlier this week the SRA released a January 2025 SQE 1 Statistical Report. In this post we review some of the data from the report.

In July 2024, 5,006 candidates took FLK 1 & FLK 2 of SQE 1 and the overall pass rate was 44% (per SRA).

Jan 25 SQE 1 Statistical Report

In January 2025, 6,782 candidates took FLK 1 & FLK 2 of SQE 1 and the overall pass rate was 56%.

This is an increase of 1,776 students and an increase of 12% in the overall pass rate, from July 2024.

The below table was taken from the report and shows the breakdown.

The report contain various data and graphs:

1. Score distribution charts
2. Score quintile chart
3. Performance by practice area
4. Pass rates
   • By ethic group
   • Disability
   • Gender
   • Age category
   • Religion or belief
   • Education
   • Undergraduate degree classification
   • Parent education
   • Occupation of main house hold earner at age 14
   • Type of school attended between ages 11 and 16
   • Qualifying work experience
   • Qualified lawyer
   • First language

Read the full report on the SRA website.

Other Snippets from report

All images are taken directly from the report on the SRA website.

Ethic Group

Per the January 2025 SQE 1 statistical report we still have work to do to bring more diverse people into the legal profession.

Upcoming data

We are expecting SRA to release data on the different course providers and the pass rates later this year. If you are an aspiring solicitor check out Top Resources For Aspiring Solicitors.