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The SQE four years on – facts and figures

Data showing who is sitting the Solicitors Qualifying Examination and offering new insights on how candidates are performing.

Sectoral Risk Assessment - Anti-money laundering and terrorist financing

This document sets out information on money laundering and terrorist financing risk that we consider relevant to those we supervise.

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.

Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme external examiner's annual report summary 2024

The Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme (PSRAS) is a compulsory qualification for solicitors and non-solicitors providing legal advice at the police station on a legally aided basis.

Workforce Progress report 2024

Welcome to our 2024 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.

Ethnicity Pay Gap Report 2025

This is the ethnicity pay gap of the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Although we don’t have to publish this by law, we are sharing this information for the fourth year running.

Gender Pay Gap Report 2025

This is the gender pay gap report of the Solicitors Regulatory Authority and covers the statutory reporting up to April 2025.

Solicitors Qualifying Examination: Phase three evaluation

Our latest report looking at how the Solicitors Qualifying Exam is perceived by candidates and other stakeholders.

Evaluating the SQE

We are conducting a long-term evaluation of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and qualifying work experience (QWE).

Compliance officers: A thematic review

Our thematic review looked at how firms and compliance officers approached their roles and responsibilities.