SQE Failure Has a Cost- Here's How Students and Law Firms Can Avoid It

Revision Killer began with one goal in mind: to give SQE students something better to revise with. It started with a single idea. A clear, concise set of SQE Study Notes aligned to the SRA syllabus. Notes that would cut through the noise and help students bridge the gap between academic study and the SQE’s fast-paced demands.

We weren’t trying to replace SQE course providers. But the truth is, most students are handed huge volumes of dense materials, often more suited to university modules than to a high-stakes professional exam. Revision Killer was created as a response to that: exam-focused, assessment-ready revision tools built specifically around what the SQE actually tests.

From day one, the approach has been simple, give students the core knowledge they need in a format that’s quick to study, easy to revise and structured around the FLK1 and FLK2 specifications. No academic theory. No unnecessary commentary. Just law, laid out clearly, so you can learn it and apply it.

But good content is only part of the story. It takes someone who’s taught, practised and listened, someone who understands how people learn. That’s where my experience comes in, not just as a solicitor and lecturer, but through years of conversations with students, apprentices and foreign-qualified lawyers trying to navigate this difficult exam. Revision Killer was built from all of that.

Since our first book launched, the range has grown. There are now two volumes of SQE Study Notes (Substantive and Procedural Law), as well as SQE Flashcards and Quiz Cards, all designed to support active recall and flexible learning. And in 2026, we’ll be launching 420 single best answer questions to help students test what they’ve learned.

These aren’t just study tools. They’re a full revision system, built to match the SQE syllabus exactly. Everything works together to reduce overwhelm, save time and increase confidence.

We hear from students all the time about how much simpler and more manageable their revision became. And it's that clarity that sets us apart. Our materials are written for the SQE, not recycled from GDL or LPC content, and the feedback across social media and review platforms has been incredibly positive.

But here’s the real issue: the SQE pass rate.

Each cycle, we see the headlines, falling results, student disappointment, and a scramble for re-sits. In the most recent sitting, the pass rate hit a new low. Some say the cohort was weaker. Maybe. But many of these students are capable, determined, and simply need the right support to succeed.

For firms, this matters. A student who fails doesn’t just lose time or confidence, they may miss a training contract start date. They may lose their offer. And that has knock-on effects for the firm itself, from resourcing to recruitment.

That’s why I believe firms should be putting these materials in their students’ hands. Especially for paralegals, apprentices or career-changers who are balancing work with study. Having access to clear, focused revision tools isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. And the investment is modest compared to the long-term value it brings.

Revision Killer helps people succeed. But more than that, it helps them feel ready, ready to sit the exam, join the profession and take the next step in their careers with confidence.