What QLTS School does

QLTS School is a private, for-profit training provider specializing in preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), the sole route to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Great Neck, New York, and Ramat Hasharon, Israel, the company targets three principal customer groups: UK law graduates (LLB/GDL), foreign-qualified lawyers (FQLs) seeking requalification, and law firms sponsoring trainee solicitors and paralegals. The company originated as a Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTS) prep provider and transitioned to SQE in September 2021 when the new exam superseded QLTS, leveraging prior format familiarity.

The product portfolio centers on SQE1 preparation (multiple-choice Functioning Legal Knowledge) and SQE2 preparation (written and oral legal skills), delivered through a cloud-based learning management system hosted on Litmos. Course packages include 18 hard-copy textbooks (~3,000 pages), 30 SQE1 mock tests, 300 SQE2 mock exams, 2,500+ practice questions, 5,000+ digital flashcards, 200+ video tutorials, and 200+ podcasts. Mock tests are delivered on a Pearson VUE-style platform that replicates real exam conditions. AI-powered tools include the SQE AI Assistant (powered by OpenAI, combining SRA Assessment Specification with QLTS content), SQE1 Analyser (topic-level predictive performance analysis), and SQE2 Analyser (generative AI feedback on written mocks), all offered as beta features.

QLTS School generates revenue primarily through one-time course enrollment fees, with optional three-month interest-bearing payment plans (£90 administration fee). Pricing is positioned as low as approximately £5,000 for international law firm programmes including prep and exam fees. Volume discounts are available for law firm multi-candidate enrollments. Distribution combines self-serve digital enrollment on qlts.co.uk, free consultations with advisors, mobile apps (iOS/Android), and direct enterprise sales for law firm packages including the SQE Mock Test Suite and the SQE+ hybrid programme (a 2026 partnership with Professional Training combining online and in-person delivery).

Name

QLTS School

Legal name

QLTS School LLC

Website

https://qlts.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QLTS School provides SQE preparation courses, realistic mock exams, and AI-powered study tools for aspiring solicitors in England and Wales, serving international lawyers, UK law graduates, career changers, and law firms through online and hybrid enterprise training programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Exam Preparation and Training

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Licensure Exam Prep (Salesperson/Broker, Appraiser) (EDANAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB), Test Item Banks, Question Authoring & Assessment Design Tools (EDAFADAC)

Keywords

• Solicitor exam preparation
• Legal training courses
• Bar exam prep
• Professional legal education
• Legal qualification training

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. SQE1 Preparation Courses: One-time course enrollment fees for SQE1 preparation, covering access to online learning management system (SQE Learning), hard-copy textbooks, tutor consultations, and mock tests. Course access is provided from enrollment date covering two consecutive SQE1 sittings or until the candidate passes, whichever occurs first. Payment is required in full upon enrollment and is non-refundable.
2. SQE2 Preparation Courses: One-time course enrollment fees for SQE2 preparation, providing access to online learning materials, 120-300 mock exams (depending on package), and optional tutor support for Advantage/Premium courses. Course access covers four consecutive SQE2 sittings or until passage. Non-refundable upon commencement of service.
3. SQE Retake Preparation: Dedicated course packages for candidates retaking the SQE, offering structured retake-focused resources and support.
4. Law Firm SQE Packages: Volume-based per-candidate pricing for law firms, including SQE Mock Test Suite add-ons, SQE+ hybrid programmes, and foreign-qualified lawyer support packages. Volume discounts available for firms enrolling multiple candidates.
5. Payment Plan Administration: Interest-free three-month payment plans offered to candidates with a £90 administration fee. No pre-approval required, available in preferred currency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

QLTS School prepares candidates for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) in England and Wales through online SQE1 and SQE2 preparation courses featuring textbooks, video tutorials, podcasts, flashcards, mock exams, tutor consultations, and AI-powered feedback tools. For law firms, the company delivers bespoke packages including the SQE Mock Test Suite add-on, the SQE+ hybrid training programme, and dedicated foreign-qualified lawyer tracks, sold through dedicated enterprise sales with volume-based pricing.

Product overview

QLTS School is a SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) preparation provider offering structured online courses for aspiring solicitors in England and Wales. The core offering comprises SQE1 and SQE2 preparation courses with multiple package tiers (Basic, Advantage, Premium), providing textbooks, summary notes, video tutorials, podcasts, digital flashcards, practice questions, and mock exams delivered through the SQE Learning platform. AI-powered tools including the SQE AI Assistant, SQE1 Analyser, and SQE2 Analyser enhance personalised learning. For law firms, QLTS offers the SQE Mock Test Suite as an add-on, SQE+ as a hybrid in-person/online programme, and specialised tracks for foreign-qualified lawyers and non-UK firms. The company leverages 15+ years of experience from its predecessor QLTS (previously the route for foreign lawyers) and integrates with Litmos for course delivery and Pearson VUE for exam simulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SQE1 Preparation Course Targeted study resources, tutor guidance, and 30 expert-created SQE1 mock tests (90 questions each across FLK1 and FLK2) with AI feedback, delivered via the SQE Learning platform (Litmos) and accompanied by 18 hard-copy textbooks (3,000+ pages), 2,500+ practice questions, 5,000+ digital flashcards, 200+ video tutorials, and 200+ podcasts. Course access covers two consecutive SQE1 sittings or until the candidate passes.
• SQE2 Preparation Course Practical legal skills training covering legal research, writing, drafting, advocacy, and client interviewing, with 300 mock exams on a Pearson VUE-style platform, tutor support (Advantage and Premium packages), AI-powered written feedback via the SQE2 Analyser, and 100+ legal skills video workshops. Course access covers four consecutive SQE2 sittings or until passage.
• SQE+ Hybrid SQE training programme for UK law firms combining QLTS online preparation resources and AI-powered tools with Professional Training face-to-face cohort workshops, plus post-qualification support bridging exam readiness and workplace competence.
• SQE Mock Test Suite by QLTS Add-on SQE preparation package for UK law firms providing 30 SQE1 mock tests and 300+ SQE2 mock exams on a Pearson VUE-style platform, designed to complement existing training providers and improve firm pass rates.
• SQE for Non-UK Law Firms

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% SQE1 pass rate for candidates completing 25+ mock tests vs 53% national average (July 2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Professional TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026QLTS and Professional Training partnered to develop SQE+, a hybrid SQE training programme for UK law firms. Professional Training delivers face-to-face, cohort-based workshops and professional skills development, while QLTS provides online preparation resources, mock tests, and AI-powered tools. The partnership addresses two common challenges: flexible delivery combining online and in-person training, and post-qualification support bridging the gap between exam readiness and workplace competence.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Helsinki Test Prep (Generic): Generic professional test prep category; included only as a thematic adjacent (specialist high-stakes exam preparation). No direct SQE product overlap - placeholder for the generic professional exam prep category.

Emerging players

• Datalaw / Professional Training: UK-based face-to-face legal training provider and QLTS's explicit SQE+ co-development partner (announced 2026). Comparable as a legal skills training provider, partial overlap on the in-person SQE component for law firms.
• Barbri International (Legal English / Prep): Some international legal English and qualification prep products comparable to QLTS's FQL-targeted offering, but with a much smaller UK SQE footprint than the core Barbri US bar prep business.
• MBL (Mindful Business Leadership) / Law Training Centre: Smaller UK SQE and LPC prep provider, overlapping with QLTS on SQE1/SQE2 courses targeted at LLB graduates and FQLs but with a narrower content catalogue and brand presence.
• OsceAce / OSCMOCK (Legal Skills Practice): Niche SQE oral/written skills practice provider; overlapping with QLTS's SQE Skills Online on legal skills simulation. Useful as an adjacent specialist rather than a full SQE prep competitor.

Broad incumbents

• BPP University Law School: One of the largest UK legal training providers offering full SQE preparation courses, LPC conversion programmes, and postgraduate law degrees. Directly overlaps with QLTS on SQE1/SQE2 prep, but competes more broadly as a multi-product university-style institution rather than a specialist SQE prep-only provider.
• Kaplan (UK): Global test prep and professional training group, which historically operated as the sole SQE assessment provider for the SRA. Offers SQE preparation courses alongside many other professional qualifications, making it a broad incumbent rather than a SQE-focused specialist.
• University of Law (ULaw): The leading UK specialist legal university with comprehensive SQE preparation, LPC, and postgraduate programmes. Overlaps with QLTS on SQE1/SQE2 prep but offers a wider portfolio of accredited degrees and traditional university pathways.

Direct peers

• BARBRI: The dominant US legal bar exam preparation provider, with a model very similar to QLTS: structured courses, large mock-question banks, AI-personalised study plans, and B2B sales to law firms. Comparable as a specialist, content-led professional legal exam prep brand.

Regional players

• The College of Law (Australia/NZ): Australian legal training provider offering PLT and admission pathways; overlaps with QLTS in serving internationally qualified lawyers seeking cross-jurisdictional qualification. Regional peer focused on Australia/NZ rather than England & Wales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups/3094127
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Investors

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