# Practice Works

> AI-native practice app for professional qualification prep. We help aspiring professionals pass hard qualification exams with intelligently adaptive, personalised study tools.

## Company
- [Home](https://www.practiceworks.io/): Overview of Practice Works products and learning philosophy
- [About Us](https://www.practiceworks.io/about/): Company background, mission, and team

## Products
- [Law Drills](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/): SQE exam preparation platform for aspiring UK solicitors. 100K+ AI-generated questions, adaptive learning.
- [Bear the Bar](https://www.practiceworks.io/bearthebar/): US Bar Exam preparation for MBE and MEE. 70K+ questions with personalised curation.
- [Adaptilyst](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/): CFA exam preparation with unlimited MCQs covering the full CFA syllabus.

## Law Drills Research
- [What do students really say about ReviseSQE?](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/revisesqe-student-experiences/): ReviseSQE review for 2026: what passers actually say about the textbooks, mock exams, and pricing, plus whether ReviseSQE is enough on its own to pass SQE1.
- [What is the SQE1 pass mark? Pass rates, FLK scores, and quintiles explained](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/sqe1-pass-mark/): The SQE1 pass mark is a scaled score of 300 out of 500, but the raw score you need changes every sitting. Here's how it works, plus pass rates and quintile breakdowns.
- [Best free SQE1 question banks and mock exams: 800+ questions (2026)](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/free-sqe1-mcqs-complete-guide/): The best free SQE1 question banks and mock exams for 2026. Over 800 questions from 7 reputable providers, including SRA official questions and full-length mocks.
- [QLTS mocks for SQE1 2026: pricing, difficulty, score prediction](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/qlts-mocks-complete-guide/): QLTS mocks for SQE1: 2026 pricing, difficulty against the real exam, what your score predicts, and whether QLTS is enough on its own or a supplement.
- [Am I ready to pass SQE1? What your Law Drills scores mean for exam day](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/score-guide/): Aim for 65-70% on Law Drills MCQ practice to maximise your SQE1 chances. Our January 2026 data shows approximately 90% of candidates scoring at this level passed their exam.
- [How to Pass Your SQE Resit: A Guide for Second Attempts](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/how-to-pass-sqe-resit/): Strategic guide for SQE resit candidates covering common failure causes, effective study techniques, mock exam strategies, and building resilience.
- [The Essential Guide to SQE1 Study: Tips and Strategies](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/the-essential-guide-for-sqe1-study/): Comprehensive guide helping aspiring solicitors prepare effectively for SQE1 through structured planning, strategic study techniques, and mock exam practice.
- [Best SQE Study Materials for 2026: A Data-Driven Guide](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/best-sqe-study-materials/): Data-driven guide to the best SQE study materials for 2026. Covers practice MCQs, revision notes, textbooks, and video resources from 500+ candidates.
- [SQE1 topics explained: how many questions per topic in 2026?](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/sqe1-questions-per-topic-breakdown/): See exactly how SQE1 topics are distributed across FLK1 and FLK2, with the SRA's official weightings, question counts per subject, and study time allocation guidance.
- [The Mega List of SQE Resources for Exam Preparation](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/mega-list-of-sqe-resources/): Guide to 15+ essential SQE resources including free practice questions, paid mock exams, study planners, flashcards, and active support communities.
- [SQE1 pass rates by provider: who actually has the best results? (2026)](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/sqe1-pass-rates-comparison/): SQE1 pass rates compared: QLTS School 94%, BPP 83%, Law Drills 78%, BARBRI 72%. See engagement thresholds, the national average (41%), and historical trends.
- [How Do Different Providers' SQE Mock Scores Compare to Students' Real Results?](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/mocks-vs-real/): Research comparing SQE mock scores across nine providers to students' real results. See which mocks run harder or easier.
- [Should I Self-Study for SQE1? Self-Study Success Guide](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/research/should-i-self-study-for-sqe1/): Can you pass SQE1 through self-study alone? This guide covers essential resources, realistic timelines, success factors, and when a prep course is worth it.

## Law Drills SQE Stories
- [Lou Scherer](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/lou-scherer/): A dual-qualified UK and French law graduate who passed SQE1 after six months of intensive preparation
- [Maitri Sanghvi](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/maitri-sanghvi/): A psychology graduate turned trainee solicitor who passed SQE1 while working full-time in a corporate law team
- [Freya Savory](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/freya-savory/): A Newcastle law graduate who secured a training contract in her second year and passed SQE1 after completing around 8,000 practice questions
- [Ellie Ward](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/ellie-ward/): A Bristol law graduate who passed SQE1 to secure her training contract start, completing over 2,000 Law Drills questions alongside her prep course
- [Hannah Khatib](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/hannah-khatib/): A Diversity Access Scheme scholar who returned to law after five years away and passed SQE1 on her first attempt while working full-time
- [Katie Metcalfe](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/katie-metcalfe/): A working mum with ADHD who self-studied for SQE1 while working full-time as a family paralegal, and passed
- [Hadia Zahraa](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/hadia-zahraa/): A University of Law graduate who passed SQE1 in four months while preparing for her training contract at DWF
- [Duane Allen](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/duane-allen/): A Jamaican-qualified lawyer who passed FLK1 first time and then aced his FLK2 resit after discovering Law Drills
- [Alice Magean](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/alice-magean/): An insurance consultant who completed a full-time law degree while working full-time, reached the Top 10 Future Lawyer of the Year finals, and passed SQE1
- [Chizurum Ogedengbe](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/chizurum-ogedengbe/): A barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria who self-studied and passed SQE1 in July 2025, 1st quintile
- [Lilya Nagornaya](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/lilya-nagornaya/): International student and refugee advocate who passed SQE1 on their first attempt in July 2025. Studied with the College of Legal Practice.
- [Annabel Field](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/annabel-field/): A future trainee at a national law firm who passed SQE1 on her first go in July 2025
- [Nadia Szumilo](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/nadia-szumilo/): A Final Seat Trainee at Vardags who smashed SQE1, first quintile, in 2024
- [Matthew Bartram](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/matthew-bartram/): A Sports Litigation Paralegal who passed SQE1 on his first attempt in Jan 2025
- [Nathaniel Cameron](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/nathaniel-cameron/): Future trainee at Reed Smith who passed SQE1 in Jan 2025
- [Tosin Sunday Eye](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/tosin-eye/): A Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria who came to the UK and passed the SQE1 on his first attempt in Jan 2025
- [Megan Hornsby](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/megan-hornsby/): Future Trainee at an international law firm - passed SQE1 on her first attempt in Jan 2025
- [Emily Hinkley](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/emily-hinkley/): Former neuroscientist PhD making the transition to law. Passed SQE1 in Jan 2025, first time.
- [Zayn Qureshi](https://www.practiceworks.io/lawdrills/sqe-stories/zayn-qureshi/): A career changer who sat and passed SQE1 in Jan 2025 - first time around, 1st quintile

## Bear the Bar Research
- [Bar exam study schedule: week-by-week plans](https://www.practiceworks.io/bearthebar/research/bar-exam-study-schedule/): Concrete bar exam study schedules for 8, 10, and 12 weeks. Daily hour breakdowns, MBE question targets, MEE essay cadence, and tips for working professionals.
- [Free MBE Practice Questions: Every Source (2026)](https://www.practiceworks.io/bearthebar/research/free-mbe-practice-questions/): Every free MBE practice question source available in 2026. Nearly 400 questions across 7 providers with quality ratings, difficulty comparisons, and study tips.
- [Barbri vs Themis 2026: an honest comparison](https://www.practiceworks.io/bearthebar/research/barbri-vs-themis/): Barbri vs Themis compared using real student experiences. Covers pricing, lectures, essay feedback, MBE prep, flexibility, and who each course is best for.
- [Bar exam resources for 2026: 60+ free and paid tools, sorted by use case](https://www.practiceworks.io/bearthebar/research/useful-resources/): 60+ bar exam resources for 2026. Free MBE practice from NCBE and UWorld, paid banks (Adaptibar), MEE/MPT guides, flashcards, AI tools, and NextGen materials.
- [Bar Exam Prep Providers: An Honest Guide](https://www.practiceworks.io/bearthebar/research/provider-summary/): Every major bar exam prep provider reviewed using hundreds of real student experiences. Covers 15+ providers with pricing, pros, cons, and honest takes.
- [How to Use AI for MBE Practice Questions and Study](https://www.practiceworks.io/bearthebar/research/using-ai-for-mbe/): Learn how AI tools supplement MBE prep with answer explanations and weak area analysis. Covers calibrated practice questions with AI-powered study workflows.
- [How to Use AI for Bar Exam Preparation: Guide for 2026](https://www.practiceworks.io/bearthebar/research/using-ai-for-bar-prep/): Learn to use ChatGPT, Claude, Google Notebook LM, and Perplexity to enhance your bar exam preparation with AI-powered explanations, practice, and study tools.
- [Barbri vs Themis vs Kaplan: which bar prep fits your 2026 plan?](https://www.practiceworks.io/bearthebar/research/the-big-three/): Barbri for first-timers who want maximum structure. Themis if you want UWorld included. Kaplan if you need flexibility and lower cost. Honest 2026 comparison.

## Adaptilyst Research
- [CFA Level 2 May 2026 results: when they drop and what to do in the wait](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/cfa-level-2-results-may-2026-wait/): Just sat CFA Level 2 in May 2026? Here's when results land, how the MPS actually works, what to do during the 5-week wait, and when to start L3 prep.
- [CFA Free Retake May 2026: Who Qualifies and What Changes](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/cfa-may-2026-free-retake-explained/): CFA Institute is offering a free November retake for May 2026 candidates after the LES outage. Here is who qualifies, what changes, and what to do now.
- [CFA Level 2 hardest topics: fixed income, derivatives, and how to master vignettes](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/cfa-level-2-hardest-topics/): CFA Level 2 feels brutal after Level 1. Fixed income, derivatives, and vignettes humble most candidates. Here's how to crack them with the right practice rhythm.
- [CFA Level 1 final 30 days: what to study and what to skip](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/cfa-level-1-final-30-days/): Down to the last 30 days before CFA Level 1? Skip rereading. Pivot to mocks and EOC questions, then drill weak topics. Here's the final cramming playbook for May.
- [Schweser vs Mark Meldrum for CFA Level 1](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/schweser-vs-mark-meldrum/): Comparing Kaplan Schweser and Mark Meldrum for CFA Level 1 prep: teaching style, question banks, mock exams, pricing, and which fits your learning style.
- [CFA Level 1 While Working Full Time](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/cfa-level-1-while-working-full-time/): How to pass CFA Level 1 while working full time. Real schedules, burnout prevention, and proven strategies from working professionals who passed.
- [CFA Level 1 Mock Exams: What Scores Predict a Pass?](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/cfa-level-1-mock-exams/): What CFA Level 1 mock exam scores predict a pass? Real candidate data on score thresholds, provider differences, and review strategy.
- [How to Pass CFA Level 1 on Your First Attempt](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/how-to-pass-cfa-level-1/): Real strategies from 90+ candidates who passed CFA Level 1. Practice questions, mock thresholds, topic priorities, and what to avoid.
- [Best CFA Level 1 Study Materials Compared](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/best-cfa-level-1-study-materials/): Comparing the best CFA Level 1 study materials for 2026: video lectures, notes, question banks, and mocks from every major provider. Based on real candidate data.
- [Is the CFA worth it? What charterholders say](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/is-cfa-worth-it/): Is the CFA worth it? Real charterholders share career outcomes at 6 months, 2 years, and 10+ years. Salary data, regrets, and when the charter pays off.
- [Best CFA Level 1 question bank for 2026: how Schweser, UWorld, and Premium Pack compare](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/best-cfa-level-1-question-banks/): Choosing a CFA Level 1 question bank for 2026? Compare Schweser, UWorld, CFAI Premium Pack, Mark Meldrum, and Salt Solutions by difficulty, price, and fit.
- [How to build a CFA Level 1 study schedule that actually works](https://www.practiceworks.io/adaptilyst/research/cfa-level-1-study-schedule/): A data-driven guide to building your CFA Level 1 study schedule. Realistic timelines, topic ordering, and weekly hour breakdowns from candidates who passed.