Widely considered the most difficult of the three exams due to its heavy reliance on item-set questions (mini-cases) and complex valuation models, Level 2 demands a depth of understanding that goes far beyond the memorization tactics that might have worked in Level 1.

While you don’t get the entire set of PDFs for free, the CFA Institute provides in the LES. More importantly, many candidates do not realize that the learning outcome statements (LOS) are completely free. By reading the LOS for each reading, you can self-diagnose your weak areas.