This book provides candidates with a concise and clear overview of the Legal System and Legal Services of England and Wales. Readers will be able to develop their knowledge and understanding of two of the subjects assessed as part of SQE 1: ‘The Legal System of England and Wales and Sources of Law’ and ‘Legal Services’. The text is split into two parts: the first is an overview of the court structure in England and Wales and examines the sources of law, and the second explores the regulati...

This book will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of business law and practice as it is assessed as part of SQE 1. It is a clear and concise overview of the subject and is split into two parts, the first part dealing with business law and practice and the second exploring principles of taxation relevant to businesses and their stakeholders. The guide provides plenty of opportunities for testing functioning legal knowledge as defined by SQE1, and applying relevant legal principl...

This book helps candidates preparing for SQE1 to revise the constitutional theories and their workings in the UK, including legitimacy, the rule of law and the separation of powers. It explains how the core institutions of the state interrelate and their respective roles in the constitution. And it covers the key areas of public order, human rights and the status of EU law in the UK constitution following Brexit. Readers will have the opportunity to test their subject knowledge and relevan...

Written by practising lawyer and academic, Michael Pugh, this book helps candidates preparing for the SQE1 assessment to revise the relevant core principles and rules of contract law. It shows readers how to apply the fundamental legal principles and rules at the level required by the SQE and for a competent newly qualified solicitor in practice. Readers will be able to test their subject knowledge and familiarity with legal principles and rules, using scenarios drawn from the author’s pro...

This book provides candidates with a concise and clear overview of the Legal System and Legal Services of England and Wales. Readers will be able to develop their knowledge and understanding of two of the subjects assessed as part of SQE 1: ‘The Legal System of England and Wales and Sources of Law’ and ‘Legal Services’. The text is split into two parts: the first is an overview of the court structure in England and Wales and examines the sources of law, and the second explores the regulati...

Revise SQE Criminal Practice provides readers with the core legal principles and rules to be tested by the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) Functioning Legal Knowledge assessment. It covers the fundamental rules relating to criminal practice from the commission of the criminal offence, through to the investigation and charge of the offence, and the trial process. In particular, the text considers the law, procedure and processes involved in advising a client at the police station, ...

This book provides readers with an understanding of the core legal principles and rules relating to equity and trusts as required by the SQE, and covers all the key areas of Functioning Legal Knowledge to be assessed. It helps candidates develop the ability to analyse, interpret and answer multiple-choice questions. There are practical examples of such questions throughout the text coupled with clear explanations and helpful tips on the best approach to answering questions correctly.

This book will help candidates preparing for the SQE1 exam to revise the legal concepts that underpin land law and will give them a strong base in the Functioning Legal Knowledge required for the SQE1 assessment. It demonstrates the working of the core principles of honesty and integrity in accordance with the SoSC, the SRA Principles and the Code of Conduct. It covers all the core areas of the SQE1 curriculum, and readers will find a combination of case law extracts plus practical scenari...

This book will guide you through the core legal principles and rules to be tested by the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) assessment in criminal law. It will help you revise the fundamental principles and test your knowledge throughout by the use of SQE-style multiple-choice (single best answer) questions, as well as with practical examples of the application of the law. Case law and legislation will be provided where necessary, with the text focus...

This book gives candidates preparing for the SQE1 assessment a concise and clear overview of the law of tort. It provides readers with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject as assessed in SQE1. They will also be able to test both their subject knowledge and their ability to identify and apply relevant legal principles and rules appropriately to problem scenarios, through multiple-choice questions in the style of the SQE assessment.

Revise SQE Dispute Resolution is written for anyone preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) assessment. The book covers the life of a civil claim including the different options of dispute resolution available, commencing civil proceedings, responding to a claim, making interim applications, case management, evidential considerations, costs and enforcement of judgments. The fundamental principles are explained with reference to practical examples and readers will be able...

Revise SQE Wills and Administration of Estates provides readers with the core legal principles and rules to be tested by the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) assessment. It outlines the law, procedure and processes involved in drafting and interpreting a will, the functions and responsibilities of personal representatives, and how an estate is managed and taxed. There are chapters on how to make a claim against an estate using the Inheritance (Prov...