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SQE1 revision notes

Concise revision notes for every SQE1 subject, organised by topic across the FLK1 and FLK2 papers. Each note states the rule, names the controlling statute, CPR rule or case, and flags the traps the SRA tests. Pair them with practice to lock the recall in.

Forms of business, corporate governance, partnership, finance, insolvency and taxation rules tested in FLK1.

CPR procedure, ADR routes, costs, evidence and enforcement that account for the largest single share of FLK1.

Offer, acceptance, consideration, terms, misrepresentation, frustration and remedies โ€” the classical contract syllabus.

Tort

FLK1

Duty, breach, causation, defences, occupiers' liability, product liability, nuisance and vicarious liability.

Sources of law, court hierarchy, statutory interpretation and the role of the judiciary.

Sovereignty of Parliament, separation of powers, judicial review grounds, retained EU law, HRA 1998 mechanics.

SRA regulatory framework, money laundering compliance, financial services and the funding of legal services.

Freehold and leasehold conveyancing workflow, security, planning, environmental issues and SDLT.

Validity, revocation, intestacy rules, grants of representation, IHT and estate administration.

Estates and interests, registered and unregistered title, co-ownership, easements, mortgages and adverse possession.

Trusts

FLK2

Three certainties, formalities, beneficial interests, trustees' duties, breach of trust and remedies.

Actus reus, mens rea, homicide, offences against the person, sexual offences, theft and fraud, defences.

PACE 1984, advice at the police station, magistrates and Crown Court procedure, sentencing and appeals.