SQE Exam Essentials and Preparations

In this all-in-one introductory episode of SQE Essentials , we explain the entire SQE qualification pathway , including the latest rules, exemptions, and step-by-step processes for becoming a solicitor in England and Wales. 🧭 You’ll learn: What replaced the LPC and how the SQE works Structure and format of SQE1 (Functioning Legal Knowledge) and SQE2 (Practical Legal Skills) Exam content, length,...

In this special episode of SQE Essentials , we shift focus to the SQE2 examination , offering high-impact advice from candidates who’ve been through the process and passed with distinction. 🎯 What you'll learn: Breakdown of the SQE2 format : oral vs written stations, skills assessed, and legal subjects covered Common pitfalls that lead to low marks — and how to avoid them How to manage your t...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we break down the types of beneficial interests under English trust law — a core component of the SQE1 syllabus and vital for understanding trust structures, beneficiary entitlements, and trustee powers. 🎯 Topics covered: Capital vs income: what beneficiaries may be entitled to receive Vested interests vs contingent interests , and how s.31 of the Trustee Act...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we examine the formal requirements for creating and constituting trusts in English law. This is a highly examinable area of Trusts law that blends strict formalism with equitable flexibility. 🎓 Topics covered include: The difference between inter vivos trusts and testamentary trusts Formal requirements for transferring personalty vs. land (realty) The three ce...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we cover the core principles of solicitor account rules and SRA compliance — a high-risk, high-importance area for both the SQE1 exam and legal practice. 💼 Topics covered include: The purpose and scope of the SRA Accounts Rules What counts as client money , and how it must be separated from office funds Key duties: handling mixed receipts, operating client acc...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we explore the historical foundations of English law, focusing on the role of the Monarch , the Nobility , and the Church in shaping legal authority. 📜 Topics covered: The King as lawmaker, enforcer, and judge under absolute monarchy How the Magna Carta and other historic movements gradually curtailed royal power The rise and transformation of the nobility’s r...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we explore the sources of law in the English legal system, with a special focus on the structure and operation of the legislative process . 📘 Key topics include: The primacy of Acts of Parliament as the supreme source of law How bills become law: the roles of the House of Commons and House of Lords Types of legislation: primary statutes vs delegated legislatio...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we introduce the English Legal System (ELS) , tracing its evolution and explaining its fundamental structures — crucial background for all areas of English law. 🎯 You’ll learn: What “law” means in the context of England and Wales The difference between the English Legal System , Scottish Law , and Northern Irish Law Distinction between statute law (legislation...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we explore the core doctrines and structures of English Trust Law , with a focus on the principles tested in the SQE1 assessment. 🎓 Topics covered: The three certainties required for the creation of a valid express trust Types of trusts: fixed trusts , discretionary trusts , resulting and constructive trusts The beneficiaries' rights and the rule in Saunde...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we walk you through the full lifecycle of a criminal case in England and Wales — from the moment of arrest to the final sentence. 🔎 You’ll learn: Categories of criminal offences and how they are defined Police powers: arrest, detention, search, questioning, and identification Admissibility of evidence and grounds for exclusion Trial procedure in the Magistrate...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we examine the modern framework of legal services regulation in England and Wales — a critical part of the SQE1 syllabus and solicitor professional competence. 🎓 What you'll learn: What constitutes a "legal service" and how the sector is structured The role of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) , including its principles and risk-based app...

In this foundational episode of SQE1 Essentials , we explore the structure and sources of the English Legal System , including how laws are created, interpreted, and applied. 🎓 You’ll learn: ​The historical development of English law: from the Norman Conquest to the Magna Carta ​The different sources of law: Acts of Parliament, delegated legislation, and case law ​The structure of the courts and...

In this in-depth episode of SQE1 Essentials , we examine the core building blocks of negligence in tort law: Duty of Care and Breach of Duty . 🎓 What you’ll learn: How duty of care is established using the Neighbour Test ( Donoghue v Stevenson ) and the * Caparo Three-Stage Test Key cases: Caparo v Dickman , Robinson v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire General rule and exceptions for omissions to...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we dive into the key principles of Tort Law , a vital component of the SQE1 assessment. 🌟 Topics covered: The four-stage structure of negligence: duty of care, breach, causation, and damage Limitations on claims for pure economic loss and psychiatric injury Defences to tort claims: consent, contributory negligence, and illegality Special categories of torts: o...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials by CELE SQE, we examine the crucial role of personal representatives in the administration of estates. 📌 Key topics include: The appointment and powers of executors under a valid will What happens when there’s no valid will – administrators and the probate hierarchy Renunciation vs. reservation of executorship What happens if a personal representative dies Trust...

In this episode of SQE1 Essentials by CELE SQE, we turn to a fundamental aspect of wills and estate administration: the classification and distribution of gifts. You'll explore: The five core types of gifts: specific, general, demonstrative, pecuniary, and residuary The legal consequences when gifts fail, lapse, or are invalidated due to uncertainty, divorce, or ademption The doctrines of disclaim...

Welcome to SQE1 Essentials by CELE SQE. In this episode, we explore the validity of wills and codicils — a vital topic in the SQE1 syllabus and a cornerstone of English succession law. What makes a will valid under English law? In this episode of SQE1 Essentials , we explore: - Testamentary capacity and Banks v Goodfellow - Undue influence and coercion - Formalities under the Wills Act 1837 - Codi...

In this debut episode of the SQE1 Essentials podcast, we explore the foundational principles of wills and estate administration in English law — a key topic examined in the SQE1. You’ll learn: What a will is and how it operates in practice Core legal terms: testator, executor, probate, intestacy The solicitor’s role in drafting wills and administering estates Ethical and regulatory duties under th...