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SQE1 Revision Guides

SQE1 vs SQE2: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Prepare for First?

When candidates first encounter the SQE, a common reaction is confusion — not about whether they need to pass it, but about what it actually consists of. SQE1 and SQE2 are two entirely different assessments with different formats, different content, and different preparation requirements. Understanding that distinction early is one of the most important things ... <a title="SQE1 vs SQE2: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Prepare for First?" class="read-more" href="https://sqewise.co.uk/2026/05/21/sqe1-vs-sqe2-difference/" aria-label="Read more about SQE1 vs SQE2: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Prepare for First?">Read more</a>

21 May 2026

Exam Tips

SQE1 Final Week: How to Revise (and Rest) in the Last 7 Days Before Your Exam

The final week before SQE1 is for consolidation and confidence, not cramming. This day-by-day plan tells you exactly what to do — and what to avoid — in the last seven days.

18 May 2026

FLK1 Topics

SQE1 Legal System: Precedent, Statutory Interpretation and Sources of Law

The English legal system provides the framework for all SQE1 knowledge. This guide covers the court hierarchy, doctrine of precedent, and statutory interpretation for FLK1.

15 May 2026

Exam Tips

SQE1 Study Planner: A Practical 60-Day Revision Framework

Sixty days is a workable SQE1 revision window if you use it strategically. This three-phase framework balances coverage, practice volume, and mock exams into a structured plan.

4 May 2026

Exam Tips

SQE1 Mock Exams: How to Use Them Effectively (Not Just as a Final Test)

Mock exams are most valuable as a mid-revision diagnostic tool, not just a final test. This guide explains when to start, how to run them properly, and how to use your results.

20 Apr 2026

FLK1 Topics

SQE1 Legal Services: SRA Principles and Professional Conduct Guide

The SRA Standards and Regulations govern every solicitor. This guide covers the seven principles, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, disclosure, and undertakings.

6 Apr 2026

FLK2 Topics

SQE1 Property Practice: Conveyancing Process and Key Rules for FLK2

Property practice and conveyancing in FLK2 tests the transaction process, SDLT, searches, title investigation, and mortgages — applied to realistic scenario questions.

30 Mar 2026

FLK1 Topics

SQE1 Dispute Resolution: Civil Procedure Rules and Litigation Guide

Dispute resolution covers the CPR, limitation periods, track allocation, interim remedies, and costs. This guide provides the procedural precision FLK1 questions demand.

16 Mar 2026

FLK1 Topics

SQE1 Constitutional Law: Parliamentary Sovereignty, Rule of Law and Judicial Review

Constitutional law covers parliamentary sovereignty, the rule of law, judicial review, and the HRA 1998. This guide explains the principles and their application to exam scenarios.

2 Mar 2026

FLK2 Topics

SQE1 Trusts: The Three Certainties Explained for FLK2 Candidates

The three certainties are the foundation of express trust law in FLK2. This guide explains certainty of intention, subject matter, and objects with the key cases for each.

16 Feb 2026

FLK2 Topics

SQE1 Wills and Intestacy: Essential Rules for the FLK2 Paper

Wills and intestacy is one of the higher-yield FLK2 topics. This guide covers valid will requirements, intestacy rules, personal representatives, and family provision claims.

2 Feb 2026

Exam Tips

5 SQE1 Revision Mistakes That Cost Candidates Marks (and How to Avoid Them)

Five revision habits consistently hold SQE1 candidates back — passive reading, delaying practice questions, ignoring weak subjects, skipping mocks, and revising without a plan.

19 Jan 2026