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:
🧠 Whether you’re weeks away from your exam or planning early, these tips will help you sharpen your focus and boost your confidence.
📲 Explore the full CELE SQE2 prep toolkit at celetraining.com or in the PASS-SQE App.
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.
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📘 By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to distinguish between trust structures and accurately map out beneficiary rights in a range of scenarios.
📲 Learn more via the PASS-SQE App or at celetraining.com
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.
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🧠 This episode is critical for distinguishing enforceable trusts from failed gifts and will equip you with both doctrinal clarity and case-based nuance.
📲 Access case summaries, diagrams, and practice questions in the CELE SQE App or at celetraining.com
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.
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📘 If you're preparing for SQE1 or entering practice management, this episode provides the essential technical and regulatory framework you’ll be expected to follow from day one.
📲 Explore our training notes, test bank, and ledger templates at celetraining.com or in the PASS-SQE App.
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.
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🧠 This background provides essential context for understanding constitutional law, separation of powers, and the enduring principles behind parliamentary democracy.
📲 Explore more with full CELE SQE learning materials at celetraining.com
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.
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🧠 This episode is essential for understanding the legislative landscape that underpins all areas of English law — from constitutional law to criminal procedure.
📲 Study the full CELE SQE training programme with textbooks, quizzes, and guided lectures via the PASS-SQE App or at celetraining.com
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.
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📘 This foundational knowledge is essential for navigating all other legal subjects, from contract to criminal law, and forms the core of the SQE1 syllabus.
📲 Access the full CELE SQE curriculum and interactive learning resources at celetraining.com
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.
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🧠 This is a high-yield topic and commonly assessed in both doctrinal MCQs and applied scenario-style questions.
📲 Explore full textbooks, flashcards, and SQE1 quizzes via the PASS SQE App or visit celetraining.com
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.
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📘 This episode is essential for SQE1 candidates preparing for criminal law and criminal litigation, blending doctrinal principles with practical applications.
📲 Study the full CELE SQE curriculum via the PASS SQE App or visit celetraining.com
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:
📘 Whether you're preparing for the SQE1 or entering legal practice, this episode gives you a practical insight into the expectations and obligations of the modern solicitor.
📲 Access full training resources and MCQs via the PASS SQE App or at celetraining.com
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.
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📘 This episode provides essential context for many other areas of English law and is especially helpful for international SQE1 candidates.
📲 Study smarter with the full textbook, MCQs, and lecture notes via the PASS SQE App or at celetraining.com
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:
🧠 We also break down how to answer SQE1 questions step-by-step when analysing whether a duty exists and has been breached.
📲 Access full case summaries and MCQs via the PASS SQE App or at celetraining.com
In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we dive into the key principles of Tort Law, a vital component of the SQE1 assessment.
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With practical illustrations and legal tests such as the Caparo three-stage test and Wagon Mound causation, this episode equips you with a clear map of tort law essentials.
🧠 Designed for SQE1 candidates and law students looking to master the fundamentals.
📲 Download the PASS SQE App or visit celetraining.com to access the full textbook and question bank.
In this episode of SQE1 Essentials by CELE SQE, we examine the crucial role of personal representatives in the administration of estates.
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🧾 This episode also explains how the Trustee Act 1925, Trustee Act 2000, and Administration of Estates Act 1925 empower PRs in managing estate assets — essential knowledge for SQE1 candidates.
🎧 Listen now to understand the procedural mechanics of estate distribution, the impact of death, incapacity, or withdrawal of an executor, and the remedies provided by law.
📲 Access the full textbook and practice MCQs at celetraining.com or via the PASS-SQE App.
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.
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By the end of this episode, you'll understand how gifts are interpreted under English law, how they can fail, and how estates are distributed when problems arise. This is a key area of SQE1 and heavily examined.
🎓 Based on CELE SQE’s 2024 updated textbook and structured in line with the SRA assessment objectives.
📘 Download the textbook and access MCQs via the PASS-SQE App or visit celetraining.com
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
- Codicils and revocation
A must-listen for aspiring solicitors, legal educators, and SQE1 candidates.
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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:
This episode is based on the CELE SQE’s updated 2025 study materials and aligned with the SRA’s April 2025 syllabus. Ideal for first-time learners or for structured revision.
🎓 For reading material, practice tasks, and more SQE prep content, visit https://www.celetraining.com or search "PASS SQE" in your app store.
