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SQE1 Tort Law Beyond Negligence: FLK1 Liability and Defences

Master the SQE1 Tort Law topics beyond negligence — occupiers' liability, nuisance, vicarious liability and defences for FLK1 success.

CELE SQE Team

6/27/2026

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SQE2 Case and Matter Analysis: Master the Solicitor Skill

A practical guide to SQE2 Case and Matter Analysis: how the task works, what examiners reward, and the method that turns facts into clear advice.

CELE SQE Team

6/21/2026

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SQE2 Legal Writing and Drafting: Pass the Solicitor Skill

Master SQE2 Legal Writing and Drafting with practical structure, tone and timing tips to help you pass this assessed solicitor qualification skill.

CELE SQE Team

6/12/2026

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SQE2 Advocacy: Persuasive Oral Communication Skills to Pass

Master advocacy and persuasive oral communication for SQE2 with practical techniques, structure and delivery tips for the solicitor qualification exam.

CELE SQE Team

6/11/2026

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SQE2 Legal Research on Pearson VUE: The 60-Minute Memo Plan

Master SQE2 Legal Research on the Pearson VUE platform: how to use Ctrl+F only, find the law fast and write a clean 60-minute memo for solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

6/2/2026

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SQE2 Client Interviewing: How to Pass the Solicitor Skill

A practical SQE2 guide to Client Interviewing: structure, attendance notes and the active listening that turns a nervous candidate into a confident solicitor.

CELE SQE Team

6/1/2026

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