Est. MMXVIII · LondonThe CELE SQE Chronicle · Vol. IX28 July 2026

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Articles by tutors and editors at CELE SQE. Practical guidance, syllabus dispatches, and the quiet updates that change how candidates prepare. Filter by topic below, or subscribe at the bottom.

FeaturedSQE Updates

Your SQE1 textbooks now read in your language — with a verified Case Law book and 360 practice MCQs

We've rebuilt the CELE SQE1 textbooks so you can read all 13 subjects online in your own language — one tap away from English — now joined by a syllabus-mapped Case Law compendium and 360 single-best-answer practice questions.

CELE SQE Team

6/3/2026

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SQE1

SQE1 Property Law and Practice FLK2: Searches, SDLT and Registration

Master the money and mechanics of FLK2 Property Law and Practice — searches, SDLT and Land Registry steps that win SQE1 marks.

CELE SQE Team

7/27/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Tort Law Negligence FLK1: Duty, Breach and Causation

Master SQE1 Tort Law negligence for FLK1 — duty of care, breach, causation and remoteness explained with cases and exam tactics for solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

7/26/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Contract Law FLK1: Terms, Misrepresentation and Duress

Master the FLK1 Contract Law topics that trip up SQE1 candidates: contractual terms, misrepresentation and the vitiating factors examiners love to test.

CELE SQE Team

7/25/2026

Career

Training Contract vs SQE-Only Route: Which Path Fits Your Solicitor Qualification

Weighing a training contract against the SQE-only route to solicitor qualification? Here's how to decide before you commit to SQE1 and SQE2.

CELE SQE Team

7/24/2026

Study Tips

SQE1 Final Four-Week Sprint: FLK1 and FLK2 High-Yield Focus

A practical last-four-week plan for SQE1 candidates to target high-yield FLK1 and FLK2 topics and walk into the solicitor qualification exam calm.

CELE SQE Team

7/23/2026

SQE Updates

SQE Pass Rate Myths: Reading SQE1 and SQE2 Data Correctly

Learn how to read SQE1 and SQE2 pass rates without misreading the numbers, and turn published data into a smarter FLK1 and FLK2 study plan.

CELE SQE Team

7/22/2026

Exam Tips

Exam Day at Pearson VUE: Check-In, ID and Rules for SQE1 & SQE2

A practical Pearson VUE exam day guide for SQE1 and SQE2: ID rules, security check-in, on-screen tools and break timing for your solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

7/21/2026

SQE2

SQE2 Case and Matter Analysis: A Step-by-Step Answer Plan

Learn a reliable method for the SQE2 Case and Matter Analysis skill, with a written answer plan that helps solicitor qualification candidates score.

CELE SQE Team

7/20/2026

SQE1

SQE1 FLK2 Criminal Practice: PACE, Bail and Police Powers

Master SQE1 FLK2 Criminal Law and Practice: PACE detention limits, police station advice and bail rules that decide real exam marks.

CELE SQE Team

7/19/2026

SQE1

SQE1 FLK2 Land Law: Co-ownership, Easements and Legal Estates

Master SQE1 FLK2 Land Law — co-ownership, easements, legal estates, and what the SRA actually tests. Essential for solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

7/18/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Legal Services FLK1: Money Laundering & Client Care

Master the practical side of Legal Services for SQE1 FLK1: anti-money laundering checks, funding, client care and complaints, with exam-ready tips.

CELE SQE Team

7/17/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Dispute Resolution FLK1: Claim Form to Enforcement

Master the civil litigation journey for SQE1 FLK1 Dispute Resolution — from pre-action conduct and statements of case to enforcing a judgment.

CELE SQE Team

7/16/2026

SQE1

English Legal System FLK1: Statutory Interpretation & Courts

Master statutory interpretation, precedent and court hierarchy for the English Legal System in SQE1 FLK1 — with exam tactics that actually score marks.

CELE SQE Team

7/15/2026

Career

QWE for Solicitor Qualification: What Counts and How to Log It

A practical guide to Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) alongside SQE1 and SQE2 — what counts, who confirms it, and how to log every day.

CELE SQE Team

7/14/2026

Study Tips

SQE1 Revision Memory: Spaced Recall for 13 FLK Subjects

Use spaced repetition and active recall to hold all 13 FLK1 and FLK2 subjects in memory for the SQE1 solicitor exam.

CELE SQE Team

7/13/2026

SQE Updates

SRA Policy Updates 2024: What SQE1, SQE2 and FLK1 Candidates Need to Know

Latest SRA policy changes affecting SQE1, SQE2 and FLK1 — practical steps every solicitor qualification candidate must take now.

CELE SQE Team

7/12/2026

SQE2

SQE2 Legal Writing and Drafting: Letters, Emails and Clauses

Master the SQE2 Legal Writing and Drafting tasks with a repeatable method for letters, emails and clauses that earns marks on both skill and law.

CELE SQE Team

7/11/2026

SQE2

SQE2 Advocacy Skill: Structure a Winning Oral Submission

Master SQE2 advocacy with a clear structure, confident delivery and persuasive submissions that satisfy SRA assessors on the road to solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

7/10/2026

SQE1

SQE1 FLK2 Wills and Administration: Intestacy to Grant of Probate

Master Wills and the Administration of Estates for SQE1 FLK2: will validity, intestacy rules, grants of representation and PR duties, explained clearly.

CELE SQE Team

7/9/2026

SQE1

Solicitor Accounts SQE1 FLK2: Master Client Ledger Entries

Struggling with double-entry in Solicitor Accounts? Learn the ledger postings and breach traps that decide FLK2 marks in your SQE1 exam.

CELE SQE Team

7/8/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Constitutional Law FLK1: Judicial Review and Retained EU Law

Master judicial review grounds, parliamentary sovereignty and retained EU law for the SQE1 FLK1 Constitutional and Administrative Law assessment.

CELE SQE Team

7/7/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Business Law and Practice FLK1: From Partnership to Company

A practical SQE1 FLK1 guide to Business Law and Practice: choosing structures, directors' duties, shares and insolvency on your solicitor qualification route.

CELE SQE Team

7/6/2026

Career

Foreign Lawyers' SQE Route: FLK1, FLK2 and SQE2 to Solicitor

A practical guide for international lawyers converting to England & Wales via SQE1, FLK1, FLK2 and SQE2 — exemptions, timelines and study tactics.

CELE SQE Team

7/5/2026

Study Tips

SQE1 Resit Diagnosis: Target the Right FLK1 and FLK2 Gaps

A calm, practical way to diagnose which SQE1 paper and which FLK1 or FLK2 subjects cost you marks — so your resit rework is precise, not panic.

CELE SQE Team

7/4/2026

Study Tips

SQE1 Study Around Full-Time Work: FLK1 and FLK2 Time Plan

A practical, hour-by-hour approach to preparing for SQE1 FLK1 and FLK2 while holding down a full-time job on the solicitor qualification route.

CELE SQE Team

7/3/2026

Exam Tips

SQE1 SBA Marking Explained: Avoid FLK1 and FLK2 MCQ Traps

How Single Best Answer questions are scored on SQE1, plus the FLK1 and FLK2 traps that quietly cost candidates their solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

7/2/2026

SQE2

SQE2 Legal Research: Ctrl+F Tactics on Pearson VUE Platform

Master SQE2 Legal Research on the closed Pearson VUE platform — Ctrl+F search skills, source navigation and a clean memo to pass the solicitor skill.

CELE SQE Team

7/1/2026

SQE2

SQE2 Client Interviewing and Attendance Note: A Winning Method

A practical SQE2 method for Client Interviewing and the attendance note, with structure, questioning skills and timing tips to pass the solicitor skill.

CELE SQE Team

6/30/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Trusts Law for FLK2: Trustee Duties, Breach & Remedies

A practical SQE1 FLK2 guide to trustee duties, breach of trust, tracing and third-party liability for your solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

6/29/2026

SQE1

SQE1 FLK2 Property Law and Practice: Conveyancing Steps

A practical SQE1 FLK2 walkthrough of the conveyancing transaction — searches, exchange, completion and registration — for your solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

6/28/2026

SQE1

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

SQE1

SQE1 Contract Law for FLK1: Formation, Breach and Remedies

A practical SQE1 FLK1 guide to Contract Law for the solicitor qualification — formation, terms, breach and the remedies examiners love to test.

CELE SQE Team

6/26/2026

Career

SQE-Only or Training Contract: Choosing Your Solicitor Route

Should you chase a training contract or take the SQE-only route to solicitor qualification? Here is how to decide, with QWE, SQE1 and SQE2 in mind.

CELE SQE Team

6/25/2026

Study Tips

SQE1 Last Four Weeks: High-Yield FLK1 and FLK2 Revision Plan

A focused four-week SQE1 revision plan covering high-yield FLK1 and FLK2 topics, with practical study tactics to lift your score before exam day.

CELE SQE Team

6/24/2026

SQE Updates

SQE Pass Rates Explained: Reading FLK1, FLK2 and SQE2 Stats

What SQE1 and SQE2 pass rates really mean for your solicitor qualification — and how to read FLK1 and FLK2 numbers without panic.

CELE SQE Team

6/23/2026

Exam Tips

SQE1 and SQE2 Exam Day: Pearson VUE Logistics and What to Bring

A practical SQE1 and SQE2 exam day guide to Pearson VUE: what to bring, ID rules, security checks and how to stay calm under the clock.

CELE SQE Team

6/22/2026

SQE2

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

SQE1

Criminal Law and Practice for SQE1 FLK2: Charge to Trial

Master Criminal Law and Practice for SQE1 FLK2: offences, defences, bail and procedure mapped to the SRA spec for your solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

6/20/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Land Law for FLK2: Co-ownership, Easements & Estates

A practical SQE1 Land Law guide for FLK2 candidates: master co-ownership, easements, estates and the legal/equitable split on your solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

6/19/2026

SQE1

Legal Services for SQE1 FLK1: SRA Regulation and Conduct

Master Legal Services for SQE1 FLK1 — reserved activities, SRA Principles, money laundering and financial services rules that the exam loves to test.

CELE SQE Team

6/18/2026

SQE1

Dispute Resolution for SQE1 FLK1: Tracks, Limitation & Costs

A practical SQE1 FLK1 guide to Dispute Resolution: limitation, the CPR tracks, interim applications and costs traps every solicitor candidate must master.

CELE SQE Team

6/17/2026

SQE1

English Legal System for SQE1 FLK1: Courts, Sources and Precedent

Master English Legal System for SQE1 FLK1: court hierarchy, precedent, statutory interpretation and the practical skills to score on exam day.

CELE SQE Team

6/16/2026

Career

QWE for SQE: Qualifying Work Experience, What Counts & Logging

A practical guide to Qualifying Work Experience for your SQE solicitor qualification — what counts, who signs off, and how to log QWE properly.

CELE SQE Team

6/15/2026

Study Tips

Spaced Repetition for SQE1: Active Recall Across 13 FLK Subjects

Use spaced repetition and active recall to lock in all 13 FLK1 and FLK2 subjects for the SQE1 solicitor exam without burning out.

CELE SQE Team

6/14/2026

SQE Updates

SRA Policy Updates for SQE1 and SQE2: What Candidates Must Know

The SRA has issued new policy guidance for SQE1 FLK1, FLK2 and SQE2; here's what changes mean for your solicitor qualification journey.

CELE SQE Team

6/13/2026

SQE2

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

SQE2

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

SQE1

Wills and Administration of Estates: SQE1 FLK2 Exam Guide

Master Wills and the Administration of Estates for SQE1 FLK2 — intestacy, valid wills, grants and IHT explained for your solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

6/10/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Solicitor Accounts for FLK2: Rules You Must Master

A practical SQE1 FLK2 guide to Solicitor Accounts — client money, breaches and ledger entries you must get right for the solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

6/9/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Constitutional and Administrative Law: FLK1 Survival Guide

A practical SQE1 FLK1 guide to Constitutional and Administrative Law & EU Law — judicial review, sovereignty and the exam traps that trip candidates up.

CELE SQE Team

6/8/2026

SQE1

Business Law and Practice for SQE1 FLK1: Companies & Tax

A practical guide to passing Business Law and Practice in SQE1 FLK1, covering company formation, partnerships, directors' duties and core tax rules.

CELE SQE Team

6/7/2026

Career

SQE for International Lawyers: Your Solicitor Qualification Route

A practical guide for international lawyers qualifying in England and Wales through SQE1, SQE2 and the FLK1/FLK2 assessments.

CELE SQE Team

6/6/2026

Study Tips

SQE Resit Strategy: Diagnosing Which FLK1 and FLK2 to Rework

A clear SQE1 and SQE2 resit plan: how to diagnose the exact papers and subjects to rework on your solicitor qualification journey.

CELE SQE Team

6/5/2026

Study Tips

SQE1 Study Plan While Working Full-Time: A Realistic Blueprint

Build a sustainable SQE1 study schedule around your job—covering FLK1 and FLK2 without burning out or sacrificing your career.

CELE SQE Team

6/4/2026

Exam Tips

SQE1 Single Best Answer MCQs: Marking and Common FLK1 Traps

Learn how SQE1 Single Best Answer questions are marked across FLK1 and FLK2, and the traps that cost candidates easy solicitor qualification marks.

CELE SQE Team

6/3/2026

SQE2

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

SQE2

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

SQE1

SQE1 Trusts Law for FLK2: Master the Three Certainties

A practical SQE1 FLK2 guide to Trusts Law — the three certainties, constitution and trustee duties that decide your best-answer MCQs.

CELE SQE Team

5/31/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Property Law and Practice: Leases, Covenants & Registration

Master leasehold estates, restrictive covenants and Land Registry rules—three FLK2 Property Law traps that trip up SQE1 candidates every sitting.

CELE SQE Team

5/30/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Tort Law for FLK1: Negligence Essentials You Must Master

Master Tort Law for SQE1 FLK1 — duty of care, breach, causation, defences and damages, with practical revision tactics for your solicitor exam.

CELE SQE Team

5/29/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Contract Law for FLK1: Common Traps and How to Beat Them

A practical SQE1 Contract Law guide for FLK1 candidates — spot the offer, consideration and frustration traps before they cost you solicitor marks.

CELE SQE Team

5/28/2026

Career

Training Contract vs SQE-Only Route: Picking Your Solicitor Path

Compare the training contract and SQE-only routes to solicitor qualification, with practical advice on SQE1, SQE2 and QWE planning.

CELE SQE Team

5/27/2026

Study Tips

SQE1 Four-Week Sprint: FLK1 and FLK2 High-Yield Revision

A practical SQE1 sprint plan for the final four weeks — what to revise in FLK1 and FLK2, what to drop, and how to lift your score before exam day.

CELE SQE Team

5/26/2026

SQE Updates

SQE Pass Rates: How to Read FLK1, FLK2 and SQE2 Numbers Properly

A tutor's honest guide to reading SQE1 and SQE2 pass rates without panic — what FLK1 and FLK2 data really say about solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

5/25/2026

SQE Updates

SQE Pass Rate Numbers: What FLK1, FLK2 and SQE2 Really Show

A clear, jargon-free guide to interpreting SQE1 and SQE2 pass rates so you can plan your solicitor qualification without panic or false comfort.

CELE SQE Team

5/24/2026

SQE Updates

SQE Pass Rates Explained: Reading SQE1 and SQE2 Results Right

Learn how SQE1 and SQE2 pass rates are calculated, what FLK1 and FLK2 results really show, and how to plan your solicitor qualification wisely.

CELE SQE Team

5/24/2026

Career

International Lawyers Qualifying via SQE: Complete Guide to England & Wales

International lawyers can qualify as solicitors in England & Wales through SQE1 and SQE2 exams, bypassing traditional training contracts.

CELE SQE Team

5/7/2026

SQE1

Property Law and Practice: Master Leases and Freehold for SQE1 FLK2

Master essential leases and freehold concepts in Property Law and Practice to excel in your SQE1 FLK2 examination with confidence.

CELE SQE Team

4/30/2026

SQE1

SQE1 Dispute Resolution: Master Civil Procedure Rules for FLK1 Success

Navigate SQE1 Dispute Resolution with confidence by mastering the Civil Procedure Rules and key procedural steps for solicitor qualification.

CELE SQE Team

4/19/2026

SQE Updates

SQE1 (January 2026) Payment Emails: When Will They Arrive? Can I Still Register? A Complete Guide

Haven’t received your SQE1 (January 2026 sitting) payment email yet? Don’t worry — the SRA is sending them out in batches. This article sets out the latest official timeline, possible reasons and what you can do in the meantime. It also explains whether you can still register if you missed the seat reservation form — everything you need to know about the SQE1 booking and payment process, all in one place.

CELE SQE Team

10/20/2025

Career

2026 UK Legal Employment Trends & SQE Development Outlook

Comprehensive analysis of UK legal employment trends for 2026, SQE development outlook, and career opportunities for aspiring solicitors in England and Wales.

PASS SQE Team

10/12/2025

SQE1

SQE1 Exam Predictions July 2025 & January 2026: FLK1 Focus & FLK2 Trends Analysis

In-depth analysis of SQE1 exam trends for July 2025 and January 2026, covering FLK1 priorities and FLK2 predictions based on official syllabus updates, past exam patterns, and candidate feedback. Strategic preparation guidance for UK solicitor qualification.

PASS SQE Team

10/5/2025

Study Tips

SQE1 Exam Preparation Strategy: How to Pass in 3 Months

Comprehensive SQE1 exam preparation guide from a Birmingham University graduate. Learn proven strategies to pass SQE1 in just 3 months with expert tips and techniques.

PASS SQE Team

10/4/2025

SQE2

SQE2 Skills Assessment: Mastering Client Interviewing

Learn the essential techniques and best practices for excelling in the SQE2 client interviewing assessment.

PASS SQE Team

10/4/2025

SQE1

Complete Guide to SQE1 Preparation: Everything You Need to Know

A comprehensive overview of the SQE1 exam structure, content, and effective preparation strategies to maximse your chances of success.

PASS SQE Team

10/4/2025

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