Topic Checklist
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Property Practice
Introduction to property transactions
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| Key elements and structure of freehold and leasehold property transactions | |||
| Differences between residential and commercial transactions | |||
| Stages of a property transaction |
Investigation of title
Pre-contract searches and enquiries
Progressing to exchange of contracts
Pre-completion steps
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| Form of transfer deed and execution formalities | |||
| Pre-completion searches | |||
| Pre-completion steps and checklists |
Completion and post-completion steps
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| Methods and effect of completion | |||
| Post-completion steps | |||
| Registration at Land Registry | |||
| Payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax | |||
| Notifying relevant parties |
Remedies for delayed completion
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Common law damages | |||
| Contractual compensation | |||
| Notice to complete | |||
| Rescission of the contract |
Leases and underleases
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| Structure and content of a lease | |||
| Repair obligations | |||
| Insurance provisions | |||
| Alterations and improvements | |||
| Use and planning permissions | |||
| Rent and rent review mechanisms | |||
| Alienation clauses (assignment, subletting) | |||
| Options for the term of a lease | |||
| Code for Leasing Business Premises |
Granting a lease or underlease
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Drafting the lease | |||
| Purpose of an agreement for lease | |||
| Deduction of title by the landlord | |||
| Pre-contract enquiries and searches | |||
| Pre-completion formalities | |||
| Completion and post-completion steps |
Assignment of a lease
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Deduction of title by the assignor | |||
| Pre-contract enquiries and searches | |||
| Obtaining landlord's consent | |||
| Deed of assignment and covenants for title | |||
| Authorized guarantee agreements | |||
| Pre-completion formalities | |||
| Completion and post-completion steps |
Leasehold covenants and issues
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Leases granted on or after 1 January 1996 | |||
| Leases granted before 1 January 1996 | |||
| Remedies for breach of leasehold covenants | |||
| Termination of a lease | |||
| Security of tenure under a business lease |
Planning law in property transactions
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Statutory definition of 'development' | |||
| Matters not constituting development | |||
| Matters not requiring express planning permission | |||
| Building regulation control | |||
| Obtaining planning permission | |||
| Enforcement: time limits and local authority powers |
Taxation in property transactions
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Stamp Duty Land Tax and Land Transaction Tax | |||
| Value Added Tax considerations | |||
| Capital Gains Tax implications (overview) |
Wills and the Administration of Estates
Introduction to wills and estate planning
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Purpose and function of wills | |||
| Overview of estate administration | |||
| Roles of personal representatives and trustees |
Validity of wills and codicils
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Testamentary capacity | |||
| Effects of illness on capacity | |||
| Intention to make a will | |||
| Duress, undue influence, and mistake | |||
| Formal requirements under the Wills Act | |||
| Execution and witnessing formalities | |||
| Solicitors' duties in will preparation |
Alterations and amendments to wills
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Effect of alterations before execution | |||
| Effect of alterations after execution | |||
| Use and effect of codicils | |||
| Revocation and re-execution of altered wills |
Revocation of wills
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Revocation by later will or codicil | |||
| Revocation by destruction | |||
| Impact of marriage or civil partnership on a will | |||
| Effect of divorce or dissolution on will provisions |
Interpretation of wills and failure of gifts
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Principles of interpreting wills | |||
| Establishing the testator's intention | |||
| Rectification of wills | |||
| Types of gifts: specific, general, demonstrative, pecuniary, residuary | |||
| Failure of gifts: uncertainty, beneficiary as witness, divorce | |||
| Ademption and abatement | |||
| Lapse, disclaimer, and forfeiture |
Property passing outside the estate
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Jointly owned property | |||
| Life insurance policies | |||
| Pension scheme benefits | |||
| Trust property | |||
| Nominated property |
Intestacy rules
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Overview of intestacy | |||
| Distribution under s46 Administration of Estates Act 1925 | |||
| Statutory trusts for minors and life interests | |||
| Partial intestacy |
Personal representatives
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Appointment of executors | |||
| Renunciation and reservation of power | |||
| Administrative powers of personal representatives | |||
| Trustee Act 1925 and Trustee Act 2000 provisions | |||
| Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 |
Grants of representation
Administration of estates
Inheritance Tax on lifetime transfers and transfers on death
Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax during estate administration
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Personal representatives' liability to Income Tax | |||
| Personal representatives' liability to Capital Gains Tax | |||
| Beneficiaries' liability to Capital Gains Tax on inherited assets | |||
| Tax compliance and reporting requirements |
Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Purpose of the Act | |||
| Time limits for making a claim | |||
| Eligible applicants | |||
| Grounds for claims | |||
| Factors considered by the court | |||
| Impact on estate distribution |
Personal representatives and trustees in estate administration
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Roles and duties of trustees arising from wills and intestacy | |||
| Powers of personal representatives and trustees | |||
| Rights and remedies of beneficiaries | |||
| Trusts created during estate administration | |||
| Protection for personal representatives and trustees | |||
| Remedies available to beneficiaries |
Solicitors Accounts
Introduction to solicitors' accounts
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Purpose and importance of compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules | |||
| Overview of client money and client accounts | |||
| Understanding the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) framework |
Client money
Client accounts
Accounting procedures and entries
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| Disbursements using the agency and principal methods | |||
| Transfers between client and office accounts | |||
| Submission, reduction, and payment of bills, including VAT considerations | |||
| Accounting for VAT elements in transactions | |||
| Maintaining accurate client ledgers and records |
Breaches of the SRA Accounts Rules
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| Duty to correct breaches promptly upon discovery | |||
| Common types of breaches and how to prevent them | |||
| Accounting entries required to rectify breaches | |||
| Consequences and implications of non-compliance |
Record-keeping requirements
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Requirement to keep and maintain accurate records | |||
| Reconciliation of client accounts | |||
| Keeping records of bills and financial transactions | |||
| Storage and retention of accounting records | |||
| Obligations under the SRA Accounts Rules regarding record-keeping |
Joint accounts and third-party managed accounts
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Operation of joint accounts | |||
| Operation of a client's own account | |||
| Understanding third-party managed accounts | |||
| Accounting procedures for special account types |
Accountants' reports and regulatory compliance
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| Obtaining and delivering accountants' reports | |||
| Requirements and contents of accountants' reports | |||
| Deadlines and submission procedures | |||
| Role of accountants in ensuring compliance | |||
| Storage and retention of accountants' reports |
Land Law
Introduction to land law
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Distinction between real property and personal property | |||
| Rights in land | |||
| Different ways in which land can be held |
Acquisition and transfer of estates and interests
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| How to acquire and transfer legal and equitable estates | |||
| How to acquire and dispose of legal and equitable interests in land | |||
| Legal formalities required to create and transfer interests and estates in land | |||
| The transfer contract | |||
| The transfer deed (formalities for creation or transfer of a legal estate) | |||
| Transfer of equitable rights |
Co-ownership
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Differences between joint tenants and tenants in common in law and equity | |||
| Rule of survivorship | |||
| Severance of joint tenancies | |||
| Resolving disagreements between co-owners (sections 14 and 15 of Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996) |
Registration of title and protection of interests
Unregistered land
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Role of title deeds | |||
| Land charges | |||
| Continuing role of the doctrine of notice |
Proprietary rights in land
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Essential characteristics of easements | |||
| Methods for creation of easements | |||
| Rules for passing the benefit and burden of freehold covenants |
Mortgages
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Enforceability of mortgage terms | |||
| Priority of mortgages | |||
| Lender's powers and duties | |||
| Protection of mortgagors and third parties with an interest in the land |
Landlord and tenant law
Trusts
Introduction to trusts
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Definition and purpose of trusts | |||
| Roles of settlor, trustee, and beneficiary | |||
| Types of trusts: express, implied, resulting, constructive, and charitable |
Creation and requirements of express trusts
Beneficial entitlement
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| Fixed, discretionary, vested, and contingent interests | |||
| Successive interests in trusts | |||
| The rule in Saunders v Vautier and its application |
Charitable trusts and non-charitable purpose trusts
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| Definition and characteristics of charitable trusts | |||
| Advantages of charitable status | |||
| Non-charitable purpose trusts and their limitations | |||
| Distinctions between charitable and non-charitable purpose trusts |
Implied trusts and trusts of the family home
Trustees: appointment, duties, powers, and liabilities
The fiduciary relationship and its obligations
Trustees' liability for breach: proprietary claims
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Understanding proprietary claims | |||
| Tracing trust property in equity | |||
| Situations with no change in trust property | |||
| Clean substitutions and following assets | |||
| Mixing of trust property with other property | |||
| Rules for allocating withdrawals from mixed accounts | |||
| Equitable remedies available for proprietary claims |
Equitable remedies and tracing
| Subtopic | I don't know this subject | I partially know this subject | I know this subject |
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| Nature and purpose of equitable remedies | |||
| Injunctions, specific performance, equitable compensation | |||
| Availability and limitations of tracing in equity | |||
| Comparison between common law and equitable tracing |
Remedies against third parties: recipient and accessory liability
Criminal Law and Practice
Core principles of criminal liability
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| Actus reus | |||
| Mens rea | |||
| Coincidence of actus reus and mens rea | |||
| Strict liability offences | |||
| Causation in criminal law |
Parties to an offence and inchoate offences
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| Principal offenders | |||
| Accomplices and secondary liability | |||
| Joint enterprise | |||
| Inchoate offences: attempt to commit an offence |
Offences against the person
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| Assault | |||
| Battery | |||
| Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (s.47 Offences Against the Person Act 1861) | |||
| Malicious wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm (s.20 Offences Against the Person Act 1861) | |||
| Wounding or causing grievous bodily harm with intent (s.18 Offences Against the Person Act 1861) |
Theft and property offences
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| Theft (s.1 Theft Act 1968) | |||
| Robbery (s.8 Theft Act 1968) | |||
| Burglary (s.9 Theft Act 1968) | |||
| Aggravated burglary (s.10 Theft Act 1968) |
Fraud offences
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| Fraud by false representation | |||
| Fraud by failing to disclose information | |||
| Fraud by abuse of position | |||
| Elements and defences related to fraud |
Criminal damage
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| Simple criminal damage | |||
| Aggravated criminal damage | |||
| Arson | |||
| Defences to criminal damage |
Homicide offences
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| Murder | |||
| Voluntary manslaughter | |||
| Involuntary manslaughter (unlawful act and gross negligence) | |||
| Partial defences: loss of control | |||
| Partial defences: diminished responsibility |
General defences
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| Intoxication | |||
| Self-defence and defence of another | |||
| Duress and necessity |
Advising clients at the police station
Bail applications
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| Right to bail and exceptions | |||
| Conditional bail | |||
| Procedure for applying for bail | |||
| Further applications and variations | |||
| Appeals against bail decisions | |||
| Consequences of absconding and breaches of bail |
First hearings before the magistrates' court
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| Classification of offences (summary, either-way, indictable) | |||
| Applying for a representation order | |||
| Procedural overview of the first hearing | |||
| Role of the defence solicitor at the hearing | |||
| Plea before venue procedure | |||
| Advising the client on trial venue |
Allocation of cases between magistrates' court and Crown Court
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| Procedure under ss.19–20 and s.22A Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 | |||
| Sending cases without allocation (s.50A Crime and Disorder Act 1998) | |||
| Factors influencing allocation decisions | |||
| Defendant's right to elect trial venue |
Case management and pre-trial hearings
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| Magistrates' court case management directions | |||
| Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) | |||
| Disclosure obligations for prosecution and defence | |||
| Handling of unused material | |||
| Pre-trial applications and notices |
Principles and procedures to admit and exclude evidence
Trial procedure in magistrates' court and Crown Court
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| Stages of a criminal trial | |||
| Submission of no case to answer | |||
| Modes of address and courtroom etiquette | |||
| Leading vs. non-leading questions | |||
| Competence and compellability of witnesses | |||
| Special measures for vulnerable witnesses | |||
| Solicitor's duty to the court | |||
| Role of judge and jury |
Sentencing
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| Role of sentencing guidelines | |||
| Determining seriousness (aggravating and mitigating factors) | |||
| Types of sentences: custodial, suspended, and community orders | |||
| Concurrent and consecutive sentences | |||
| Mitigation and plea in mitigation | |||
| Newton hearings | |||
| Ancillary orders (e.g., compensation, disqualification) |
Appeals procedure
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| Appeals from the magistrates' court to Crown Court | |||
| Procedure for appealing conviction and/or sentence | |||
| Powers of the Crown Court on appeal | |||
| Appeal to the High Court by way of case stated | |||
| Appeals from the Crown Court to the Court of Appeal | |||
| Grounds for appeal | |||
| Procedure for making an appeal | |||
| Powers of the Court of Appeal |
Youth court procedure
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| Jurisdiction and handling of grave crimes | |||
| Allocation procedures for youths jointly charged with adults | |||
| Sentencing guidelines for children and young people | |||
| Referral orders | |||
| Detention and training orders | |||
| Youth rehabilitation orders | |||
| Special considerations in youth sentencing |
Overview
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Business Law and Practice: Review the essential principles of business law and their practical applications.
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Contract: Understand the basics of contract law, including formation and enforcement.
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Dispute Resolution: Examine different methods for resolving legal disputes.
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Legal Services: Learn about the operations and regulations related to legal services.
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Legal Systems: Compare various legal systems and study their main rules.
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Criminal Law and Practice: Study criminal law and review the key procedures and regulations.
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Land Law: Examine the rules governing land ownership and property rights.
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Property Practice: Gain a clear understanding of property transactions and real estate practices.
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Solicitors Accounts: Learn about managing and regulating solicitors' financial accounts.
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Trusts: Review the basics of creating and managing trusts for estate planning.
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Wills and the Administration of Estates: Get an overview of the processes involved in wills and estate administration.
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400+ Free SQE1 FLK2 Practice Questions: Prepare with an extensive set of practice questions to assess your readiness.
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Using this topic checklist along with our free study resources will help you organize your review sessions and address subjects that need extra attention. Stay organized and follow your study plan to build confidence as you prepare for the exam.
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