SQE Legal System
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The SQE Legal System assessment tests a your ability to apply core legal principles and rules relevant to the legal system of England and Wales, so as to ensure that you are competent at the level expected of a newly qualified solicitor. The assessment addresses real-world client-based and ethical problems across several key areas of law.
You are required to demonstrate a solid understanding of the legal system, including the hierarchy of courts and the roles they play in the administration of justice. This includes knowledge of the different types of legal professionals and their functions within the system. Additionally, you must understand the various sources of law, such as statutes, case law, and statutory interpretation, and how these influence legal practice.
You must show your ability to apply principles of constitutional and administrative law, including an understanding of the rule of law, the separation of powers, and judicial review. This section also involves a grasp of how EU law still impacts domestic law post-Brexit, and how EU regulations, directives, and decisions are applied or disapplied in domestic cases. Understanding these areas is essential for advising clients on matters involving the state, governmental actions, or public authorities.
You must be able to advise on the structure and regulation of legal services in England and Wales. This includes knowledge of how legal services are delivered, the types of legal practitioners available, and the regulatory framework governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). You are also expected to understand the importance of access to justice and how legal services operate in both the public and private sectors.
Throughout the assessment, you are expected to demonstrate ethical decision-making and act with honesty and integrity, in line with the Statement of Solicitor Competence, the SRA Principles, and the Code of Conduct. The ability to navigate client issues competently and ethically is fundamental to the role of a solicitor.
The assessment may cover a combination of these topics, reflecting the integrated and complex nature of the legal system in practice. You must demonstrate both a deep understanding of the legal system and the ability to apply that knowledge effectively in solving client-based problems.
You are required to demonstrate a solid understanding of the legal system, including the hierarchy of courts and the roles they play in the administration of justice. This includes knowledge of the different types of legal professionals and their functions within the system. Additionally, you must understand the various sources of law, such as statutes, case law, and statutory interpretation, and how these influence legal practice.
You must show your ability to apply principles of constitutional and administrative law, including an understanding of the rule of law, the separation of powers, and judicial review. This section also involves a grasp of how EU law still impacts domestic law post-Brexit, and how EU regulations, directives, and decisions are applied or disapplied in domestic cases. Understanding these areas is essential for advising clients on matters involving the state, governmental actions, or public authorities.
You must be able to advise on the structure and regulation of legal services in England and Wales. This includes knowledge of how legal services are delivered, the types of legal practitioners available, and the regulatory framework governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). You are also expected to understand the importance of access to justice and how legal services operate in both the public and private sectors.
Throughout the assessment, you are expected to demonstrate ethical decision-making and act with honesty and integrity, in line with the Statement of Solicitor Competence, the SRA Principles, and the Code of Conduct. The ability to navigate client issues competently and ethically is fundamental to the role of a solicitor.
The assessment may cover a combination of these topics, reflecting the integrated and complex nature of the legal system in practice. You must demonstrate both a deep understanding of the legal system and the ability to apply that knowledge effectively in solving client-based problems.
