Est. MMXVIII · LondonThe CELE SQE Chronicle · Vol. IX4 June 2026

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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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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

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

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

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