In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we cover the core principles of solicitor account rules and SRA compliance — a high-risk, high-importance area for both the SQE1 exam and legal practice.

💼 Topics covered include:

• The purpose and scope of the SRA Accounts Rules
• What counts as client money, and how it must be separated from office funds
• Key duties: handling mixed receipts, operating client accounts, and transfers
• Bookkeeping practices: double-entry accounting, record-keeping, reconciliations
• VAT obligations for solicitors: when to charge, when to reclaim
• The ethical principles governing solicitor finances, and examples of misconduct
• Consequences of breaching the rules — from regulatory action to potential SRA intervention

📘 If you're preparing for SQE1 or entering practice management, this episode provides the essential technical and regulatory framework you’ll be expected to follow from day one.

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In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we explore the historical foundations of English law, focusing on the role of the Monarch, the Nobility, and the Church in shaping legal authority.

📜 Topics covered:

• The King as lawmaker, enforcer, and judge under absolute monarchy
• How the Magna Carta and other historic movements gradually curtailed royal power
• The rise and transformation of the nobility’s role in governance
• The historic legal influence of the Roman Catholic Church and the later establishment of the Church of England
• How religion and politics intertwined to create lasting legal institutions
• The modern vestiges of religious influence within today's English Legal System

🧠 This background provides essential context for understanding constitutional law, separation of powers, and the enduring principles behind parliamentary democracy.

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In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we explore the sources of law in the English legal system, with a special focus on the structure and operation of the legislative process.

📘 Key topics include:

• The primacy of Acts of Parliament as the supreme source of law
• How bills become law: the roles of the House of Commons and House of Lords
• Types of legislation: primary statutes vs delegated legislation
• How Parliament delegates legislative power and how controls are maintained
• The constitutional significance of the Parliament Acts and how the Commons can bypass the Lords under certain conditions
• Critical reflections on the democratic legitimacy of the House of Lords

🧠 This episode is essential for understanding the legislative landscape that underpins all areas of English law — from constitutional law to criminal procedure.

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In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we introduce the English Legal System (ELS), tracing its evolution and explaining its fundamental structures — crucial background for all areas of English law.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• What “law” means in the context of England and Wales
• The difference between the English Legal System, Scottish Law, and Northern Irish Law
• Distinction between statute law (legislation) and case law (common law and precedent)
• The separation between criminal law and civil law
• Public law vs private law explained
• Substantive law vs procedural law distinctions

📘 This foundational knowledge is essential for navigating all other legal subjects, from contract to criminal law, and forms the core of the SQE1 syllabus.

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