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SQE 1 Myth:
Missing one week of study doesn't mean you'll fail.
Consistency beats perfection.
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Can you give away something you don't own?
Generally, no.

The principle of nemo dat quod non habet means you cannot transfer a better title than you have.

A must-know rule for SQE 1.
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LEGAL WORD OF THE DAY

DEED

A deed is a formal legal document that must satisfy specific legal formalities.

SQE 1 Tip: A deed can be legally effective even without consideration.
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Trusts Law
A valid trust generally requires:
✔ Intention ✔ Subject Matter ✔ Objects
Miss one certainty and the trust may fail.
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LEGAL TERMS MADE SIMPLE
What does "intestate" mean?
It's a legal term every future solicitor should know—and one that appears regularly in Wills & Administration.
Save this for your SQE revision.
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LEGAL TERMS MADE SIMPLE

What is a codicil?

It's a legal document used to amend an existing will without replacing it.

One term down, many more to go.
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STOP BELIEVING THIS
"Every contract has to be in writing."
❌ False.
Many contracts are legally binding even if they're made orally.
Know the rule, not the myth.
#sqe #sqe1 #contractlaw #lawstudents #lawangelsuk

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Contract Law Tip.
Counter-offer ≠ Request for information.
A counter-offer rejects the original offer. A request for information keeps it alive.
A small distinction that can make a big difference in SQE 1.
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Legal word of the day 📚

Do you know what vicarious liability means?

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SQE 1 IN 60 SECONDS 📚
A job title doesn't decide employment status.
The law looks at the reality of the relationship—not just the label.
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Business Law Essentials

A company loses money.

A director made the decision.

Before asking who suffered the loss, ask:

• Who was owed the duty?

#sqe #sqe1 #companylaw

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⚖️ Lawyer's Challenge

Which fact changes the outcome?

• No rent paid
• Nothing in writing
• Monthly payments agreed

The answer isn't always the most obvious one.

#sqe #sqe1 #landlaw

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Bad outcome ≠ liability.

In SQE 1, the question isn't just what happened.

It's whether the law makes someone responsible for it.

#sqe #sqe1 #tortlaw

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Legal Term of the Day

Undue Influence

When influence becomes so strong that a decision may no longer be truly independent.

⚖️ The law protects free choice.

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"One day, this will all be yours."

Sounds like a family promise.

But in Land Law, a promise can have legal consequences when someone relies on it.

#sqe #sqe1 #landlaw #proprietaryestoppel

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Which is more important in SQE 1?
📄 Facts ⚖️ Law
Most students choose one.
Strong candidates understand you need both.
#sqe #sqe1 #legalreasoning

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Think Like a Lawyer
Lawyers don't start with: "Who's right?"
They start with: "What facts actually matter?"
⚖️ That's legal reasoning.
#sqe #sqe1 #legalreasoning

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SQE 1 Misconception
You don't always need to sign an agreement to be legally affected by it.
Sometimes, authority is the real issue.
#sqe #sqe1 #businesslaw

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What The Examiner Is Really Testing
Fiduciary duties aren't just about being fair.
They're about trust, loyalty, and avoiding conflicts of interest.
#sqe #sqe1 #equityandtrusts

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SQE 1 Misconception
Doing nothing doesn't always mean no liability.
Sometimes the law focuses on what you failed to do.
#sqe #sqe1 #criminallaw